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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
26.89(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.41(-18%)
Shoplifting
7.43(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-18%)
Public order
4.98(-24%)
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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Covingham and Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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
Detached23£420,000
Flats6£159,250
Semi-Detached63£305,000
Terraced43£235,000

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

SN35LD

Nuthatch Close

SN254UY

Wheatstone Road

SN39HA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31JJ

Liden Drive

SN39GQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN11GH

Wheatstone Road

SN33NW

Blakeney Avenue

SN29PD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN34DQ

Mayflower Road

SN36LA

Thirlmere

SN383TL

Wheatstone Road

SN998AS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29UA

Euclid Street

SN29NH

Wheatstone Road

SN33RJ

Nyland Road

SN34AA

Glevum Road

SN34BN

Corinium Way

SN35DE

Popplechurch Drive

SN36LQ

Buttermere

SN33PW

Rawston Close

SN34AU

Welford Close

SN34EZ

Lilypad Street

SN35ER

St Andrews Green

SN39AH

Wheatstone Road

SN29FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN29JW

Wheatstone Road

SN33LZ

Barnard Close

SN34ED

Harlestone Road

SN39ET

Wheatstone Road

SN39FN

Wheatstone Road

SN385TL

Wheatstone Road

SN381FA

Wheatstone Road

SN33PG

Bryanston Way

SN33PS

Keyneston Road

SN35AS

The Buntings

SN36JR

Mackenzie Close

SN28WT

Wheatstone Road

SN35BY

Kingfisher Drive

SN35DG

Cornmarsh Way

SN35DX

The Owlets

SN35EA

Bittern Road

SN36JX

Austen Crescent

SN33PJ

Lytchett Way

SN36LH

Ullswater Close

SN29WN

Euclid Street

SN33LY

Ashbury Avenue

SN35BU

Cole Close

SN35LP

Yellowhammer Close

SN388TX

Wheatstone Road

SN998AD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33NS

Chalford Avenue

SN33RF

Purbeck Close

SN33RQ

Shapwick Close

SN34AR

Gayton Way

SN35EW

Gibbs Close

SN29WL

Euclid Street

SN35AW

Heronscroft

SN29LJ

Wheatstone Road

SN35HR

Avocet Close

SN35HT

Pheasant Close

SN39GJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33NT

Chalford Avenue

SN35EG

St Ambrose Close

SN35TG

Rowland Hill Close

SN29JE

Wheatstone Road

SN33ND

Egerton Close

SN35EN

Dobbin Close

SN35HP

Bullfinch Close

SN39FX

Wheatstone Road

SN39GT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN39GZ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33NQ

Hatherley Road

SN34BQ

Sywell Road

SN35AR

Wrenswood

SN35DD

Baskerville Road

SN29NP

Wheatstone Road

SN33PL

Lytchett Way

SN33PX

Ashmore Close

SN34EQ

Kilsby Drive

SN35DN

Kestrel Drive

SN35HX

Wagtail Close

SN36JT

Thackeray Close

SN36JZ

Windermere

SN998AW

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33NH

Mayfield Close

SN34AT

Kingsthorpe Grove

SN35AN

Merlin Way

SN35XX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN39DS

Wheatstone Road

SN21WA

Wheatstone Road

SN34AB

Capitol Close

SN35JG

Mallard Close

SN15LT

Wheatstone Road

SN28GT

Wheatstone Road

SN29NZ

Wheatstone Road

SN35AA

Covingham Square

SN36QE

Wheatstone Road

SN35DF

Blackmore Close

SN29LD

Wheatstone Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.