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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

IP294EX

Shimpling Road

IP294ES

Hartest Hill

IP294QF

Hanningfield Green

CO107SQ

Orchard Way

IP294HY

Bury Road

IP294HZ

Streetfield Close

IP294ED

Cross Green

IP294QN

Bury Road

CO107RN

Harpurs Road

IP300JL

Chadacre

IP294DW

Blind Lane

IP294HE

Barn Meadow

IP294ET

Shimpling Road

IP294PT

Golden Lane

CO109AW

Lower Street

CO107QW

Causeway Close

CO107RW

Drapery Common

CO107TN

Angel Meadow

IP294QA

The Street

IP294TJ

Folly Lane

CO109AS

The Green

IP294LE

Chadacre

IP294HF

Aveley Lane

IP294JS

Chadacre

IP294JT

Chadacre

CO109AX

Upper Street

CO107SG

Egremont Street

IP294LW

Braggon's Hill

CO107FH

Foundry Close

CO107TS

Tye Green Paddock

CO107SN

The Seabrooks

CO109BY

Blooms Hall Lane

CO107RR

Pannels Close

IP294PF

Rectory Corner

IP294QL

Windsor Close

CO107QH

Second Avenue

IP294EG

Brockley Road

CO109AL

Lower Street

IP294QG

Hibbs Green

CO107QX

Kings Road

IP294JN

Chadacre

IP294EU

Shimpling Road

CO107QB

Stanway Close

CO107PR

Fern Hill

CO107PN

Spring Meadow

CO109AY

Blooms Hall Lane

IP294LN

Braggon's Hill

CO107UT

Golding Way

IP294LL

Braggon's Hill

IP294QU

Donkey Lane

CO107QG

Windmill Row

CO107PW

Chequers Lane

IP300LX

Chadacre

IP300JJ

Chadacre

CO107RL

Hunts Hill

IP294QE

Shimpling Road

CO107GZ

Links Close

CO107RY

Angel Lane

IP294DN

Blind Lane

IP294QJ

The Green

IP294DB

Brockley Road

IP300JP

Chadacre

IP294DR

Green View

CO107SF

New Cut

CO107UA

Fourth Avenue

CO107SA

Egremont Street

CO107UN

Jaques Close

IP294DQ

Chadacre

CO107QA

Bells Lane

IP294EY

Dale Farm Cottages

IP294DD

Kiln Lane

IP294EE

Chadacre

CO107QU

Lower Road

IP294HG

Old Rectory Lane

CO107QE

Churchgate

CO107RQ

Tye Green

IP294DZ

Lawshall Road

IP294DH

The Green

IP294TH

Melon Green

IP294EJ

Smithbrook Lane

CO109AQ

Stanstead Road

CO107SU

Schoolfield

CO107SD

Lodge Farm Road

IP294HT

Hallifax Place

IP294HW

The Street

CO109AH

Lower Street

IP294PR

Lambs Lane

IP294PL

Bury Road

CO107PT

Slades Close

IP294PP

Bury Road

CO107SH

Skates Hill

CO109SY

Windmill Place

CO109AF

Chadacre

IP294PA

The Street

IP294PG

Kelso Place

IP294HU

The Street

IP294JB

Dovehouse Hill

IP294QH

Chadacre

CO107PP

Duffs Hill

IP294EB

Workhouse Hill

Data Sources

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