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Chilton

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chilton Population

6,971

Population density

3,310.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£330,000	£251,000	£290,000	£413,750	£543,600
Flats	12	£142,500	£124,045	£130,000	£153,125	£179,000
Semi-Detached	42	£263,750	£225,250	£243,125	£294,250	£324,750
Terraced	29	£230,000	£143,000	£203,500	£282,000	£306,970

10 years median price trend in Chilton

All postcodes in Chilton

IP141JX

Curwen Road

IP141JJ

Gainsborough Road

IP141UE

Lowry Way

IP141TY

Ruskin Close

IP141TU

Shakespeare Road

IP141UU

Binyon Close

IP141PD

Bury Road

IP141QR

Onehouse Road

IP141NX

St Edmunds Road

IP141XL

Golding Way

IP141XZ

Barrell Road

IP141UT

Swan Close

IP141TN

Hall Road

IP141JW

Gipping Place

IP141GE

St Georges Close

IP141TJ

Shakespeare Road

IP141TG

Delius Close

IP141TF

Thomas Arne Close

IP141UJ

Priestly Close

IP141NF

Alexandra Mews

IP141SG

Boulters Way

IP141TA

Britten Avenue

IP141GA

Burns Drive

IP141RG

Eliot Way

IP141JT

Recreation Road

IP141SZ

Chilton Way

IP141FN

Bramble Close

IP141FB

Bury Road

IP141LT

Kingsmead Road

IP141TE

Tippett Avenue

IP141LH

Gainsborough Road

IP141LA

Recreation Road

IP141SE

Thirlmere Drive

IP141HJ

Evelyn Fison Mews

IP141NN

Violet Hill Road

IP141GB

Byron Close

IP141TQ

Britten Avenue

IP141XY

Challis Circle

IP141FZ

Moore Road

IP141LR

Windermere Road

IP141QS

Onehouse Road

IP141LW

Blackerby Close

IP141LY

Lydgate Road

IP141NL

Violet Hill Road

IP141TR

Kipling Way

IP141WD

Oxenham Way

IP141SS

Treeview

IP141XJ

Fuller Way

IP141TH

Masefield Road

IP141NS

Margaret Road

IP141UH

Brooke Way

IP141LN

Constable Way

Data Sources

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

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