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Allington & Strete

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About

Allington & Strete ward encompasses a stretch of the South Devon coastline, characterised by its rural landscape and proximity to the sea. The area includes the village of Strete, positioned on cliffs above the coastal road, and extends inland to cover farmland and smaller settlements. The ward's geography is defined by its position within the South Hams, a district known for its agricultural and coastal character.

A specific feature is the presence of Start Point, a prominent headland with its distinctive lighthouse visible for miles along the coast. The area includes part of the South West Coast Path, offering walking routes along the cliff tops. The local economy has connections to farming and tourism, with the coastal scenery being a central aspect of the ward's identity.

Area overview

On average Allington & Strete has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Allington & Strete is £52,463 per year. There are 2 schools in Allington & Strete: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Allington & Strete is home to around 3,049 people, with a population density of about 52.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Allington & Strete Population
3,049
Population density
52 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.29(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.17(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.89(+6%)
Burglary
5.9(+116%)
Other theft
5.58(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,926
96.06%
Other White
58
1.9%
Irish
16
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.36%
Other Asian
7
0.23%
Total population: 3,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,000
38.8%
Level 3 (A level)
439
17.04%
No qualifications
358
13.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
355
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
246
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 2,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
696
51.9%
Owns with a mortgage
290
21.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
157
11.71%
Other social rented
107
7.98%
Other forms of private rent
53
3.95%
Total households: 1,341

Property prices in Allington & Strete

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Allington & Strete area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Allington & Strete in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allington & Strete over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£475,000
Semi-Detached7£410,000
Terraced6£297,500

10 years median price trend in Allington & Strete

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allington & Strete.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.