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Covingham and Dorcan

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About

Covingham and Dorcan is a residential ward in southeast Swindon, characterised by post-war housing estates built to accommodate the town's expansion. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, with a network of local roads and cul-de-sacs. It contains several primary schools and community facilities, serving its settled population. The layout is functional, with green spaces and playgrounds integrated into the housing developments.

The ward is defined by the large Dorcan Business Park and the Dorcan Recreation Complex, which includes sports fields and a leisure centre. A notable local feature is the Covingham Square precinct, which provides essential shops and services. The area is bordered by the A419 to the east, separating it from more rural landscapes. Transport links are provided by regular bus services into Swindon's town centre.

Area overview

On average Covingham and Dorcan has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Covingham and Dorcan is £50,279 per year. There are 5 schools in Covingham and Dorcan: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Covingham and Dorcan is home to around 10,635 people, with a population density of about 3,333.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Covingham and Dorcan Population
10,635
Population density
3,333.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.23(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.26(-11%)
Shoplifting
8.46(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-16%)
Public order
4.8(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,082
85.41%
Other White
383
3.6%
Indian
242
2.28%
Other Asian
208
1.96%
African
109
1.03%
Total population: 10,634

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,985
22.17%
No qualifications
1,736
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,529
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,477
16.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,261
14.08%
Total 16+ residents: 8,955

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,067
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,600
34%
Private landlord or letting agency
502
10.67%
Other social rented
263
5.59%
Social rents from council
154
3.27%
Total households: 4,706

Property prices in Covingham and Dorcan

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Covingham and Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Covingham and Dorcan 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 Covingham and Dorcan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£159,250
Semi-Detached67£305,000
Terraced54£237,500
Detached17£425,000

10 years median price trend in Covingham and Dorcan

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Covingham and Dorcan.

All postcodes in Covingham and Dorcan

SN29UD

Euclid Street

SN35AR

Wrenswood

SN35JQ

Mallard Close

SN33LZ

Barnard Close

SN998AT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN34AE

Verulam Close

SN35LW

Hawfinch Close

SN29PD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN382AZ

Wheatstone Road

SN33FR

Dorcan Way

SN29WR

Euclid Street

SN35DS

Goldcrest Walk

SN29WF

Euclid Street

SN33ND

Egerton Close

SN998AH

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35EJ

Brind Close

SN29JN

Wheatstone Road

SN28WT

Wheatstone Road

SN998AE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29LJ

Wheatstone Road

SN35FB

Ignition Park

SN33PL

Lytchett Way

SN36HP

Liden Centre

SN35BA

Martinfield

SN36HJ

Liden Drive

SN35AG

Linnetsdene

SN35PA

Faraday Road

SN39HA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35EL

Gantlettdene

SN33RJ

Nyland Road

SN29GY

Wheatstone Road

SN33PH

Saltram Close

SN35BQ

Covingham Drive

SN35DQ

Forsey Close

SN29UF

Euclid Street

SN998AR

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NG

Wheatstone Road

SN36HA

Barn Moor Close

SN31TS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29BL

Wheatstone Road

SN29WN

Euclid Street

SN35DT

Eagle Close

SN34AF

Glevum Road

SN29PE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29WP

Euclid Street

SN35AZ

Swallowdale

SN35HT

Pheasant Close

SN33RG

Radley Close

SN34ET

Dragonfly Road

SN35DR

Magpie Lane

SN35BE

Fieldfare

SN998AG

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33PW

Rawston Close

SN34ED

Harlestone Road

SN388TX

Wheatstone Road

SN39GZ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35BS

Fitzmaurice Close

SN35JN

Wheatstone Road

SN35BN

Poltondale

SN29FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN35BL

Wagtail Close

SN33NH

Mayfield Close

SN36PA

Forester Close

SN35JF

Faraday Paek

SN39FN

Wheatstone Road

SN35DF

Blackmore Close

SN34BH

Sywell Road

SN15TY

Wheatstone Road

SN33RB

Edison Park

SN33RQ

Shapwick Close

SN36JF

Austen Crescent

SN35ES

St Katherine Green

SN35BU

Cole Close

SN36PE

Upfield

SN34BU

Forum Close

SN35LJ

Bullfinch Close

SN33NA

Chalford Avenue

SN386TW

Wheatstone Road

SN35HX

Wagtail Close

SN34EU

Endeavour Road

SN33PB

Worthington Close

SN34AA

Glevum Road

SN35AS

The Buntings

SN33PD

Broadmead Walk

SN998AS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33QB

Charminster Close

SN36LQ

Buttermere

SN34GF

Elver Close

SN34FB

Wheatstone Road

SN33RF

Purbeck Close

SN34BN

Corinium Way

SN34BT

Centurion Way

SN34BY

Cunetio Road

SN12WB

Wheatstone Road

SN21WA

Wheatstone Road

SN35JH

Murdock Road

SN36QE

Wheatstone Road

SN33LD

Wheatstone Road

SN35AW

Heronscroft

SN11GH

Wheatstone Road

Data Sources

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