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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

SN34FE

Otter Row

SN36PG

Galsworthy Close

SN33NQ

Hatherley Road

SN36JU

Wainwright Close

SN39ET

Wheatstone Road

SN33NW

Blakeney Avenue

SN34BX

Vespasian Close

SN39GQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35DZ

Bittern Road

SN39BU

Wheatstone Road

SN35JG

Mallard Close

SN35JU

Wheatstone Road

SN36JW

Anderson Close

SN39GT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35EG

St Ambrose Close

SN34AR

Gayton Way

SN35BP

Foxbridge

SN35AU

Tealsbrook

SN33RN

Okeford Close

SN33NF

Darwin Close

SN35HE

Edison Road

SN29HY

Wheatstone Road

SN35DH

Cornmarsh Way

SN36LJ

Eastmere

SN29JA

Wheatstone Road

SN28GT

Wheatstone Road

SN36JH

Carroll Close

SN29JE

Wheatstone Road

SN36JB

Conan Doyle Walk

SN34EZ

Lilypad Street

SN381WZ

Wheatstone Road

SN36LA

Thirlmere

SN34BJ

Sywell Road

SN34BQ

Sywell Road

SN36LH

Ullswater Close

SN39DS

Wheatstone Road

SN35TQ

Rowland Hill Close

SN35AF

Falconscroft

SN35AY

Robinsgreen

SN39GU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35EF

Verney Close

SN29NU

Wheatstone Road

SN35AJ

Swanbrook

SN33PT

Keyneston Road

SN29NX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29UE

Euclid Street

SN39AQ

Wheatstone Road

SN35XX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33PN

Lytchett Way

SN35TG

Rowland Hill Close

SN29NP

Wheatstone Road

SN998AX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33RW

Greenway Close

SN35EQ

Gilling Way

SN33NT

Chalford Avenue

SN29WA

Euclid Street

SN36PB

Edison Road

SN36LG

Eastmere

SN33LX

Ashbury Avenue

SN35EN

Dobbin Close

SN33NP

Dallas Avenue

SN36JP

Boldrewood

SN39EP

Wheatstone Road

SN998AW

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35EX

Tawny Owl Close

SN35AH

Hawkswood

SN33PS

Keyneston Road

SN998AB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29WB

Euclid Street

SN382TW

Wheatstone Road

SN33NR

Cheraton Close

SN34JE

Neptune Crescent

SN29LT

Wheatstone Road

SN33PY

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31RL

Wheatstone Road

SN36LL

Eastmere

SN15LT

Wheatstone Road

SN36HN

Liden Drive

SN29PB

Wheatstone Road

SN35LN

Moorhen Close

SN35UU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35HY

Murdock Road

SN36JX

Austen Crescent

SN35BJ

Peregrine Close

SN34DQ

Mayflower Road

SN34AB

Capitol Close

SN34EY

Endeavour Road

SN33PF

Tregantle Walk

SN35AT

Pipitdene

SN33NU

Chalford Avenue

SN35DE

Popplechurch Drive

SN35BY

Kingfisher Drive

SN11YN

Wheatstone Road

SN35EU

Partridge Close

SN29GW

Wheatstone Road

SN35LB

Nuthatch Close

SN39DJ

Wheatstone Road

SN35HQ

Faraday Road

SN39DB

Wheatstone Road

SN35DA

St Paul's Drive

Data Sources

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