Allerton features local shopping facilities along Allerton Road, including convenience stores, pharmacy services, and independent shops, with major supermarkets including Morrisons, Tesco, and Asda located a short drive away in Girlington and Bradford city centre. Healthcare is provided by local primary care practices including Allerton Medical Centre, with acute emergency care available nearby at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Educational institutions include Beckfoot Allerton Primary School, Ley Top Primary School, and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, with secondary education provided nearby by Dixons Allerton Academy and Thornton Grammar School.

Features include Allerton Recreation Ground, Chellow Dene Reservoirs with its woodland walking trails, Ladyhill Park, surrounding views of the West Yorkshire countryside, and proximity to the historic village of Thornton.

Transport is via a short line to Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange railway stations, providing direct connections to Leeds, Manchester Victoria, and London King's Cross. Major road links include the A6036, the A6177 (Bradford Outer Ring Road), the A629, and the M62.