Viking
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Viking in South Kesteven using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Viking a good place to live?
Viking may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in South Kesteven below.
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Viking at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Viking
Crime rate
Crime rate
8.53 per 1,000 people
Percentile
92nd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Viking
House prices
Average sold price
£317,018
Percentile
56th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Viking
Flood risk in Viking
Transport in Viking
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Viking a good place to live?
Viking may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Viking safe?
Viking ranks in the 92nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Viking?
The average sold price is £317,018, with house prices in the 56th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Viking?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Viking?
Nearby public profiles include Stamford St. John's in South Kesteven and Casewick in South Kesteven.
