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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

BS408SU

Tunbridge Close

BS408UZ

Home Orchard

BS394BU

Wick Lane

BS408FJ

Chew Valley

BS408FD

Hollowbrook Lane

BS408YJ

Nempnett Street

BS394EA

Old Tarnwell

BS395UU

The Street

BS418NP

Northwick Road

BS408SP

Tunbridge Road

BS394EG

Upper Stanton

BS408YN

Chapel Hill

BS408XT

Quarry Hay

BS408YG

Breach Hill Common

Data Sources

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