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Allington

England / South East / Maidstone / Allington

About

Allington is a residential area located in the northwest of Maidstone, Kent. It sits along the banks of the River Medway, offering scenic views and easy access to riverside walks. The area is primarily made up of housing, ranging from post-war developments to more modern estates, catering to families and professionals. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, providing convenience for residents.

Transport links are well-served, with the A20 road running through Allington, connecting it to Maidstone town centre and nearby towns. The area also has a strong sense of community, with local events and clubs fostering connections among residents. Allington Lock and the surrounding parkland add to the area's appeal, offering green spaces for leisure and relaxation. Its mix of practicality and natural surroundings makes it a balanced place to live.

Area overview

On average Allington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 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 of residents in Allington is £56,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Allington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

1.83%

Other forms of private rent

1.78%

Total households: 4,050

Property prices in Allington

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £406,500 in Allington area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£510,000	£410,200	£475,000	£560,000	£670,800
Flats	8	£243,750	£205,925	£222,500	£266,500	£335,300
Semi-Detached	72	£388,750	£330,000	£365,000	£450,000	£563,500
Terraced	15	£350,500	£272,500	£312,500	£393,500	£425,750

10 years price trend in Allington

All postcodes in Allington

ME160HJ

Allington Way

ME160HT

Old Trafford Close

ME160JJ

Court Drive

ME160PE

Chilham Road

ME169GD

Caldecott Road

ME169FW

Parsonage Close

ME160AP

Kenward Road

ME160DA

Fordingbridge Close

ME160EP

Queen's Avenue

ME160ES

Queen's Road

ME160HB

Conway Road

ME160HH

Allington Way

ME160JT

Kingsgate Close

ME160XP

Beaver Road

ME160YE

Beaver Road

ME160ZT

Robin Place

ME160ET

Carisbrooke Drive

ME160JG

Queen's Road

ME160LT

Castle Road

ME160NW

Adisham Drive

ME169FY

Pearwood Road

ME160NJ

Wedgewood Close

ME160NY

Hildenborough Crescent

ME160PZ

Castle Road

ME160QG

Howard Drive

ME160RP

Tintern Road

ME160TY

Castle Road

ME160UA

Charlock Close

ME160ZY

Beaver Road

ME160AL

Kenward Road

ME160NQ

The Russets

ME160NF

Gooch Close

ME160DU

Bedford Place

ME160EE

Giddyhorn Lane

ME160EN

Clement Court

ME160FN

Beaver Road

ME160PH

Cheriton Way

ME160PJ

Chilham Road

ME160RG

Newbury Avenue

ME169FT

Perrymede Road

ME169QG

Allington

ME160DE

Birchwood Road

ME160DF

Poplar Grove

ME160DS

Audley Close

ME160EJ

Hazlitt Drive

ME160JQ

Hawkwood

ME169PZ

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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