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Chilton

England / East of England / Mid Suffolk / Chilton

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

19.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chilton Population

6,971

Population density

3,310.9 per km²

Demographics

British

6,435

92.27%

Other White

246

3.53%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.6%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.56%

Other

0.49%

Total population: 6,974

Housing

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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Chilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	47	£335,000	£254,400	£295,000	£416,250	£539,500
Flats	13	£135,000	£97,500	£123,000	£150,000	£178,000
Semi-Detached	37	£260,000	£209,800	£245,000	£288,400	£316,000
Terraced	24	£231,500	£115,750	£191,500	£266,250	£288,800

10 years price trend in Chilton

All postcodes in Chilton

IP141TJ

Shakespeare Road

IP141TP

Kipling Way

IP141TW

Hall Road

IP141UW

Grebe Close

IP141UX

Bury Road

IP141XP

Bury Road

IP141XZ

Stowmarket Outer, Finborough & Battisford

IP141GG

Bury Road

IP141LA

Chilton Avenue

IP141NR

St Edmunds Road

IP141NU

St Edmunds Road

IP141QR

Onehouse Road

IP141LB

Chilton Avenue

IP141LG

Cavendish Road

IP141UR

Heron Close

IP141UU

Binyon Close

IP141FB

Bury Road

IP141LF

St Peter's Close

IP141TB

Britten Avenue

IP141XG

Bury Road

IP141RE

Eliot Way

IP141SS

Meadow Close

IP141UB

Chilton Way

IP143GP

Stowmarket East & Needham Market North

IP141GA

Burns Drive

IP141LT

Kingsmead Road

IP141QU

Thirlmere Drive

IP141SF

Boulters Way

IP141WB

Brooke Way

IP141LR

Curwen Road

IP141LD

Windermere Road

IP141NL

Bury Road

IP141SP

Thirlmere Drive

IP141UL

Bury Road

IP141UN

Heron Close

IP141XJ

Beeching Close

IP141XU

Fuller Way

IP141NF

Violet Hill Road

IP141NJ

Violet Hill Road

IP141RG

Eliot Way

IP141TD

Hall Road

IP141JZ

Recreation Road

IP141LL

Gainsborough Road

IP141TX

Langford Close

IP141JQ

Bury Road

IP141QS

Onehouse Road

IP141SN

Thirlmere Drive

IP141TS

Chilton Way

IP141UJ

Priestly Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail