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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

ME160PW

Halstead Walk

ME160AJ

Poplar Grove

ME160JG

Queens Road

ME160NX

Lockswood

ME160RJ

Tintern Road

ME160EN

Queens Avenue

ME169JQ

Conference Way

ME160EJ

Vicary Way

ME160NB

Castle Road

ME160ZY

Lodge Close

ME160HN

Allington Way

ME160QA

Maxwell Drive

ME160DG

Riverhead Close

ME160EU

Langdale Rise

ME160TF

Lullingstone Road

ME160HH

Allington Way

ME160ZU

Bluebell Way

ME169FY

Pearwood Road

ME160ZT

Robin Place

ME160TP

Caroline Crescent

ME160JL

Warden Close

ME160AX

Sterling Avenue

ME160PP

Castle Road

ME160RW

Stockbury Drive

ME160RU

Flaxman Drive

ME160EF

Gatcombe Close

ME160HX

Queens Road

ME160HT

Old Trafford Close

ME160HJ

Allington Way

ME169FU

Chapelfield Way

ME160PT

Mid Kent Shopping Centre

ME160QY

Maxwell Drive

ME160NP

Adisham Drive

ME160DA

Fordingbridge Close

ME160RS

Tintern Road

ME160HB

Talbot Road

ME160QW

Trevor Drive

ME160GS

Greyfriars Close

ME160EL

Trapham Road

ME160DH

Chipstead Close

ME160TW

Odiham Drive

ME160AR

Roseleigh Avenue

ME160ET

Queens Road

ME160HE

London Road

ME169QG

Bartlett Way

ME160RG

Newbury Avenue

ME160PG

Hildenborough Crescent

Data Sources

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