Viking Way is in Bar Hill, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB23 8EL is located in the Bar Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Viking Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB23 8ED, CB23 8SL, CB23 8EN, CB23 8EA, CB23 8TY, CB23 8EQ, CB23 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB23 8EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 29.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 42.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 16.7% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 9.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 43.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 39.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 17.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 34.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 91% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
In this area, 80.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 80.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 80% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viking Way was 220.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 357.5% higher than the Bar Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Viking Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bar Hill and the 12th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Viking Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-11 | £487,085 |
| 45 Viking Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-08 | £308,607 |
| 47 - 48 Viking Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £723,941 | 2021-09-30 | £759,495 |
| 46 Viking Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-03-28 | £129,057 |
| 23 Viking Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-06-09 | £254,493 |
CB23 8EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hill Community Primary School Gladeside , Bar Hill CB23 8DY | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School Park Street , Dry Drayton CB23 8DA | 2out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton Park Primary School Hatton's Park , CB24 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakington CofE Primary School Water Lane , Oakington CB24 3AL | 1out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinder CofE Primary School Pathfinder Way , CB24 3DS | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northstowe Secondary College Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DJ | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swavesey Village College Gibraltar Lane , Swavesey CB24 4RS | 4out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin Bacon Academy Stirling Road , Northstowe CB24 1DH | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gretton School Manor Farm Road , Girton CB3 0RX | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Cambridge Road , CB3 0PN | - not rated | 5,464 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI5 Spy Missions Ltd | 7 Viking Way | 76 yd | |
| Harris & Hoole Ltd. | Tesco Supermarket, 15 - 18 Viking Way | 102 yd | |
| Tesco (Family Dining Cafe) | Tesco Supermarket, 15 - 18 Viking Way | 102 yd | |
| Domino UK Ltd | Domino House Trafalgar Way | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox | The Fox Gladeside | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riziq Limited T/A Bar Hill Spice | 8 Viking Way | 72 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, 15 - 18 Viking Way | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (Main Shop) | Tesco Supermarket, 15 - 18 Viking Way | 102 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Hill County Primary School GLADESIDE | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Bar Hill Village Green Hanover Close | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Cambridge Hotel And Golf Club) | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 709 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.