What is the population of IP5 1DA?

The population for the IP5 1DA area is approximately 252 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

PLAYFORD ROAD, IP5 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLAYFORD ROAD, IP5 1DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

252

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP5 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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10/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP5 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP5 1DA is a mixed residential area on Playford Road, 1.0km from Kesgrave in East Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00154123 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1DA. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean2.4%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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school Local Schools

Kesgrave High School

Good1884 pupils0.9 km

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.3 km

Bealings School

Outstanding105 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Derby Road4.8 km
Westerfield5.0 km
Woodbridge5.7 km