Postcode IP2 9RB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 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 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields.
Belstead Hills has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Belstead Hills has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from IP2 9RB.
Belstead Hills near IP2 9RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Stone Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stone Lodge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ellenbrook Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Ellenbrook Open Space |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £368,750 |
| Flats | 4 | £125,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £233,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £227,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sprites
In the IP2 9RB postcode area, located within Belstead Hills, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP2 9RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vithusan | 1 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, IP2 9RR | Walking directions to Vithusan |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ellenbrook Road, Ipswich, IP2 9RP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Penalty 2 | 15 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, IP2 9RR | Walking directions to Penalty 2 |
| 0.2 mi | East of England CO-OP | 310 Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LF | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.2 mi | Co-Op | 3 Laburnum Close, Ipswich, IP8 3SL | Walking directions to Co-Op |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.