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Covingham and Dorcan

England / South West / Swindon / Covingham and Dorcan

About

Covingham and Dorcan is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Swindon. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of its residents. The ward is well-connected by roads, with easy access to the A419 and M4 motorway, making it convenient for commuters.

The area features several green spaces, including Covingham Park and Dorcan Recreation Ground, providing recreational opportunities for families. Schools like Covingham Park Primary and Dorcan Academy serve the community, while the nearby Orbital Shopping Park offers retail and leisure options. The ward has a suburban feel, with a focus on practicality and convenience for its residents.

Area overview

On average Covingham and Dorcan has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 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 of residents in Covingham and Dorcan is £47,782 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Covingham and Dorcan

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Covingham and Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £595,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£365,000
Flats4£154,250
Semi-Detached72£305,000
Terraced51£240,000

10 years price trend in Covingham and Dorcan

All postcodes in Covingham and Dorcan

SN29LH

Wheatstone Road

SN29NH

Wheatstone Road

SN29UA

Euclid Street

SN33RJ

Nyland Road

SN34AA

Capitol Close

SN34BN

Corinium Way

SN34DQ

Endeavour Road

SN35DE

Popplechurch Drive

SN36LA

Eastmere

SN36LQ

Buttermere

SN383TL

Wheatstone Road

SN998AS

Eldene & Dorcan

SN29JW

Wheatstone Road

SN29FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN34EZ

Lilypad Street

SN33LZ

Barnard Close

SN33PW

Rawston Close

SN34AU

Sywell Road

SN34ED

Harlestone Road

SN35ER

St Andrews Green

SN39DN

Wheatstone Road

SN39AH

Wheatstone Road

SN39ET

Wheatstone Road

SN39FN

Wheatstone Road

SN28WT

Wheatstone Road

SN385TL

Wheatstone Road

SN33PG

Bryanston Way

SN33PS

Ashmore Close

SN35AS

The Buntings

SN35BY

Kingfisher Drive

SN35DG

Cornmarsh Way

SN35DX

Covingham

SN35EA

Bittern Road

SN36JR

Eastmere

SN36JX

Austen Crescent

SN381FA

Wheatstone Road

SN29WN

Euclid Street

SN33LY

Ashbury Avenue

SN33PJ

Lytchett Way

SN35BU

Cole Close

SN35LP

Yellowhammer Close

SN36LH

Ullswater Close

SN388TX

Wheatstone Road

SN998AD

Eldene & Dorcan

SN29NX

Eldene & Dorcan

SN35TG

Rowland Hill Close

SN33NS

Chalford Avenue

SN33NT

Chalford Avenue

SN33RF

Dorcan Way

SN33RQ

Shapwick Close

SN34AR

Covingham

SN35EG

St Ambrose Close

SN35EW

Gibbs Close

SN29WL

Euclid Street

SN29LJ

Wheatstone Road

SN29JE

Wheatstone Road

SN33ND

Egerton Close

SN35AW

Heronscroft

SN35EN

Dobbin Close

SN35HP

Avocet Close

SN35HR

Avocet Close

SN35HT

Pheasant Close

SN39FX

Wheatstone Road

SN39GJ

Eldene & Dorcan

SN29NP

Wheatstone Road

SN33NQ

Hatherley Road

SN33PL

Lytchett Way

SN33PX

Ashmore Close

SN34BQ

Sywell Road

SN34EQ

Kilsby Drive

SN35AR

Merlin Way

SN35DD

Baskerville Road

SN35DN

Kestrel Drive

SN35HX

Wagtail Close

SN36JT

Thackeray Close

SN36JZ

Buttermere

SN998AW

Eldene & Dorcan

SN21WA

Wheatstone Road

SN35XX

Eldene & Dorcan

SN33NH

Mayfield Close

SN39DS

Wheatstone Road

SN34AB

Capitol Close

SN34AT

Covingham

SN35AN

Merlin Way

SN35JG

Mallard Close

SN29NZ

Wheatstone Road

SN29UE

Euclid Street

SN29WJ

Euclid Street

SN29ZZ

Euclid Street

SN15LT

Wheatstone Road

SN29LD

Wheatstone Road

SN28GT

Wheatstone Road

SN33PD

Covingham

SN33RH

Pentridge Close

SN34FE

Lilypad Street

SN35AA

Dragonfly Road

SN35DF

Blackmore Close

SN35LN

Moorhen Close

SN36QE

Wheatstone Road

SN382AZ

Wheatstone Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.