The Grindle, Sproughton, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP8 3BP.
At a glance
1 property sale on The Grindle, Sproughton, Ipswich has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 28 Sep 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £435,000.
House prices on The Grindle compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Grindle 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 | 1 | £435,000 | 28 Sep 2018 |
Sold prices on The Grindle
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindle Cottage, The Grindle IP8 3BP | 28 Sep 2018 | £435,000 | Detached | 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 The Grindle
Crime
11 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Grindle 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 | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Grindle 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 The Grindle
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 236 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School 551 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| One Sixth Form College 2,404 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 287 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Sprites Primary Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| The Oaks Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Springfield Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.9 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 2.5 mi · 51 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Grindle (opp, Loraine Way) 4 min walk
- The Grindle (adj, Loraine Way) 4 min walk
- Wild Man (adj) 6 min walk
- Wild Man (opp) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cardinal Medical Practice
2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 1.8 mi - Hawthorn Drive Surgery
206 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich · 1.9 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 2.4 mi - Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 2.4 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 756 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,730 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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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