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IP14 1JX

Curwen Road

Chilton

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Detailed insights for IP14 1JX

Overview

Postcode IP14 1JX is located in an urban city, within the Chilton ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stowmarket West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stowmarket West is £48,435 per year. The nearest station is Stowmarket, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Stowmarket Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Stowmarket West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stowmarket West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.8%

Approximately 46.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stowmarket West is £48,435 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP14 1JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Stowmarket West near IP14 1JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP14 1JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stowmarket

N/A

Walking directions to Stowmarket

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP14 1JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miStowmarket Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Stowmarket Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
4,767 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.09(-1%)
Public order
8.42(+64%)
Drugs
7.12(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
88.35%
Other White
20
7.52%
Bangladeshi
4
1.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.5%
Irish
3
1.13%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.19%
No qualifications
54
25.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.81%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.86%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
43.65%
Owns outright
41
32.54%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.56%
Other social rented
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Chilton

Median price£253,750
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £298K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £253,750 (about £307 per square foot) in Chilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£335,000£320
Semi-Detached40£250,000£322
Terraced19£220,000£288
Flats11£147,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£159,498£218,500£227,995
2017£265,000£164,995£237,500£244,995
2018£289,998£172,000£250,000£219,995
2019£291,250£164,995£229,000£220,000
2020£285,000£150,000£230,000£190,000
2021£295,000£142,500£255,000£247,500
2022£347,500£159,000£275,000£237,500
2023£360,000£157,000£255,000£228,000
2024£342,500£165,000£260,000£237,000
2025£350,000£142,500£260,000£236,000
2026£295,000£148,000£240,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£276£265£270
2017£270£271£289£281
2018£262£264£257£256
2019£262£273£277£261
2020£268£264£275£261
2021£287£262£279£266
2022£316£262£332£303
2023£309£272£328£269
2024£311£266£311£295
2025£327£272£314£300
2026£307£264£321£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chilton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 1JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 1JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20252, English Close, Stowmarket, IP14 1RPTerracedLeasehold£98,000
19 Dec 20256, Chilton Avenue, Stowmarket, IP14 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
31 Jul 202532, Chilton Avenue, Stowmarket, IP14 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
13 Mar 202610, Silverdale Avenue, Stowmarket, IP14 1LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
26 Sept 202510, Silverdale Avenue, Stowmarket, IP14 1LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the IP14 1JX postcode area, located within Stowmarket West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP14 1JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChilton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryStowmarket High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryAbbot's Hall Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP14 1JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP14 1JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis1 Wolsey Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LXWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLidl36 Bury Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1JFWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAsda8-9 The Meadow Centre, Stowmarket, IP14 1DEWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miStowmarket Snack ShopBury Street, Mid Suffolk, IP14 1HAWalking directions to Stowmarket Snack Shop
0.5 miStowmarket Stores23 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AHWalking directions to Stowmarket Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,718
Band C£1,963
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,699
Band F£3,190
Band G£3,681
Band H£4,417

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP14 1JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lorraine Dawn Baker

Chilton - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Peter Prinsley

Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictMid SuffolkE07000203
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury St Edmunds and StowmarketE14001146
WardChiltonE05012593
ParishStowmarketE04012743
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stowmarket WestE02006268
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 008AE01030073
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP14 1JX

Is IP14 1JX (Stowmarket West) safe?

The area around IP14 1JX records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP14 1JX?

The median sale price around IP14 1JX in Stowmarket West is £253,750 (about £307 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP14 1JX?

There are 6 schools close to IP14 1JX, including Chilton Community Primary School, Stowmarket High School (Requires improvement) and Abbot's Hall Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP14 1JX?

The closest station to IP14 1JX is Stowmarket, about 874 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP14 1JX?

IP14 1JX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP14 1JX (Stowmarket West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP14 1JX is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lorraine Dawn Baker (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.