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About

Chilton ward is a primarily rural area within Mid Suffolk, characterised by open farmland and small settlements. The landscape is dominated by agricultural fields, with scattered farmsteads and woodland patches defining its boundaries. The ward includes the village of Chilton itself, along with the hamlets of Broad Green and Flowton, each contributing to a low-density population pattern. Residential development is modest, maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding agricultural economy and land use.

The area is bisected by the A1071 road, which provides a main transport link. A notable local feature is the historic Chilton Hall, a Grade I listed manor house set within its own parkland. Community life centres on the parish church and the village hall, with public footpaths allowing access across the fields. The overall character is one of a quiet, working countryside with a distinct historical presence embedded in its larger estates.

Area overview

On average Chilton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chilton is £57,820 per year. There are 5 schools in Chilton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chilton is home to around 6,971 people, with a population density of about 3,310.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chilton Population
6,971
Population density
3,310.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.9(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(+2%)
Public order
6.17(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.88(-49%)
Other theft
4.88(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,435
92.27%
Other White
246
3.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.56%
Other
34
0.49%
Total population: 6,974

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,444
25.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,086
19.24%
No qualifications
1,059
18.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
15.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 5,645

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,040
34.75%
Owns with a mortgage
970
32.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
13.6%
Social rents from council
306
10.22%
Other social rented
185
6.18%
Total households: 2,993

Property prices in Chilton

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Chilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chilton 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 Chilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£330,000
Flats12£142,500
Semi-Detached42£263,750
Terraced29£230,000

10 years median price trend in Chilton

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

All postcodes in Chilton

IP141LX

Wolsey Road

IP141PU

Finborough Road

IP141UN

Mallard Way

IP143QB

Bury Road

IP141LG

Gainsborough Road

IP141WF

Boudicca Road

IP141LE

St Peters Road

IP141JS

Violet Hill Road

IP141UQ

Spencer Way

IP141TD

Holst Mead

IP141TB

Britten Avenue

IP141RS

Blackerby Close

IP141SF

Thirlmere Drive

IP141PX

Finborough Road

IP141LQ

Cavendish Road

IP141TT

Wordsworth Road

IP141TW

Purcell Road

IP141HE

Eastward Place

IP141JD

The Osiers

IP143GP

Chilton

IP141SR

Thirlmere Drive

IP141UY

Sorley Road

IP141TX

Langford Close

IP141NA

St Edmunds Close

IP141UR

Heron Close

IP141XG

Durrell Road

IP141XE

Amis Close

IP141WB

Tynan Crescent

IP141SJ

Meadow Close

IP141SW

Ridgeway

IP141NJ

Violet Hill Road

IP141JN

Orchard Court

IP141XU

Brett Drive

IP141LU

Kingsmead Close

IP141XP

Read Close

IP141PF

Turnpike Court

IP141QX

Rydal Close

IP141RE

Thackeray Grove

IP141NU

St Edmunds Road

IP141NZ

St Edmunds Road

IP141XW

Knight Way

IP141TL

Walton Close

IP141SQ

Boulters Close

IP141NH

Violet Hill Road

IP141ST

Downside

IP141NY

St Edmunds Road

IP141RP

English Close

IP141NW

Cherry Tree Road

IP141XH

Fuller Way

IP141TP

Kipling Way

IP143FU

Chilton

IP141TZ

The Becketts

IP141UF

Lowry Way

IP141JZ

Recreation Road

IP141XN

Jarmain Road

IP141NR

St Edmunds Road

IP141JU

Kent Road

IP141JF

Bury Road

IP141SP

Thirlmere Drive

IP141LF

St Peters Close

IP141UX

Newbolt Close

IP141XR

Hillier Road

IP141WA

Sassoon Crescent

IP141SU

Town Green

IP141LJ

Gainsborough Road

IP141TS

Kipling Way

IP141QN

Onehouse Road

IP141FX

Teasel Way

IP141HB

Eastward Place

IP141QP

Onehouse Road

IP141UW

Grebe Close

IP141GH

Chaucer Close

IP141XS

Archer Drive

IP141XT

Emmerson Close

IP141SH

Winchester Close

IP141LD

Windermere Road

IP141US

Brooke Way

IP141UP

Drake Close

IP141SN

Woodcote

IP141JE

Beech Terrace

IP141FW

Honeysuckle Way

IP141NT

Gowle Road

IP141QW

Elm Road

IP141UZ

Owen Way

IP141UA

Blake Road

IP141NP

St Edmunds Road

IP141QU

Thirlmere Drive

IP141LP

St Marys Road

IP141UL

Sheridan Close

IP141PA

Soames Close

IP141LB

Chilton Avenue

IP141JQ

Bury Road

IP141JY

Pages Close

IP141GG

Bury Road

IP141LL

Gainsborough Road

IP141XF

Beeching Close

IP141XQ

Keyes Close

IP141UB

Spencer Way

IP141UD

Turner Road

IP141LS

Silverdale Avenue

Data Sources

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