The Sproughton and Pinewood ward lies on the rural fringe of the Babergh district in Suffolk, just to the west of Ipswich. The area combines the older riverside village of Sproughton - set beside the meadows and linear woodlands of the River Gipping valley - with newer residential development around Pinewood, giving a mix of countryside and commuter‑belt character.
Locally the place has medieval roots and a landscape of historic farmsteads and a parish church, while the contemporary economy is a blend of agriculture, small local businesses and people commuting into Ipswich and beyond. Community life is centred on village halls, clubs and pubs, and the river corridor and surrounding green spaces are valued for wildlife, walking and recreational pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Sproughton & Pinewood
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 2.9 miles
- Colchester 14.1 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 17.2 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 20.9 miles
- Felixstowe 11.9 miles
- Sudbury 15.5 miles
- Stowmarket 10.5 miles
- Harwich 10.2 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 15.2 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 16.1 miles
- Halstead 20.9 miles
- Woodbridge 9.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sprites Ward 0.8 miles
- Sproughton Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Washbrook Built-up area 1 mile
- Pinewood Parish 1 mile
- Gipping Ward 1.4 miles
- Stoke Park Ward 1.4 miles
- Belstead Parish 1.5 miles
- Copdock Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bramford Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Copdock and Washbrook Parish 1.9 miles
- Burstall Parish 2 miles
- Westgate Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Sproughton & Pinewood
IP8 3RA, IP8 3FG, IP8 3DB, IP2 9XY, IP8 3RJ, IP2 9XU, IP8 3LQ, IP8 3HN, IP2 9XT … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 38.6 miles
- Ipswich Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Derby Road Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels in Sproughton & Pinewood Ad
Schools in Sproughton & Pinewood
- Belstead House Adult Education Centre Further education
- One Sixth Form College Further education
- Sproughton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 1.9 miles
- Suffolk College University 2.7 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 9 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 9.5 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 10.1 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 10.7 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 11.4 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles
- University of Essex University 13.4 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 14.3 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15.8 miles