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 miles3.6 km
- Colchester 14.3 miles23 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Felixstowe 11 miles17.8 km
- Sudbury 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Stowmarket 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Harwich 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Halstead 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Woodbridge 8.9 miles14.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Pinewood Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Stoke Park Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Sproughton & Pinewood Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Gipping Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Belstead Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bridge Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Washbrook Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sproughton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Westgate Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wherstead Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Copdock Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Alexandra Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Sprites
IP2 0RN, IP2 0TD, IP2 9RH, IP2 0TT, IP2 9NW, IP2 0SH, IP2 9LS, IP2 0TZ, IP2 9PL … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.2 miles59.9 km
- Stansted Airport 39.1 miles63 km
- Ipswich Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Derby Road Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Sprites Ad
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 0.8 miles1.2 km
- The Carlton Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel 4 0.6 miles1 km
- The Lion 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 4 miles6.5 km
Schools in Sprites
- Gusford Community Primary School Primary
- Sprites Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Suffolk College University 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.7 miles14 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.6 miles17 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles20 km
- University of Essex University 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15.1 miles24.3 km