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About

Viking ward encompasses the northern residential suburbs of Grantham, including areas such as Earlesfield and Spitalgate. The ward contains a mix of housing estates, local shops, and community facilities like the Meres Leisure Centre. Its eastern boundary is largely defined by the River Witham, which flows through the landscape. The area is primarily residential, with a significant portion of its land dedicated to housing and associated services for the local population.

A notable local feature is the historic Spitalgate level crossing, where the railway line bisects the community. The ward also contains Grantham's main hospital and stretches out toward more rural edges near the A1 road. Land use includes several industrial and business parks in its western sections, contributing to local employment. The overall character is one of a practical, modern suburb serving the wider town.

Area overview

On average Viking has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Viking is £54,837 per year. There are 3 schools in Viking: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Viking is home to around 4,956 people, with a population density of about 67.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Viking Population
4,956
Population density
67.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.77(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.74(-7%)
Vehicle crime
7.87(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-32%)
Other theft
4.44(-22%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,754
95.94%
Other White
63
1.27%
Irish
24
0.48%
Indian
22
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.4%
Total population: 4,955

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,593
37.9%
Level 3 (A level)
766
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
602
14.32%
No qualifications
563
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
338
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 4,203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,079
50.4%
Owns with a mortgage
721
33.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
171
7.99%
Social rents from council
89
4.16%
Other forms of private rent
51
2.38%
Total households: 2,141

Property prices in Viking

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Viking area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £910,000.

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
Detached56£422,500
Semi-Detached7£245,000
Terraced6£186,500

10 years median price trend in Viking

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

All postcodes in Viking

NG235FA

Little Barn Court

NG235FF

Roseland Business Park

NG235BH

Rectory Lane

NG235FY

Hardwick Gardens

NG322JQ

Frinkley Lane

NG235AB

Barley Court

NG235FH

Allen Close

NG235BG

Viking

NG322JT

Doddington Lane

NG235FP

The Maples

NG322HN

Barkston Road

NG235GR

Viking

NG235JR

Long Bennington Business Park

NG235HP

Bennington Lane

NG235TZ

Viking

NG235DL

Sparrow Lane

NG235BS

Tinsley Close

NG235FS

Peacocks Launde

NG235AG

Gretton Close

NG235JN

Summerfield Close

NG322JF

Church Lane

NG235BP

Stubton Road

NG235DR

Welbournes Close

NG235EY

Drury Park

NG322HH

Main Street

NG235AS

Oster Fen Lane

NG235FG

Swallow Drive

NG235BF

Wetherill Close

NG235JW

Pinfold Court

NG235HN

Church Lane

NG235AP

Holme Lane

NG322JD

Main Street

NG322FX

Orchard Nurseries

NG235EW

Acklands Lane

NG235TX

Viking

NG235GF

Bramble Close

NG235EE

Valley Lane

NG235FQ

Mallard Close

NG235HU

Main Street

NG235HH

Long Lane

NG322JA

Bridge Street

NG235HD

Westborough Lane

NG235AL

Welfen Lane

NG235NJ

Lodge Close

NG235AA

Back Lane

NG235DZ

The Paddocks

NG322HU

Cliff Lane

NG235GW

Rose Gardens

NG322LG

Church Street

NG235FT

Willow Court

NG235JE

Vale View

NG235HR

Doddington Lane

NG235GZ

Manor Drive

NG235HT

Clensey Lane

NG235AZ

Redthorn Way

NG235AF

Gretton Close

NG322HX

Sand Lane

NG235FE

Newton Park

NG235GL

The Parklands

NG322FY

The Beeches

NG235EG

The Pastures

NG235DS

Witham Road

NG235HY

Green Lane

NG322JG

Westborough Road

NG322LA

Back Lane

NG322JY

Burgin Close

NG235GE

Farbrooke Gardens

NG235JD

High Meadow

NG235GJ

Lime Close

NG235BE

Doddington Lane

NG322JB

Gelston Road

NG322FU

Hougham Mill Lane

NG235GG

Saxonwell Court

NG235GA

Moor Lane

NG235AW

Barnby Lane

NG322AF

Brandon Road

NG235JA

Manor House Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.