Brightlands Close, Sproughton, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP8 3FW.
At a glance
10 property sales on Brightlands Close, Sproughton, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 22 Feb 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £310,000. Average sale prices fell from £345,000 in 2023 to £332,500 in 2024 (-4%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Brightlands Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Brightlands Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £310,000 | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Detached | 3 | £418,333 | 11 Aug 2023 |
Sold prices on Brightlands Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 8 Mar 2024 | £320,850 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 22 Feb 2024 | £340,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 21 Feb 2024 | £325,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 22 Aug 2023 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 11 Aug 2023 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 14 Jul 2023 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 30 Jun 2023 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 30 Jun 2023 | £340,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 30 Jun 2023 | £280,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 12 Jun 2023 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Brightlands Close IP8 3FW | 25 May 2023 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Brightlands Close
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Brightlands Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Brightlands Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Brightlands Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Sixth Form College 2,404 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sprites Primary Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Bridge School 257 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Oaks Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Copdock Primary School 83 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Gusford Community Primary School 518 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Chantry Academy 1,006 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Ipswich station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cutting Street (adj, Poplar Lane) 2 min walk
- Washbrook Turn (opp, A1071) 4 min walk
- Washbrook Turn (adj, A1071) 4 min walk
- Vale View Road (adj, Poplar Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hawthorn Drive Surgery
206 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich · 1.0 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 2.1 mi - Cardinal Medical Practice
2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 2.2 mi - Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 711 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,680 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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- High Street£209k
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