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Living in Allendale.

Allendale Town is the snug capital of the East Allen valley high in the North Pennines AONB — famous for its New Year tar-barrel fire festival and its galleried market square.

Average price
£168,000
All property types
Annual change
+2.2%
Year on year
Buyer demand
Moderate
Balanced market
Our days to sale
14
Rightmove verified · 2025

The Allendale property market

Stone townhouses, terraces and fell-side properties at attractive upland prices.

For current availability, browse our properties for sale or register your search to hear about Allendale homes before they reach the portals. Our latest Allendale house prices report covers local sold prices and trends.

Schools in and around Allendale

Allendale's primary feeds Hexham's QEHS.

Catchments matter to buyers here — if schooling is part of your move, tell us and we will factor it into your search or your sale strategy.

Transport links

B6295/B6303 to Hexham (20 minutes); the A69 beyond.

Shops & amenities

Shops, gallery, brewery and forge around the square — remarkably complete for its size.

Places to eat & drink

The famous Allendale tearooms, inns and the brewery tap.

Things to do in and around Allendale

Allen Banks gorge, Isaac's Tea Trail, dark-sky stargazing and the heather moors of the AONB.

Why people choose to live in Allendale

High-valley community at its warmest — festivals, fells and fireside pubs.

Buying a property in Allendale

Thinking of buying in Allendale? Registered Our Agents buyers hear about new Allendale homes before they go live on Rightmove — and our team can guide you through every step, from whole-of-market mortgage advice and RICS surveys to conveyancing and removals.

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Selling a property in Allendale

Selling in Allendale? We don't just list properties — we launch them. Professional photography, three high-impact videos, a Beat the Portals early-access campaign and a structured open house event, all for a fixed £1,299. Around 95% of our properties sell at the open house, with competing offers on the day.

Start with a free Selling Advice Meeting and Valuation, see how we sell or explore the £1,299 package.

Read our full guide to selling a home in Allendale →

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