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About

Viking ward lies along the northeast coast of the Thanet district. Its boundaries include the suburbs of Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington, stretching inland to encompass surrounding farmland and the village of Acol. The area features a mix of residential streets, coastal landscapes, and agricultural fields, with the main railway line to London running through it.

The ward's name directly references the area's deep historical connections to Norse settlers. Evidence of this past is embedded in the local geography, with several roads and a primary school named after Viking figures or gods. The terrain includes chalk cliffs and the sweeping curve of West Bay, which provides a long stretch of sandy beach popular for walking.

Area overview

On average Viking has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Viking is £51,018 per year. There are 3 schools in Viking: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Viking is home to around 7,268 people, with a population density of about 3,527.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Viking Population
7,268
Population density
3,527.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.58(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(+2%)
Other theft
4.13(-26%)
Drugs
3.85(+39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,401
88.06%
Other White
281
3.87%
Irish
80
1.1%
Other
62
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.81%
Total population: 7,269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,077
33.62%
No qualifications
1,073
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
993
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
836
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
605
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,606
49.04%
Owns with a mortgage
803
24.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
637
19.45%
Other social rented
111
3.39%
Other forms of private rent
60
1.83%
Total households: 3,275

Property prices in Viking

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £540K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Viking area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Viking over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£538,250£398
Terraced7£430,000£299
Semi-Detached23£390,000£362
Flats25£220,000£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Viking

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Viking.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£178,500£280,000£227,000
2017£420,000£176,500£333,750£306,000
2018£422,500£197,500£390,000£310,000
2019£435,000£185,000£366,750£309,000
2020£477,000£210,000£350,000£278,750
2021£525,000£202,000£437,500£357,500
2022£622,500£246,250£492,500£400,000
2023£577,500£232,500£500,000£340,000
2024£492,500£275,000£406,000£292,000
2025£550,000£221,250£387,500£396,250
2026£485,000£457,000£425,000£625,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Viking.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Viking.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£249£274£270
2017£291£302£295£258
2018£332£300£310£307
2019£332£327£303£279
2020£369£290£302£282
2021£377£360£348£343
2022£447£364£417£405
2023£418£345£414£377
2024£413£345£379£308
2025£396£331£363£327
2026£413£322£362£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Viking.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Viking

Is Viking safe?

Viking records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Viking?

The median sale price in Viking is £395,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Viking?

Viking has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Viking?

Viking scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Viking sits around rank 19,740 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Viking?

The average household income in Viking is around £51,018 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Viking?

Viking is represented by 3 elected councillors: John Nichols (Conservative and Unionist Party), Kristian Matthew Bright (Labour Party) and Roopa Raman Farooki (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Viking

CT101RA

Viking

CT102HZ

Gladstone Road

CT101TP

Ocean View

CT101NS

St Georges Road

CT101JR

High Street

CT101RF

Dumpton Park Drive

CT101QZ

Inverness Terrace

CT101TJ

South Cliff Parade

CT101NJ

Stanley Place

CT102YW

Park Chase

CT102HE

The Ridgeway

CT109DX

Viking

CT102HB

The Ridgeway

CT102DJ

Ramsgate Road

CT101QL

Victoria Parade

CT101PW

Yarrow Close

CT102DF

Ramsgate Road

CT109DZ

Viking

CT102EE

Weatherly Drive

CT101SF

Elham Way

CT109DG

Viking

CT101SD

Hawkhurst Way

CT101NY

Stephen Close

CT102HF

Marlborough Close

CT101LP

High Street

CT101SP

Detling Avenue

CT102DR

The Vale

CT101NU

Queens Road

CT101RW

Pierremont Avenue

CT101QG

Wrotham Road

CT102BX

St Mildreds Avenue

CT101NP

Cinder Path

CT101RP

Dumpton Park Drive

CT101SA

Dumpton Gap Road

CT102EW

Ramsgate Road

CT102DH

Luton Avenue

CT102JB

Gladstone Road

CT101RN

West Cliff Road

CT101RL

Dumpton Park Drive

CT102ED

Freda Close

CT109DB

The Broadway

CT101FJ

Scholars Road

CT102EP

Ramsgate Road

CT101SB

Minster Close

CT102BY

The Vale

CT101TF

Western Esplanade

CT102DS

Brassey Avenue

CT101FP

Gatehouse Close

CT101FD

Crossway

CT102JJ

Vale Road

CT102YN

Park Gate

CT101LS

John Street

CT101QU

Chaucer Road

CT103YR

The Broadway

CT101TQ

Palmerston Avenue

CT101QP

Chandos Road

CT101TA

Dumpton Gap Road

CT101PL

Ramsgate Road

CT101PY

West Cliff Road

CT101PN

Hereson Road

CT102EF

Darren Gardens

CT101FF

Hereson Road

CT102EA

Bay View Road

CT101NZ

Stephen Close

CT101SN

Boughton Avenue

CT101RE

Dumpton Park Drive

CT101RG

Merrivale Heights

CT102ES

Rosemary Avenue

CT102EH

Nicholls Avenue

CT109BG

The Broadway

CT101QJ

Oscar Road

CT101PD

York Street

CT109DW

The Broadway

CT102DP

Swinburne Avenue

CT102EX

Park Avenue

CT101FX

South Cliff Drive

CT101PP

Ramsgate Road

CT102DD

Seafield Road

CT101QW

Chandos Square

CT101LR

Charlotte Street

CT102AE

Osborne Road

CT101BY

Dumpton Park Drive

CT101JS

Viking

CT101TG

Western Esplanade

CT102EB

Salisbury Avenue

CT102HD

Darnley Close

CT102US

Osprey Rise

CT102EJ

Ramsgate Road

CT101PB

York Street

CT101TD

Western Esplanade

CT101TL

Seacroft Road

CT101RJ

Dumpton Park Drive

CT101FS

Hall Close

CT102EU

Priory Close

CT101QF

Queens Gardens

CT101TU

York Street

CT109DL

The Broadway

CT102XL

Park Avenue

CT101RZ

Clarendon Mews

CT102XH

Sanctuary Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.