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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
34.09(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.18(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(+15%)
Shoplifting
6.2(-13%)
Other theft
5.76(+4%)
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 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
Detached7£345,000
Flats4£113,250
Semi-Detached26£233,500
Terraced25£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

IP29QJ

Holcombe Crescent

IP29XX

Wilmslow Drive

IP20TW

Lapwing Road

IP29NP

Sheldrake Drive

IP20TG

Curlew Road

IP29NX

Bittern Close

IP20SG

Greenfinch Avenue

IP29PS

Manchester Road

IP20QZ

Royston Drive

IP29LB

Edgeworth Road

IP29QU

Radcliffe Drive

IP20RR

Kestrel Road

IP20TS

Swallow Road

IP29PL

Holcombe Crescent

IP29QH

Bridgwater Road

IP29QZ

Radcliffe Drive

IP20RJ

Bunting Road

IP20RN

Kestrel Road

IP20QD

Hawthorn Drive

IP20SD

Scrivener Drive

IP29NZ

Widgeon Close

IP29NJ

Tern Road

IP20QE

Hawthorn Drive

IP20RH

Hawthorn Drive

IP20TJ

Wren Avenue

IP29NL

Bittern Close

IP29QB

Dunlin Road

IP29JX

Sheldrake Drive

IP20QY

Hawthorn Drive

IP29LU

Mallard Way

IP29BF

Mallard Way

IP29NT

Kittiwake Close

IP29LH

Sheldrake Drive

IP29QP

Hale Close

IP20QG

Hawthorn Drive

IP20TT

Swallow Road

IP20QH

Pheasant Road

IP20SU

London Road

IP29JU

Sheldrake Drive

IP20SA

Stonechat Road

IP29LD

Atherton Road

IP29QA

Lakeside Road

IP20QL

Kingfisher Avenue

IP29RD

Radcliffe Drive

IP20RA

Middleton Close

IP20RZ

Greenfinch Avenue

IP29PP

Bridgwater Road

IP29RB

Radcliffe Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.