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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
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
38.7(+16%)
Other theft
14.43(+156%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.86(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-9%)
Burglary
5.25(+89%)
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

Median price£452,500
Price per sq ft£363
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£338K – £618K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 (about £363 per square foot) in Allington & Strete area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allington & Strete over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£525,000£392
Terraced5£390,000£345
Semi-Detached7£318,000£316
Flats1£70,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allington & Strete

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allington & Strete.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,500£102,500£310,000£262,500
2017£457,500£121,400£270,000£275,500
2018£435,000£87,750£325,000£248,000
2019£400,000£76,000£266,250£250,000
2020£467,500£130,000£332,500£285,000
2021£600,000£350,000£540,000£315,000
2022£770,000£155,000£455,000£360,000
2023£640,000£163,500£270,000£365,000
2024£500,000£155,000£386,000£332,000
2025£475,000£410,000£325,000
2026£825,000£70,000£299,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allington & Strete.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allington & Strete.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£140£220£272
2017£346£191£246£294
2018£321£248£320£226
2019£319£294£270£275
2020£324£200£325£304
2021£395£293£376£343
2022£460£328£402£404
2023£461£268£355£416
2024£435£311£358£344
2025£409£361£347
2026£367£283£293£351
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allington & Strete.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Hams district.

Band A£1,743
Band B£2,034
Band C£2,325
Band D£2,615
Band E£3,196
Band F£3,778
Band G£4,359
Band H£5,230

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Allington & Strete ward.

Local councillors

Laurel Lawford

Allington & Strete - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats