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About

Sprites Ward in Ipswich is a residential area located in the southeast of the town. It is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The ward includes several local amenities, such as schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links provide access to Ipswich town centre and surrounding areas.

The area is known for its green spaces, including Sprites Lane Playing Field, which offers recreational facilities. Housing in the ward ranges from post-war developments to more modern builds, attracting families and long-term residents. Community events and local groups contribute to a sense of neighborhood cohesion. Sprites Ward balances quiet suburban living with convenient access to Ipswich’s broader amenities.

Area overview

On average Sprites has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sprites is £35,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Sprites: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sprites Population
6,776
Population density
5,566.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,815
85.79%
Other White
264
3.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
154
2.27%
Other
87
1.28%
African
82
1.21%
Total population: 6,778

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
986
33.32%
Owns with a mortgage
749
25.31%
Social rents from council
699
23.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
11.76%
Other social rented
104
3.51%
Total households: 2,959

Property prices in Sprites

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Sprites area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sprites in the 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 Sprites over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£368,750
Flats4£125,250
Semi-Detached30£233,500
Terraced22£227,000

10 years median price trend in Sprites

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sprites.

All postcodes in Sprites

IP20TG

Curlew Road

IP20TW

Lapwing Road

IP29NP

Gannet Road

IP29NX

Bittern Close

IP20QZ

Royston Drive

IP20SG

Greenfinch Avenue

IP29LB

Edgeworth Road

IP29PS

Lakeside Close

IP29QU

Ellenbrook Road

IP20RJ

Bunting Road

IP20RR

Greenfinch Avenue

IP20TS

Swallow Road

IP29PL

Holcombe Crescent

IP29QH

Bridgwater Road

IP29QZ

Clifton Way

IP20QD

Hawthorn Drive

IP20RN

Bunting Road

IP20SD

London Road

IP29NZ

Widgeon Close

IP20QE

Hawthorn Drive

IP20RH

Hawthorn Drive

IP20TJ

Wren Avenue

IP29NJ

Bittern Close

IP29NL

Bittern Close

IP29QB

Dunlin Road

IP29JX

Sheldrake Drive

IP29LU

Mallard Way

IP20QY

Hawthorn Drive

IP20SX

London Road

IP29BF

Mallard Way

IP29NT

Kittiwake Close

IP20QG

Aster Road

IP20TT

Goldcrest Road

IP29LH

Sheldrake Drive

IP29QP

Hale Close

IP20QH

Partridge Road

IP20RD

Hawthorn Drive

IP20SA

Stonechat Road

IP20SU

Lapwing Road

IP29JU

Annbrook Road

IP29LD

Atherton Road

IP29QA

Lakeside Road

IP20QL

Kingfisher Avenue

IP29RD

Ashton Close

IP20RA

Hawthorn Drive

IP20RZ

Greenfinch Avenue

IP29PP

Bridgwater Road

IP29RB

Clifton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.