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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

BS406PU

Nempnett Street

BS395UX

Chapel Cottages

BS408RW

Norton Lane

BS408TZ

Pilgrims Way

BS395US

Lovells Mill

BS395XG

Hillside Gardens

BS408SB

Chew Hill

BS408XQ

Stoke Hill

BS408RY

Chew Hill

BS407XE

Butcombe Lane

BS408HJ

Chew Road

BS395XD

Wick Road

BS407UZ

Chapel Hill

BS406LX

Villice Lane

BS406PH

Walnut Tree Close

BS406PE

Cleeve Hill

BS406PJ

The Street

BS395UQ

Sutton Park

BS408RD

Harford Square

BS405AW

Thrubwell Lane

BS395UA

Stitchings Shord Lane

BS408YL

Nempnett Street

BS408UG

Chillyhill Lane

BS406JX

Hazel Barrow

BS394DN

Stowey

BS408PN

Madams Paddock

BS408TP

Webbs Mead

BS140BU

Norton Lane

BS408RS

Stanton Road

BS408YB

Breach Hill Lane

BS406PG

Cleeve Hill

BS406YX

The Batch

BS394DT

Holbrook

BS395XF

Parkfield Gardens

BS408TJ

Moorledge Lane

BS406JT

Durnhill

BS408UQ

Pagans Hill

BS394DP

Bromley Road

BS394DY

The Barton

BS394DF

Bromley Road

BS408XR

Woodford Lane

BS394DD

Featherbed Lane

BS408TR

The Cedars

BS395TJ

Stowey Crossroads

BS406PF

Ubley Sideling

BS394HD

School Cottages

BS408RA

Harford Square

BS406JD

The Coombe

BS406PN

The Street

BS395PU

Yeatman Close

BS406NA

Mill Lane

BS408QS

Chew Hill

BS394ET

Chew Valley

BS408RP

Lower Batch

BS394DZ

Tarnwell

BS408WG

Chew Valley

BS408SL

South Parade

BS406DU

Bristol Road

BS395TQ

The Street

BS395XE

Rushgrove Gardens

BS406JY

Cleeve Hill

BS408YW

Awkward Hill

BS408TY

Pilgrims Way

BS408RJ

Brook Cottages

BS408YF

Nempnett Street

BS394BX

Wick Lane

BS394HQ

Chalk Farm Close

BS394EY

Church Road

BS408YE

Caple Lane

BS394DQ

The Drive

BS394DE

Bromley Villas

BS408UD

Pilgrims Way

BS407XD

Chew Valley

BS395UJ

Stowey Road

BS408RT

Sandy Lane

BS408YH

Pit Lane

BS406ND

Undertown Lane

BS408QU

Chilly Hill Lane

BS408QE

Winford Road

BS408UF

Pagans Hill

BS394EN

Rosedale

BS408YA

Breach Hill Lane

BS408SH

South Parade

BS394JL

Church Road

BS408XD

Chapel Lane

BS406JP

Rectory Lane

BS408SZ

Denny Lane

BS406NB

Undertown

BS408XU

Bilbie Close

BS395UW

Top Sutton

BS406PW

Frog Lane

BS395TZ

Ham Lane

BS406JE

The Street

BS408XS

Walley Lane

BS408QN

Littleton Lane

BS406PA

The Street

BS394EQ

Stanton Wick Lane

BS395XJ

Orchard Close

BS408XH

Stoke Hill

BS406PT

Snatch

Data Sources

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