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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 25 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
25
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
15.1(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.6(-59%)
Other theft
2.11(-62%)
Burglary
1.95(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.79(-85%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Chadacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 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
Detached35£425,000
Flats1£185,000
Semi-Detached17£280,000
Terraced16£222,500

10 years median price trend in Chadacre

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

All postcodes in Chadacre

CO109SY

Windmill Place

IP294HT

Hallifax Place

IP294QT

Donkey Lane

CO107SF

New Cut

CO107UP

Brices Way

CO109AJ

Lower Street

IP294LE

Chadacre

CO107PR

Fern Hill

CO109AT

Upper Street

IP294HJ

Barnfield

IP294PA

The Street

CO107UR

Scossels

CO107UF

Gowers End

CO109AF

Chadacre

IP294PU

Ancells Close

CO107QP

Park Lane

CO107FX

Old Silk Mill

CO107SG

Egremont Street

CO107TF

Pearsons Close

CO109AX

Upper Street

IP294JT

Chadacre

IP294DN

Blind Lane

IP294DW

Blind Lane

IP294DZ

Lawshall Road

IP294EB

Workhouse Hill

IP294EE

Chadacre

IP294EY

Dale Farm Cottages

IP294HR

Gents Lane

IP294PZ

Shepherds Drive

CO107SU

Schoolfield

IP294PT

Golden Lane

CO107UL

Crownfield Road

CO107UT

Golding Way

IP294DJ

The Row

IP294EG

Brockley Road

IP294HL

Little Chadacre

IP294HZ

Streetfield Close

IP294JR

Chadacre

IP294HN

Slough Hill

CO107RE

Schoolfield

IP294JX

Chadacre

IP294DH

The Green

IP294JZ

Chadacre

CO107RJ

Elm Grove

CO107UB

Stour Close

IP294LL

Braggon's Hill

IP294TH

Melon Green

IP294QD

Shimpling Road

CO107QY

Kings Road

CO109AN

Alston Crescent

CO107TS

Tye Green Paddock

CO107RW

Drapery Common

IP294NZ

Pates Corner

IP294PL

Bury Road

IP294ND

Highfields

IP294QF

Hanningfield Green

IP294LH

Fenstead End

IP294PH

Bury Road

CO107QZ

Kings Road

CO107SD

Lodge Farm Road

CO107SL

Weavers Drive

IP294HY

Bury Road

CO107PZ

Cavendish Lane

IP294BF

Chadacre

IP294HS

The Street

CO107FG

Abbitts Place

CO107PT

Slades Close

IP294HF

Aveley Lane

IP294HB

Aveley Lane

IP294QU

Donkey Lane

CO107QQ

Park Lane

CO107PW

Chequers Lane

CO107RB

Broadway

CO107RL

Hunts Hill

CO107SH

Skates Hill

CO107RH

Tye Green

CO107PH

Fair Green

CO107QU

Lower Road

CO109FU

Highbank Drive

CO107FJ

Hammond Croft

CO107PU

Shepherds Lane

CO107RX

Angel Lane

CO107UD

Whitlands

IP294PF

Rectory Corner

CO107UJ

Patticroft

IP294NE

Chadacre

IP294PP

Bury Road

IP300JP

Chadacre

IP294DQ

Chadacre

CO109AW

Lower Street

IP294EX

Shimpling Road

IP294HW

The Street

IP294PJ

Bury Road

IP294QA

The Street

IP300LX

Chadacre

IP294DB

Brockley Road

CO107RU

Croft Villas

CO107SN

The Seabrooks

IP294EQ

Brockley Road

IP294LJ

Chadacre

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.