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Living in Chew Stoke: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chew Stoke comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Chew Stoke most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the BS40 postcode district, Chew Stoke ranks 2nd.

Against the wider BS40 district average of 39/100, that is 14 points above. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (24), transport (25) and healthcare (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: BS40 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Chew Stoke scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
186.3 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
↑ 23% above national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 320% 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
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.923 · PM2.5 5.411 · PM10 8.441 µg/m³
79
Green Space 75
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Chew Stoke Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Infirmary6.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital6.9 mi
Southmead Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,232 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 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 5.5 mi
Bedminster 6.2 mi
Nailsea and Backwell 6.7 mi
J3 M32 7.9 mi
J3 M32 8.4 mi
J2 M32 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chew Stoke 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 Magna 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop Sutton 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Winford (North Somerset) 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ubley 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Compton Martin 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pensford 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Harptree 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Redhill (North Somerset) 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chew Stoke a nice place to live?

Chew Stoke is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chew Stoke is 53/100, 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 Stoke?

Chew Stoke 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 Stoke?

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

Chew Stoke in context

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Postcode districts in Chew Stoke

BS40 39 ⇄

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