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About

Sprites ward lies in the southeast of Ipswich, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types. The layout is characterised by numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet suburban streets. It contains several small greens and recreation grounds, such as those around Hawthorn Drive, providing local open space. The ward is bounded by the main Bell Lane to the north and includes the grounds of Sprites Infant and Junior School as a central community hub.

A notable feature is the presence of the Belstead Brook, which flows through the southern section near the Belstead Meadows area. This watercourse adds a natural element to the local landscape. The area is served by a cluster of local shops and facilities at the Cedarcroft Road precinct. Residential patterns show a transition from post-war developments to more modern housing estates on its eastern fringes.

Area overview

On average Sprites has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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 per household in Sprites is £45,429 per year. There are 2 schools in Sprites: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sprites is home to around 6,776 people, with a population density of about 5,566.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.01(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.77(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(+5%)
Other theft
6.05(+11%)
Shoplifting
4.57(-33%)
East of England average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,489
27.28%
Level 4 qualifications or above
913
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
15.59%
Level 3 (A level)
815
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
14.73%
Total 16+ residents: 5,459

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 74 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
Detached9£340,000
Flats4£113,250
Semi-Detached38£230,000
Terraced23£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

IP29PZ

Lakeside Road

IP29QX

Bramhall Close

IP20RQ

Redwing Close

IP29PL

Holcombe Crescent

IP29RQ

Eccles Road

IP29RF

Eccles Road

IP20TY

Robin Drive

IP20RU

Hawthorn Drive

IP29NU

Sheldrake Drive

IP29QE

Dunlin Road

IP29NR

Gannet Road

IP29RR

Ellenbrook Green

IP29PJ

Bridgwater Road

IP29RD

Radcliffe Drive

IP29LS

Mallard Way

IP29LQ

Sheldrake Drive

IP20RT

Hawthorn Drive

IP29JU

Sheldrake Drive

IP29QD

Dunlin Road

IP29PY

Lakeside Close

IP20RS

Woodpecker Road

IP20TB

Robin Drive

IP29TD

Didsbury Close

IP20QX

Hawthorn Drive

IP20QZ

Royston Drive

IP20SQ

Greenfinch Avenue

IP20ST

London Road

IP20TF

Robin Drive

IP20TX

Chantry Green

IP20QQ

Hawthorn Drive

IP20TD

Robin Drive

IP29NB

Plover Road

IP29LB

Edgeworth Road

IP29RN

Ellenbrook Road

IP29LG

Heywood Close

IP29QQ

Monton Rise

IP20RW

Whinchat Close

IP20TN

Swallow Road

IP29NH

Grebe Close

IP20SG

Greenfinch Avenue

IP29WH

Ellenbrook Close

IP20SJ

Merlin Road

IP20RJ

Bunting Road

IP20RB

Whitworth Close

IP29RP

Ellenbrook Road

IP29LT

Mallard Way

IP29RA

Clifton Way

IP29NS

Sheldrake Drive

Data Sources

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