Allington area report

Highlights

Allington is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,752. The median property price stands at £396,250, with 308 sales recorded over the past 12 months. Detached houses command a median of £545,000, while semi-detached properties average £375,000. Prices have risen 8.5% over five years, at £3,870 per square metre. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide levels recorded at 9.9 annual mean and PM2.5 at 7.2 annual mean (moderate band). Flood risk is minimal at 0.6% of the area in flood zones. Crime totalled 171 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime the largest category at 63 offences. Broadband coverage is strong: 75.0% gigabit capable and 99.0% superfast. The area contains 7 listed buildings and is subject to an Article 4 direction. Council tax band D for 2026/27 is £2,454.24. About 95% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Allington.

Data updated 2026/2025. Allington, Kent — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Allington’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Kent, Allington ranks 9th cheapest of 13, 8th safest and 9th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £396,250 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Allington have risen 9% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 175,782 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 95% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Allington (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 10 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 10).

Schools

• 97% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 75% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.4% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/allington.

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Nearby areas we cover: Ringlestone, Royal British Veterans Enterprise Village, Barming Heath.