Gorse Field Close, Sproughton, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP8 3FD.
At a glance
10 property sales on Gorse Field Close, Sproughton, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 10 Dec 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £398,121.
House prices on Gorse Field Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gorse Field Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP8 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £398,121 | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £282,495 | 27 Sep 2019 |
Sold prices on Gorse Field Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 10 Dec 2019 | £485,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 21 Nov 2019 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 31 Oct 2019 | £335,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 27 Sep 2019 | £349,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 27 Sep 2019 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 16 Sep 2019 | £264,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 6 Sep 2019 | £399,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 16 Aug 2019 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 9 Aug 2019 | £499,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Gorse Field Close IP8 3FD | 31 Jul 2019 | £424,994 | 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 Gorse Field Close
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gorse Field Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gorse Field Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Gipping from Needham Market to London Road Bridge, Ipswich Flood warning area
- The River Gipping, from downstream of Needham Market, to upstream of London Road Bridge, Ipswich Flood alert 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 Gorse Field Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 236 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| One Sixth Form College 2,404 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sprites Primary Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Oaks Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School 551 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ranelagh Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 287 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.4 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 · 40 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- School (o/s, Church Lane) 2 min walk
- Gipping Way (o/s 35, Gipping Way) 3 min walk
- Chestnut House (adj, Church Lane) 4 min walk
- Green (adj, Gipping Way) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hawthorn Drive Surgery
206 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich · 1.3 mi - Cardinal Medical Practice
2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 1.6 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 1.9 mi - Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 2.0 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 9 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 549 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,213 |
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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