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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

IP300JL

Chadacre

CO107RG

Tye Green

CO107SB

George Lane

CO107FH

Foundry Close

CO107QG

Windmill Row

IP294HX

Chadacre

IP294NA

Somerton Road

IP294QH

Chadacre

IP294DS

Chadacre Road

IP294QB

Swanfield

CO107RF

Lion Road

CO109BY

Blooms Hall Lane

IP294EU

Shimpling Road

CO107FU

Radford Drive

CO107RR

Pannels Close

CO107RT

The Croft

CO109AU

Upper Street

IP294JY

The Row

CO107PY

New Street

CO107QD

First Avenue

CO109AP

The Hill

IP294HU

The Street

Data Sources

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