Town Pop. 449

Living in Allington: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Allington comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 70/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NG32 postcode district. On bills specifically, Allington sits 11 points above the NG32 district figure of 59/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NG32 postcode district.

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Allington scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
209.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 781% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 187% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 17 crimes
  2. 2 Foston By-Pass 8 crimes
  3. 3 School Lane 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre19 mi
Lincoln County Hospital21 mi
Kings Mill Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Bennington Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity2,123 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed1.6%Retired41.5%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership86.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
70
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Bottesford 2.9 mi
Grantham 4.7 mi
Elton and Orston 5.4 mi
J26 M1 21.3 mi
J26 M1 21.6 mi
J27 M1 23.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Allington in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Sedgebrook 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Kesteven) 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Muston (Melton) 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marston 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Long Bennington 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bottesford 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barkston 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Denton (South Kesteven) 40 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Allington a nice place to live?

Allington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Allington is 35/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Allington?

Allington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Allington?

Among the top-rated schools in Allington is Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Allington in total.

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Postcode districts in Allington

NG32 36 ⇄

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