Postcode IP2 9NS is located in an urban city, within the Sprites ward of Ipswich in the East of England region , and forms part of the Belstead Hills area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Belstead Hills is £35,900 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stone Lodge Park.
Belstead Hills has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Belstead Hills has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Belstead Hills is £35,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP2 9NS.
Belstead Hills near IP2 9NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £232,750 in Sprites area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £415,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £128,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £228,500 |
10 years price trend in Sprites
In the IP2 9NS postcode area, located within Belstead Hills, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East of England Co-op | Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, IP2 0QG | |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Cambridge Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9UY | |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Estate Stores II | 31 Greenfinch Avenue, Ipswich, IP2 0SQ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.