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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
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
30.27(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.12(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-15%)
Drugs
3.58(+34%)
Other theft
3.16(-43%)
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

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Viking area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,500 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Viking over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£530,000
Flats22£220,000
Semi-Detached25£375,000
Terraced10£330,000

10 years median price trend in Viking

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Viking.

All postcodes in Viking

CT102EY

Park Avenue

CT101LS

John Street

CT101RR

Dumpton Park Drive

CT101FL

Nunnery Close

CT101RP

Dumpton Park Drive

CT102EL

Walnut Close

CT101PX

Granville Avenue

CT101QF

Queens Gardens

CT101SX

Oscar Road

CT101FF

Hereson Road

CT101JR

High Street

CT101NL

Pierremont Avenue

CT101PD

York Street

CT102HF

Marlborough Close

CT101FQ

Holy Cross Way

CT102HE

The Ridgeway

CT102DP

Swinburne Avenue

CT102EA

Bay View Road

CT109DW

The Broadway

CT102EE

Weatherly Drive

CT102ES

Rosemary Avenue

CT102XU

Grosvenor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.