Chilton ward is located in Mid Suffolk, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes the village of Chilton and parts of the surrounding countryside, characterised by farmland and small settlements. The area has a quiet, residential feel, with local amenities serving the community’s needs.
Transport links connect Chilton to nearby towns like Sudbury and Stowmarket, providing access to broader services. The ward’s landscape features open fields and wooded areas, typical of Suffolk’s countryside. Housing consists of a mix of older properties and newer developments, reflecting gradual growth in the region. Local governance focuses on maintaining the area’s balance between development and rural preservation.
On average Chilton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chilton is £45,361 per year. There are 5 schools in Chilton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Chilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £233,000 |
10 years price trend in Chilton
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Kipling Way
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Hall Road
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Grebe Close
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Bury Road
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Bury Road
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Stowmarket Outer, Finborough & Battisford
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Bury Road
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Chilton Avenue
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St Edmunds Road
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St Edmunds Road
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Onehouse Road
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Chilton Avenue
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Heron Close
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Binyon Close
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Bury Road
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St Peter's Close
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Britten Avenue
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Bury Road
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Eliot Way
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Meadow Close
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Chilton Way
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Stowmarket East & Needham Market North
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Burns Drive
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Thirlmere Drive
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Curwen Road
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Windermere Road
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Thirlmere Drive
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Heron Close
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Beeching Close
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Eliot Way
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Hall Road
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Gainsborough Road
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Langford Close
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Bury Road
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Onehouse Road
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Thirlmere Drive
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Chilton Way
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Priestly Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.