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Chew Valley

England / South West / Bath and North East Somerset / Chew Valley

About

Chew Valley is a rural ward in Bath and North East Somerset, covering a large area of countryside, villages, and farmland. The ward includes settlements like Chew Magna, Bishop Sutton, and Stanton Drew, with a mix of historic buildings and modern homes. The landscape is dominated by the Chew Valley Lake, a reservoir providing water to the region and popular for fishing and walking.

The area is known for its strong community ties, with local events often centred around village halls and churches. Agriculture plays a significant role, with farms producing dairy, crops, and livestock. Transport links are limited, with most travel relying on cars or infrequent bus services. The ward offers a quiet, rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of Bristol and Bath for work and amenities.

Area overview

On average Chew Valley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 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 of residents in Chew Valley is £56,020 per year. There are 6 schools in Chew Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chew Valley Population
6,069
Population density
100.8 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £542,500 in Chew Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,500 up to £1,570,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£725,000
Flats2£495,000
Semi-Detached16£461,500
Terraced9£360,000

10 years price trend in Chew Valley

All postcodes in Chew Valley

BS408QW

Limeburn Hill

BS408YP

Awkward Hill

BS395UD

Stitchings Shord Lane

BS406PX

Bickfield Lane

BS408QT

Battle Lane

BS408SX

Dumpers Lane

BS408TT

Pilgrims Way

BS394DP

Bromley Road

BS395XN

Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree

BS406ND

Undertown Lane

BS406NG

Bickfield Lane

BS406PW

Frog Lane

BS407XD

Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree

BS408QP

Limeburn Hill

BS408RU

Hanny's Lane

BS408TB

Moorledge Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.