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About

The Allington area is situated along the western bank of the River Medway, just north of Maidstone's town centre. It is primarily a residential district characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war estates to older properties. The area is bordered by the A20 road, providing a main transport route, and includes some light industrial and commercial premises near its northern edges. Its riverside location defines much of its local geography and available green space.

A notable local feature is Allington Lock, which marks the tidal limit of the River Medway and is part of a series of locks enabling navigation. The area contains the ruins of Allington Castle, a 13th-century structure set in private grounds. The surrounding paths along the river and the presence of boatyards contribute to a focus on riverside activity, distinct from the more retail-focused centre of Maidstone.

Area overview

On average Allington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Allington is £65,502 per year. There are 3 schools in Allington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Allington is home to around 9,752 people, with a population density of about 3,081.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Allington Population
9,752
Population density
3,081.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.1(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
8(-35%)
Shoplifting
6.87(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.79(-41%)
Other theft
3.08(-45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,368
85.8%
Other White
282
2.89%
Indian
247
2.53%
Other Asian
205
2.1%
African
118
1.21%
Total population: 9,753

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,437
30.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,448
17.95%
No qualifications
1,350
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,203
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
846
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 8,069

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,973
48.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,506
37.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
350
8.64%
Other social rented
74
1.83%
Other forms of private rent
72
1.78%
Total households: 4,050

Property prices in Allington

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Allington area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £1,575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Allington 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£228,750
Terraced22£375,000
Detached33£515,000
Semi-Detached92£387,500

10 years median price trend in Allington

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

All postcodes in Allington

ME160EB

London Road

ME169FS

Chapelfield Way

ME169FT

Perrymede Road

ME160LQ

Liphook Way

ME160BQ

Lacy Close

ME160NN

Frinstead Walk

ME160AU

Glenwood Close

ME160RB

Newbury Avenue

ME160HL

Trenton Close

ME160RA

Newbury Avenue

ME160AD

Ash Grove

ME169FX

Bergamot Road

ME160NF

Sheringham Close

ME160NR

Hildenborough Crescent

ME160JQ

Hawkwood

ME169GJ

Cranford Road

ME160PS

Castle Road

ME160XE

Pippin Place

ME160QT

Leonard Close

ME160ZR

Woodpecker Close

ME160LL

Castle Road

ME160QH

Maxwell Drive

ME169GZ

Gorham Road

ME160AE

Poplar Grove

ME160BD

Bunyard Way

ME168JL

Somerfield Lane

ME160JA

Greenwich Close

ME169GD

Caldecott Road

ME160NE

Watermill Close

ME160LU

Castle Road

ME160PD

Eastry Close

ME160NJ

Wedgewood Close

ME160ES

Queens Road

ME160JB

Amherst Close

ME160NT

Blackmanstone Way

ME160DE

Poplar Grove

ME160RP

Tintern Road

ME160XP

Juniper Close

ME160AG

Sycamore Crescent

ME160EZ

Mountsfield Close

ME169GP

Cranford Road

ME160DB

Maple Avenue

ME160UT

Larking Drive

ME160NZ

The Weavers

ME160XQ

Magpie Road

ME160PY

Castle Road

ME160RE

Newbury Avenue

ME160AA

Ash Grove

ME160TE

Lullingstone Road

ME160NH

Castle Road

ME160RL

Stansted Close

ME160JR

Shaftesbury Drive

ME160QS

Ernest Drive

ME160AS

Roseleigh Avenue

ME160UP

Rayleigh Close

ME169GE

Cornfield Way

ME169QL

Williams Road

ME160PL

Kilndown Close

ME160JY

Shaftesbury Drive

ME160HD

Conway Road

ME160PN

Halstead Walk

ME169FW

Parsonage Close

ME160LP

London Road

ME160YU

Hazlitt Drive

ME160NQ

The Russets

ME160HZ

Braunstone Drive

ME160EP

Queens Avenue

ME160XG

Primrose Close

ME160RY

Tichborne Close

ME160TL

Beaulieu Walk

ME160PR

Castle Road

ME160PZ

Castle Road

ME169QJ

Tosca Drive

ME169GL

Cranford Road

ME160QD

Howard Drive

ME160FJ

St Leonards Road

ME160TT

Thirlmere Close

ME160FZ

Liphook Way

ME160FH

Corben Close

ME160TD

Eynsford Road

ME160DQ

Keswick Drive

ME160AN

Poplar Grove

ME160JZ

Orchard Business Centre

ME160NW

Adisham Drive

ME169QE

Blossom Close

ME160NY

Hildenborough Crescent

ME160QU

Leonard Close

ME160BB

Birchwood Road

ME160RH

Tintern Road

ME160FB

Queensgate

ME160BY

Poplar Grove

ME160RN

Stockbury Drive

ME160AY

Sterling Avenue

ME160RD

Newbury Avenue

ME160PB

Hildenborough Crescent

ME160LX

Castle Road

ME160JE

The Spires

ME160RT

Tintern Road

ME160FN

Beaver Road

ME160QX

Trevor Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.