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Chew Valley

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About

Chew Valley ward encompasses a rural landscape within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority. The area is defined by the Chew Valley Lake, a large reservoir that serves as a key water supply for Bristol. Surrounding settlements include the villages of Chew Magna and Chew Stoke, which act as local hubs. The terrain is predominantly agricultural, with fields and woodland characteristic of this part of Somerset.

The lake itself is a significant focus for birdwatching and fishing, managed by Bristol Water. A network of public footpaths allows for walking around the water's edge and across the surrounding countryside. The area maintains a quiet, village-centred character, with local amenities serving the resident population. This setting provides a contrast to the more urban environments found elsewhere in the authority.

Area overview

On average Chew Valley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chew Valley is £64,730 per year. There are 6 schools in Chew Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chew Valley is home to around 6,069 people, with a population density of about 100.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chew Valley Population
6,069
Population density
100.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.82(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.41(-50%)
Public order
3.79(-42%)
Other theft
3.3(-41%)
Vehicle crime
3.3(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,775
95.16%
Other White
120
1.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.81%
Irish
35
0.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.33%
Total population: 6,069

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,201
44.55%
Level 3 (A level)
814
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
636
12.87%
No qualifications
567
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
379
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 4,940

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,133
47.61%
Owns with a mortgage
774
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
8.28%
Other social rented
155
6.51%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.39%
Total households: 2,380

Property prices in Chew Valley

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £587,500 in Chew Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £269,100 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chew Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chew Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£817,000
Flats1£690,000
Semi-Detached17£395,000
Terraced8£360,000

10 years median price trend in Chew Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chew Valley.

All postcodes in Chew Valley

BS408HH

Winford Road

BS395UB

Stitchings Shord Lane

BS408RG

Silver Street

BS394BZ

Wick Lane

BS407XA

Long Thorn Lane

BS395TH

Stowey

BS394BS

Pensford Lane

BS408RQ

Butham Lane

BS406JL

Highfield Lane

BS408QZ

Streamside

BS395XS

Northwick Gardens

BS395XB

Highmead Gardens

BS408SS

Dumpers Lane

BS406JA

The Street

BS394DU

Pensford Lane

BS406PQ

Squire Lane

BS395XW

Woodcroft

BS394EU

Church Road

BS395TL

Stowey Bottom

BS406LB

The Wrangle

BS394HB

Hanny's Lane

BS408QH

Winford Road

BS394HE

Norton Lane

BS395XT

Chew Valley

BS408YS

Nempnett Street

BS394EJ

Gloucester Cottages

BS408RL

Chew Valley

BS408QA

Chew Lane

BS408QF

Broadcroft

BS408RU

Hanny's Lane

BS395UH

Sutton Hill Road

BS406NL

Bristol Road

BS394EB

Old Tarnwell

BS408UW

Scot Lane

BS408UH

Chew Valley

BS408RE

Silver Street

BS408PR

High Street

BS408RZ

Spratts Bridge

BS406PD

The Street

BS408EA

Bell Lane

BS408DS

Benches Lane

BS408YP

Awkward Hill

BS395UY

Highland Villas

BS395TU

Bonhill Terrace

BS408PS

Battle Lane

BS408UY

School Lane

BS406PR

Bath Road

BS408FG

Malcolm Close

BS418NW

Upton Lane

BS406PP

Squire Lane

BS395UG

Yew Tree Close

BS394EL

Sandy Lane

BS395XY

Chew Valley

BS406JS

Yew Tree Lane

BS395XQ

Wick Road

BS406JW

The Street

BS408XB

Pilgrims Way

BS406BS

Stilemead Lane

BS418NR

Upton Lane

BS408UP

Dairy Way

BS408XJ

Stoke Hill

BS395TT

Bonhill Road

BS408TQ

Knowle Hill

BS406JG

Mendip Villas

BS408XY

Chew Valley

BS395EG

Summer Leaze

BS406JH

The Street

BS406NJ

Kingshill Lane

BS394DH

Highfields

BS408QB

Chew Lane

BS394DW

Featherbed Lane

BS394EW

Chew Valley

BS406JN

The Barton

BS394DB

Stanton Wick Lane

BS406JF

The Street

BS406NE

Bickfield Lane

BS408SX

Tunbridge Road

BS408WQ

Chew Valley

BS406JB

The Batch

BS408UE

Chew Lane

BS418NL

East Dundry Lane

BS394EE

Tarnwell

BS395PS

Cappards Road

BS406JJ

Rectory Lane

BS408BE

Benches Lane

BS408TD

Moorledge Road

BS408QR

Limeburn Hill

BS394ER

Bromley Road

BS406AS

The Reddings

BS395XP

Wick Road

BS408XP

Bushythorn Road

BS408TE

Knowle Hill

BS406PX

Bickfield Lane

BS408XF

Stoke Hill

BS395TP

Main Road

BS408YR

Chew Valley

BS408TH

Hollowbrook Lane

BS394EF

Upper Stanton

BS394EX

Church Road

BS394DG

The Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.