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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 133 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-Detached61£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

SN29UE

Euclid Street

SN29WJ

Euclid Street

SN29ZZ

Euclid Street

SN33PD

Broadmead Walk

SN33RH

Pentridge Close

SN34FE

Otter Row

SN35LN

Moorhen Close

SN382AZ

Wheatstone Road

SN35AG

Linnetsdene

SN35AY

Robinsgreen

SN35EU

Partridge Close

SN35HG

Wheatstone Road

SN35JH

Murdock Road

SN36JD

Conan Doyle Walk

SN36JJ

Christie Close

SN36LG

Eastmere

SN29JN

Wheatstone Road

SN29UF

Euclid Street

SN31TS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33NL

Blakeney Avenue

SN34BJ

Sywell Road

SN35BG

Fieldfare

SN35BQ

Covingham Drive

SN35EE

Robinson Close

SN35JF

Faraday Paek

SN36JF

Austen Crescent

SN36JL

Bronte Close

SN39ED

Wheatstone Road

SN29JR

Wheatstone Road

SN34BG

Sywell Road

SN35AH

Hawkswood

SN35DT

Eagle Close

SN35HF

Faraday Road

SN35JY

Faraday Road

SN39FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN29WR

Euclid Street

SN33PB

Worthington Close

SN33PR

Hazelbury Crescent

SN33RL

Melford Walk

SN34BW

Trajan Road

SN35BS

Fitzmaurice Close

SN35DZ

Bittern Road

SN35UU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36JG

Conrad Close

SN36JS

Norwood Close

SN384AE

Wheatstone Road

SN39AQ

Wheatstone Road

SN33PF

Tregantle Walk

SN33PH

Saltram Close

SN34EX

Endeavour Road

SN35HQ

Faraday Road

SN35HY

Murdock Road

SN36PD

Eliot Close

SN384XJ

Wheatstone Road

SN33NB

Arlington Close

SN33NF

Darwin Close

SN33PY

Covingham and Dorcan

SN34ET

Dragonfly Road

SN35DQ

Forsey Close

SN35AQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35EJ

Brind Close

SN29BL

Wheatstone Road

SN998AQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36JQ

Roche Close

SN382TW

Wheatstone Road

SN386TW

Wheatstone Road

SN34BS

Trajan Road

SN29NW

Wheatstone Road

SN33NP

Dallas Avenue

SN34AD

Constantine Close

SN34AE

Verulam Close

SN35AF

Falconscroft

SN35JU

Wheatstone Road

SN39GU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NG

Wheatstone Road

SN29WA

Euclid Street

SN33NE

Blakeney Avenue

SN33NU

Chalford Avenue

SN34BE

Hadrians Close

SN35ED

Wheatstone Road

SN35LS

Firecrest View

SN35WB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29WP

Euclid Street

SN39GX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN388TU

Wheatstone Road

SN11ZA

Wheatstone Road

SN33PU

Tollard Close

SN35AZ

Swallowdale

SN35BH

Merlin Way

SN35BX

Smitan Brook

SN35DJ

Totterdown Close

SN381WZ

Wheatstone Road

SN39EQ

Wheatstone Road

SN31TH

Wheatstone Road

SN33NR

Cheraton Close

SN33PQ

Canford Close

SN35AT

Pipitdene

SN35LW

Hawfinch Close

Data Sources

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