Area Info for Playford (Suffolk)

Playford, Suffolk, UK

Playford is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated near the town of Ipswich, providing a rural setting with close proximity to urban amenities.

Geography and Location

The village lies within the East of England region and is characterized by its picturesque countryside. It is approximately a few miles east of Ipswich, making it accessible for commuters and visitors alike.

History and Heritage

Playford has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village features traditional English architecture, including historic churches and cottages. It has maintained its rural charm while evolving over time.

Community and Amenities

The community in Playford is small but active, with local events and gatherings. Amenities within the village are limited, but nearby Ipswich offers a range of shops, schools, and services for residents.

Transport

Playford is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and cities. Public transport options are available through bus services that connect the village to Ipswich and surrounding areas.

Notable Features

The village is known for its peaceful rural environment, traditional English countryside scenery, and historical buildings. It is a desirable location for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle close to nature.
Education
School
Bealings School0.72 miles
Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6LW
Kesgrave High School1.31 miles
Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave1.53 miles
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JG
Grundisburgh Primary School1.79 miles
Alice Driver Road, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6XH
Martlesham Primary Academy1.83 miles
Black Tiles Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4SS
Gorseland Primary School1.90 miles
Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3QR
Cedarwood Primary School1.95 miles
Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2ES
St Christopher's2.03 miles
St Christopher`s Hall, Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3HG
Rushmere Hall Primary School2.10 miles
Lanark Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3EJ
St Alban's Catholic High School2.13 miles
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ
Birchwood Primary School2.24 miles
Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3SP
Northgate High School2.43 miles
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL
Broke Hall Community Primary School2.56 miles
Chatsworth Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5XD
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich2.59 miles
Victory Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4LE
Sidegate Primary School2.62 miles
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD
Parkside Pupil Referral Unit2.65 miles
291 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5ND
Health
Clinic
AHP Suffolk (Grundisburgh)1.73 miles
Grundisburgh Surgery, 20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
AHP Suffolk (Back and Neck Service)2.34 miles
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Suffolk Nuffield Hospital2.59 miles
The Cross Sectional Imaging Suite, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Walker Close2.72 miles
1 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Helens House2.75 miles
571 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LX
Allington Clinic2.84 miles
427 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4ER
Framfield Medical Centre3.18 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Framfield House3.18 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
AHP Suffolk (Woodbridge)3.18 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Integrated Care 24 Great Yarmouth & Waveney (LOCALITY OFFICE)3.64 miles
UNIT 12, DELTA TERRACE, WEST ROAD, RANSOMES EURO PARK, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK,, IP3 9FH
Ipswich Care Co-ordination Centre (LOCALITY OFFICE)3.64 miles
12 DELTA TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK,, IP3 9FH
Holywells3.72 miles
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9PZ
Community Glaucoma Service3.73 miles
Easier Living Centre, Cox Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HT
Woodbridge Clinic3.75 miles
2 Pytches Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EP
Ivry Street Minor Surgery Unit3.90 miles
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QW
AHP Suffolk (Ipswich)4.03 miles
Riverside Clinic, 2 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AZ
GP
Dr Edwards & partners1.58 miles
Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JF
Debenham Group Practice1.73 miles
20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Martlesham Heath Surgery2.30 miles
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, Ipswich, IP5 3SL
Lattice Barn Surgery2.42 miles
Lattice Barn Surgery, 14 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PA
Framfield House Surgery3.18 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Woodbridge Road Surgery3.32 miles
165-167 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PE
The Derby Road Practice3.33 miles
52 Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN
Felixstowe Road Medical Practice3.34 miles
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9BN
Orchard Medical Practice3.58 miles
Orchard Street Medical Centre, Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PZ
Dr Solway & Whale3.60 miles
Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PU
Dr Taylor & Partners3.68 miles
7 Little St Johns Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EE
Dr Chhabra3.86 miles
478 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9LU
Landseer Road Surgery3.86 miles
476-478 Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 9LU
Ivry Street Medical Practice3.90 miles
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QW
Ravenswood Medical Practice4.04 miles
24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QJ
Barrack Lane Medical Centre4.08 miles
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3NQ
Hospital
The Ipswich Hospital2.34 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands2.34 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital2.59 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Walker Close2.72 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Clements Hospital2.95 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Bluebird Lodge4.26 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Felixstowe Community Hospital9.85 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich10.53 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Aldeburgh Community Hospital16.00 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Colchester General Hospital18.65 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital18.97 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Essex County Hospital20.05 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Clacton Hospital20.96 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
St Leonards Hospital21.36 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital21.56 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Walnut Tree Hospital21.84 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Pharmacy
Tesco Stores Limited1.55 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 2FU
Kesgrave Pharmacy1.86 miles
34a Penzance Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JS
Boots2.21 miles
37 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5QN
Tesco Stores Limited2.26 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Anson Rd, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RU
Martlesham Pharmacy2.30 miles
9 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3SL
Square Pharmacy2.71 miles
696 Foxhall Road, Ipswich,, IP3 8NQ
Rushmere Pharmacy2.78 miles
428 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich,, IP4 4EL
Spring Road Pharmacy2.78 miles
203 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5NQ
Waterton Pharmacy3.18 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4FD
Delta Pharmacy3.35 miles
57- 59 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8JU
Lloydspharmacy3.40 miles
159 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,, IP3 8EB
Woodbridge Road Pharmacy3.40 miles
102-104 Lacey Street, Ground Floor, Ipswich, IP4 2PH
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd3.55 miles
Felixstowe Road, Warren Heath, Ipswich, IP3 8TQ
Boots3.56 miles
58 Queen`s Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
Lloydspharmacy3.58 miles
Unit 1, 11 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AA
Lloydspharmacy3.60 miles
Orchard St Medical Centre, Orchard Street, Ipswich, IP4 2PU
Leisure
Park
SANDLINGS2.19 miles
MILL STREAM2.24 miles
OLD AND NEW CEMETERY, IPSWICH (Grade II* Listed)2.97 miles
WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)3.06 miles
BIXLEY HEATH3.26 miles
ST AUGUSTINE'S3.45 miles
CHRISTCHURCH MANSION (Grade II Listed)3.61 miles
THE DALES OPEN SPACE3.99 miles
REDE WOOD4.24 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL EAST4.35 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL WEST4.46 miles
PIPERS VALE4.59 miles
BRIDGE WOOD4.93 miles
ORWELL4.97 miles
CHANTRY PARK (Grade II Listed)5.40 miles
BOURNE PARK REED BEDS5.41 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Ipswich (Metro)1.54 miles
Ropes Dr, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2FU
Dobbs Lane Convenience Store1.70 miles
1 Dobbs Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2PX
Co-op Ipswich2.08 miles
Rushmere, IP4 3HX
Co-op Ipswich2.20 miles
Heath Road, IP4 5QN
Tesco Ipswich (Extra)2.25 miles
Anson Rd, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RU
Londis Applegreen, Woodbridge Road East2.28 miles
23 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, IP4 5QN
M&S Martlesham Heath Simply Food2.33 miles
Martlesham Heath Retail Park, Beardmore Park, Ipswich, IP5 3RX
Co-op Ipswich2.57 miles
Colchester Road, IP4 4ST
GSK’s Express2.59 miles
550 Spring Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5LZ
SPAR Woodbridge Road2.61 miles
Spar Store, 777 Woodbridge Road, Suffolk, IP4 4NE
Sainsbury's Ipsh Woodbrge Rd Local2.72 miles
438 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EN
Candy Box Convenience Store2.78 miles
422 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EL
Freehold Convenience Store2.80 miles
142 Freehold Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5JL
Co-op Ipswich2.85 miles
Cauldwell Hall Rd, IP4 5BN
Co-op Woodbridge2.91 miles
Old Barrack Road, IP12 4ET
Co-op Ipswich2.97 miles
Broke Hall, IP3 8QB
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport40.46 miles
Kent International Airport51.31 miles
Bus Stop
Brook Lane (S)0.13 miles
Brook Lane (N)0.13 miles
Admirals Head (N)0.81 miles
Grundisburgh Road (SW)0.81 miles
Grundisburgh Road (NE)0.81 miles
Admirals Head (S)0.81 miles
Church (W)0.86 miles
Church (E)0.86 miles
Beacon Hill Crossroads (NE)0.97 miles
Beacon Hill Crossroads (SW)0.98 miles
Post Office (NW)1.16 miles
Post Office (S)1.17 miles
The Chapel (SE)1.23 miles
The Willows (SW)1.27 miles
The Falcon (NE)1.28 miles
The Falcon (SW)1.29 miles
Ferry Port
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing8.99 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing8.99 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing9.39 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing9.44 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal9.51 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing9.69 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing10.67 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing21.28 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing21.49 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing24.33 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing24.38 miles
Reedham Ferry South35.29 miles
Reedham Ferry North35.32 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing36.42 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing37.00 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal52.91 miles
Railway Station
Westerfield Rail Station2.90 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station3.22 miles
Woodbridge Rail Station3.58 miles
Ipswich Rail Station4.48 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station4.63 miles
Trimley Rail Station8.32 miles
Wickham Market Rail Station8.36 miles
Needham Market Rail Station8.91 miles
Felixstowe Rail Station9.53 miles
Harwich International Rail Station9.55 miles
Harwich Town Rail Station9.98 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station10.29 miles
Wrabness Rail Station10.39 miles
Mistley Rail Station11.72 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station12.28 miles
Manningtree Rail Station12.34 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP6 9E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment280
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
SIDEHILL, SPRING MEADOW
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ED		£760,000
2025-02-19
detached
freehold
COBBLERS, HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DT		£500,000
2024-10-25
detached
freehold
KENTON, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£535,000
2024-08-08
detached
freehold
ROOTS, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DS		£720,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
COLTS MEADOW, HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DT		£875,000
2024-07-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2022-06-15   £865,000
CHERRYBANK, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DS		£635,000
2023-12-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-03-18   £410,000
LONGACRE, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£1,131,250
2023-12-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGES (4), HOLLY CLOSE
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6PN		£320,000
2023-10-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-03-18   £300,000
THE COURTS (3), CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£430,000
2023-04-14
detached
freehold
5, HOLLY CLOSE
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6PL		£270,000
2023-03-31
detached
freehold
SPRINGSIDE, HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DT		£515,000
2023-02-02
detached
freehold
PANTILES, SPRING MEADOW
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ED		£830,000
2022-11-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-09-04   £487,000
FINN HOUSE, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£530,000
2022-11-01
detached
freehold
WHITE GABLES, HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DU		£650,000
2022-09-09
detached
freehold
AIRYS COTTAGE, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DS		£1,100,000
2022-08-12
detached
freehold
CHURCH CORNER COTTAGE, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DS		£705,000
2022-07-08
detached
freehold
HEATHER TILES, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£880,000
2022-05-30
detached
freehold
THE GOOSES NEST
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DP		£655,000
2022-03-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-12-06   £297,500
HILL FARM COTTAGES (1), HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DT		£4,500
2021-12-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
SPRINGLEA, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£625,000
2021-11-23
detached
freehold
ASCALON, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£705,000
2021-05-07
detached
freehold
WOODLANDS, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£950,000
2021-05-06
detached
freehold
HILL HOUSE, HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DT		£1,014,000
2020-09-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
HIGH SUMMER, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£462,500
2020-08-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-12-21   £370,000
BADGERS BANK, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£710,000
2020-08-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGES (2), HOLLY CLOSE
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6PN		£376,000
2020-03-05
semidetached
freehold
ROHAN, SPRING MEADOW
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ED		£415,000
2020-02-27
detached
freehold
ARCHWAY PIGGERIES
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DP		£285,000
2019-07-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
HILL FARM COTTAGES (2), HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DT		£205,000
2018-09-27
detached
freehold
COTTERS MEAD, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£640,000
2018-09-25
detached
freehold
1, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DS		£428,000
2018-07-27
semidetached
freehold
THE COURTS (2), CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£500,000
2017-09-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-02-24   £250,000
PINE LODGE, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£380,000
2017-06-02
detached
freehold
2, HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DU		£245,000
2016-08-12
semidetached
freehold
CEDARWOOD, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£880,000
2016-06-09
detached
freehold
SAURDEN HOUSE, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£440,000
2016-04-07
detached
freehold
VALLEY VIEW HOUSE, BUTTS ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DP		£650,000
2016-03-29
detached (New)
freehold
HIGH HOUSE, PLAYFORD ROAD
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6ND		£775,000
2015-06-26
detached
freehold
HERRINGS HOUSE, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DR		£335,000
2015-05-15
detached
freehold
GLENHAM, HILL FARM ROAD
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DU		£360,000
2015-02-27
detached
freehold
5, MICHAELS MOUNT
LITTLE BEALINGS
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 6LS		£301,000
2015-02-19
detached
freehold
3, CHURCH LANE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9DS		£310,000
2014-11-07
semidetached
freehold
BRAYTON, ST MARYS DRIVE
PLAYFORD
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EB		£425,000
2014-01-10
detached
freehold
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