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About

Chadacre ward is situated in the northern part of the Babergh district, characterised by a rural landscape of gently rolling farmland and scattered woodland. The area encompasses the small village of Shimpling and the hamlet of Chadacre itself, centred around a historic agricultural estate. Settlement is sparse, with a pattern of isolated farms and cottages connected by narrow, winding lanes. The land is primarily used for arable farming, defining the quiet, working character of the area.

A notable feature is the Chadacre Agricultural Institute, established on the estate in the early 20th century, which has influenced the local farming community for generations. The physical geography includes the valley of the River Brett, which forms part of the ward's western boundary. This is a landscape shaped by practical agriculture, with large fields and functional farmsteads, offering expansive views across open countryside with minimal built development.

Area overview

On average Chadacre has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chadacre is £55,773 per year. There are 3 schools in Chadacre: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chadacre is home to around 6,159 people, with a population density of about 112.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chadacre Population
6,159
Population density
112.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.61(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.27(-80%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.27(-64%)
Other crime
1.62(-17%)
Burglary
1.3(-53%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,907
95.91%
Other White
106
1.72%
Irish
28
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.29%
Total population: 6,159

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,494
29.03%
Level 3 (A level)
912
17.72%
No qualifications
876
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
787
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
613
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,211
45.8%
Owns with a mortgage
789
29.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
312
11.8%
Social rents from council
154
5.82%
Other social rented
104
3.93%
Total households: 2,644

Property prices in Chadacre

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Chadacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £933,374.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chadacre 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 Chadacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£425,000
Flats1£193,000
Semi-Detached19£315,000
Terraced17£220,000

10 years median price trend in Chadacre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadacre.

All postcodes in Chadacre

CO107RU

Croft Villas

IP294AW

Brockley Road

IP294NE

Chadacre

IP294QB

Swanfield

CO107QZ

Kings Road

CO107PX

Plum Street

CO109FW

St Marys View

CO107FG

Abbitts Place

IP294PU

Ancells Close

IP294LD

Chadacre

IP294JX

Chadacre

IP294DS

Chadacre Road

CO107UE

Kebbles

IP294JD

Dovehouse Hill

CO107QQ

Park Lane

CO107QP

Park Lane

IP294PB

Harrow Green

IP294PE

Lambs Lane

IP294ND

Highfields

IP294JY

The Row

CO107QT

Skates Hill

IP294JZ

Chadacre

CO107UF

Gowers End

CO107UJ

Patticroft

CO107QN

Parklands Close

IP294HH

Mill Hill

CO109AJ

Lower Street

CO107RE

Schoolfield

IP294PZ

Shepherds Drive

IP294JE

Chadacre Road

CO107SB

George Lane

IP294HQ

Old Rectory Lane

CO107UD

Whitlands

CO109AT

Upper Street

CO107FU

Radford Drive

CO107SW

Lees Court

IP294NZ

Pates Corner

CO107ST

Rectory Close

CO107UR

Scossels

IP294EF

Cross Green

CO107QR

Lower Road

IP294LJ

Chadacre

IP294AT

Cooks Lane

CO107QD

First Avenue

CO107RG

Tye Green

CO107FL

Egremont Street

CO107RX

Angel Lane

IP294PS

Golden Lane

CO107RA

Post Office Lane

CO107RJ

Elm Grove

IP294EA

Waldergrave Cottages

IP294HL

Little Chadacre

IP294JP

The Street

IP294DP

Waverley Place

IP294SF

Brands Lane

CO107PZ

Cavendish Lane

CO107FX

Old Silk Mill

CO109AN

Alston Crescent

CO109AR

Valley View

CO107RH

Tye Green

IP294PJ

Bury Road

IP294DL

The Row

IP294EH

Workhouse Hill

CO109FU

Highbank Drive

CO107QJ

Third Avenue

IP294PN

The Glebe

CO107PU

Shepherds Lane

IP294NF

Eaton Cottage

CO107TF

Pearsons Close

IP294QT

Donkey Lane

CO107UL

Crownfield Road

CO107PQ

The Pippins

IP300JN

Chadacre

IP294JA

Little Chad Close

CO107RS

Flax Lane

CO107PJ

Silk Factory Row

CO107QY

Kings Road

IP294HX

Chadacre

IP294HD

Shimpling Road

IP294HJ

Barnfield

IP294BF

Chadacre

CO107SX

The Old Orchard

IP294HP

Gents Lane

IP294HS

The Street

CO107PS

Chestnut Road

IP294PQ

Churchill Close

CO109AP

The Hill

IP294HB

Aveley Lane

IP294LH

Fenstead End

CO107FJ

Hammond Croft

CO107QF

Low Street

CO107QL

Kings Road

CO107UB

Stour Close

CO107RF

Lion Road

CO107RT

The Croft

CO107SL

Weavers Drive

IP294HR

Gents Lane

CO107SS

Long Pastures

CO107UP

Brices Way

IP294JR

Chadacre

Data Sources

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