Postcode IP14 1LJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chilton Fields.
Stowmarket West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Stowmarket West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.4% 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.
The average income per household in Stowmarket West is £48,435 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP14 1LJ.
Stowmarket West near IP14 1LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Stowmarket | N/A | Walking directions to Stowmarket |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chilton Fields | Large | Walking directions to Chilton Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Stowmarket Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Stowmarket Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Brooke Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Brooke Way Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £335,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £250,000 | £322 |
| Terraced | 19 | £220,000 | £288 |
| Flats | 11 | £147,000 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 1LJ.
In the IP14 1LJ postcode area, located within Stowmarket West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP14 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 1 Wolsey Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 36 Bury Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1JF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens Stowmarket | 9 Sorley Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1UY | Walking directions to Budgens Stowmarket |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP14 1LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lorraine Dawn Baker
Chilton - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP14 1LJ records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around IP14 1LJ in Stowmarket West is £253,750 (about £307 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to IP14 1LJ, including Chilton Community Primary School, Wood Ley Community Primary School (Good) and Stowmarket High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP14 1LJ is Stowmarket, about 1,180 m away.
IP14 1LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP14 1LJ is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lorraine Dawn Baker (Green Party).
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.