Welcome to Chew Stoke
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Chew Stoke is a small village and civil parish in the affluent Chew Valley, in Somerset, England, about 8 miles (13 km) south of Bristol and 10 miles north of Wells. It is at the northern edge of the Mendip Hills, a region designated by the United Kingdom as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is within the Bristol/Bath green belt. The parish includes the hamlet of Breach Hill, which is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Chew Stoke itself. Chew Stoke has a long history, as shown by the number and range of its heritage-listed buildings. The village is at the northern end of Chew Valley Lake, which was created in the 1950s, close to a dam, pumping station, sailing club, and fishing lodge. A tributary of the River Chew, which rises in Strode, runs through the village. The population of 991 is served by one shop, one working public house, a primary school and a bowling club. Together with Chew Magna, it forms the ward of Chew Valley North in the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. Chew Valley School and its associated leisure centre are less than a mile (1.6 km) from Chew Stoke. The village has some areas of light industry but is largely agricultural; many residents commute to nearby cities for employment.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
805 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,039 (2021) |
Density |
129 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.5 |
Ward |
Chew Valley |
District |
Bath and North East Somerset |
Postcodes |
BS40 |
ONS ID |
E04000958 |
Council
Contact details for Chew Stoke Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Chew Stoke Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Chew Stoke Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Chew Stoke Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Chew Stoke Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Chew Stoke Parish.
Local News
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Hear the latest on the Chew Valley at the Area Forum | Newsroom | Bath & North East Somerset Council
Published: 20th Feb 2024
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B&NES Council announce temporary road closure to Pagans Hill, Chew Stoke
Published: 30th Oct 2023
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Chew Stoke school recognised for success in encouraging sustainable travel | Newsroom | Bath & North East Somerset ...
Published: 29th Jun 2023