Chilton area report

Highlights

Chilton is a neighbourhood in Suffolk with a population of 4,161. The median property price is £269,000, with detached homes at £405,000, terraced at £207,500, and semi-detached at £258,000. Over 108 sales occurred in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 29.1% over five years, at £2,805 per square metre. Crime totalled 64 incidents in May 2026, led by violent crime at 31 cases. Deprivation levels are moderate; about 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at 8.3 micrograms per cubic metre (low band) and particulate matter at 7.2 (moderate band). Flood risk is minimal at 0.0% in flood zones. Broadband coverage is strong: 99.8% have superfast access and 84.5% gigabit-capable. The area contains one conservation area, Great Waldingfield, and 24 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,235.68. Babergh District Council has no overall control; the local county council is controlled by Reform UK.

Data updated 2026/2025. Chilton, Suffolk — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Chilton’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Suffolk, Chilton ranks 5th cheapest of 5, 2nd safest and 5th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £269,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Chilton have risen 29% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 92,343 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Chilton (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 5 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 5).

Schools

• 92% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 85% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/chilton.

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Nearby areas we cover: Sudbury, Great Cornard, Glemsford.