Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

PLAYFORD ROAD, IP5 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP5 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.

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

IP5 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Playford Road, 0.3km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP5 1DD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00154040 (shared with 19 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 1DD. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

9 sales · Mean £ 226,977

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP5 1DD has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.6 km
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Kesgrave Kitchen0.8 km
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road3.3 km
  • Westerfield3.8 km
  • Ipswich Station5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Falcon0.0 km
  • The Falcon0.0 km
  • Sports Club0.3 km
  • Sports Club0.3 km
  • The Chestnuts0.3 km