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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, about 67% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Allington is £402,500 (around £439 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £347,000 and £475,000. There are 3 schools in Allington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £402,500
Price per sq ft: £439
Sales (last 12 months): 149
Typical range (middle 50%): £347K – £475K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £439 per square foot) in Allington area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £1,575,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£515,000£426
Semi-Detached81£385,000£462
Terraced19£370,000£439
Flats8£245,000£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£419,995£185,000£299,995£262,500
2017£430,998£210,000£322,498£294,998
2018£441,498£200,000£312,500£387,950
2019£425,000£254,950£312,500£409,950
2020£460,000£240,000£337,500£399,950
2021£490,000£210,000£354,000£315,000
2022£540,000£247,000£380,000£339,975
2023£550,000£239,500£390,000£325,000
2024£500,000£252,000£385,000£335,000
2025£500,500£228,750£385,000£350,500
2026£520,000£284,000£377,500£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334£287£365£365
2017£350£302£362£371
2018£359£299£400£299
2019£370£291£393£291
2020£364£291£385£310
2021£380£292£407£363
2022£419£327£452£452
2023£413£309£450£414
2024£405£344£457£428
2025£439£332£456£448
2026£416£302£465£440
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,615
Band G£4,171
Band H£5,005

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