Town Pop. 752

Living in Chew Magna: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chew Magna scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the BS40 postcode district scores higher. Chew Magna leads all 12.

The BS40 district averages 39/100, putting Chew Magna 16 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Chew Magna sits 58 points above the BS40 district figure of 37/100. Safety (90) and economic health (85) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see BS40 postcode district.

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Chew Magna scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
151.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 17 crimes
  2. 2 Stoke Hill 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.469 · PM2.5 5.581 · PM10 9.028 µg/m³
77
Green Space 77
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Chew Magna Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chew Valley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsBristol Royal Infirmary6.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital6.1 mi
Southmead Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChew Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,491 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.5%Student3.7%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.7%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.8%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Bath and North East Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Parson Street 4.6 mi
Bedminster 5.2 mi
Bristol Temple Meads 5.9 mi
J3 M32 6.9 mi
J3 M32 7.3 mi
J2 M32 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chew Magna in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Chew Stoke 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop Sutton 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Winford (North Somerset) 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pensford 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clutton 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ubley 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Compton Martin 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Temple Cloud 51 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chew Magna a nice place to live?

Chew Magna is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chew Magna is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chew Magna?

Chew Magna is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chew Magna?

Among the top-rated schools in Chew Magna are Chew Magna Primary School and Chew Valley School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chew Magna in total.

Chew Magna in context

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Postcode districts in Chew Magna

BS40 39 ⇄

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