Sprites is a primarily residential ward in the north‑west of Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk. It has a suburban character with a mix of council and private housing, small local shops and green spaces, and sits within easy commuting distance of the town centre while retaining a quieter, neighbourhood feel.
Much of the area developed in the mid‑20th century and today is notable for its community facilities - schools, community centres and local groups - which organise events and activities for families and older residents. Economically most people travel into central Ipswich or the wider region for work, and there have been modest local regeneration efforts over recent years aimed at improving public spaces and housing.
Postcode districts covering Sprites
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 2.3 miles
- Colchester 14.3 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 16.7 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 21.7 miles
- Felixstowe 11 miles
- Sudbury 16.2 miles
- Stowmarket 11.2 miles
- Harwich 9.4 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 14.6 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 15.4 miles
- Halstead 21.5 miles
- Woodbridge 8.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pinewood Parish 0.4 miles
- Stoke Park Ward 0.6 miles
- Sproughton & Pinewood Ward 0.8 miles
- Gipping Ward 1 mile
- Belstead Parish 1.3 miles
- Bridge Ward 1.3 miles
- Washbrook Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Sproughton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Westgate Ward 1.8 miles
- Wherstead Parish 1.8 miles
- Copdock Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Alexandra Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Sprites
IP2 0RX, IP2 9PS, IP2 0RP, IP2 0QG, IP2 0SH, IP2 9LE, IP2 0SX, IP2 9QU, IP2 9LU … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 39.1 miles
- Ipswich Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Derby Road Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Sprites Ad
- Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel 4 0.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 0.6 miles
- The Railway 5 3.4 miles
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel and Spa 4 1.9 miles
- Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns 1.3 miles
- Novotel Ipswich Centre Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Ipswich 3 1 mile
- Travelodge Ipswich 3 2.1 miles
- 7a Sir Alf Ramsey Way 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn Ipswich South 3 1.6 miles
Schools in Sprites
- Gusford Community Primary School Primary
- Sprites Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 1.4 miles
- Suffolk College University 2.1 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 8.3 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.7 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 9.2 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 10.1 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.6 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles
- University of Essex University 13.4 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 14.5 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15.1 miles