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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

SN33NX

Cardwell Close

SN34BG

Sywell Road

SN35DG

Cornmarsh Way

SN34AD

Constantine Close

SN35LL

Owl Close

SN35BG

Fieldfare

SN33LY

Ashbury Avenue

SN381FA

Wheatstone Road

SN39ED

Wheatstone Road

SN35AP

Heronscroft

SN35EW

Gibbs Close

SN36JT

Thackeray Close

SN35ER

St Andrews Green

SN22YR

Wheatstone Road

SN11ZA

Wheatstone Road

SN29WL

Euclid Street

SN35BT

Lovell Close

SN39EQ

Wheatstone Road

SN384AE

Wheatstone Road

SN998AD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AL

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35DY

Sandpiper Bridge

SN29NW

Wheatstone Road

SN35BB

Terncliff

SN11ZQ

Wheatstone Road

SN29WD

Euclid Street

SN35HH

Faraday Road

SN998AJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35ED

Wheatstone Road

SN36JJ

Christie Close

SN33NS

Chalford Avenue

SN39FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN35DW

Osprey Close

SN36JE

Austen Crescent

SN35AD

Larksfield

SN29GD

Wheatstone Road

SN33PG

Bryanston Way

SN33RH

Pentridge Close

SN388TU

Wheatstone Road

SN35BZ

Kingfisher Drive

SN36JY

Eastmere

SN35ET

Wiseman Close

SN35BW

Foxbridge

SN35LD

Nuthatch Close

SN21WE

Wheatstone Road

SN36LE

Grasmere

SN34BL

Deva Close

SN35HP

Bullfinch Close

SN35HF

Faraday Road

SN36JS

Norwood Close

SN35LP

Yellowhammer Close

SN36PD

Eliot Close

SN35DN

Kestrel Drive

SN998AP

Covingham and Dorcan

SN39GX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31TH

Wheatstone Road

SN33NL

Blakeney Avenue

SN35DB

Baskerville Road

SN34AS

Towcester Road

SN33RT

Dorcan Way

SN998AA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29ZZ

Euclid Street

SN39GA

Wheatstone Road

SN36JZ

Windermere

SN33PX

Ashmore Close

SN35DP

Kestrel Drive

SN34EX

Endeavour Road

SN36JL

Bronte Close

SN35FD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33PJ

Lytchett Way

SN29WE

Euclid Street

SN33NB

Arlington Close

SN34AT

Kingsthorpe Grove

SN36JG

Conrad Close

SN29JR

Wheatstone Road

SN31UJ

Wheatstone Road

SN35HG

Wheatstone Road

SN33NG

West View

SN254UY

Wheatstone Road

SN36JD

Conan Doyle Walk

SN35DL

Honeybone Walk

SN36JN

Dickens Close

SN35BH

Merlin Way

SN33PE

The Drive

SN39FU

Wheatstone Road

SN34BS

Trajan Road

SN35AA

Covingham Square

SN29UB

Euclid Street

SN35EH

Pinnegar Way

SN998AF

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35EY

Faraday Road

SN35BX

Smitan Brook

SN33RD

Nyland Road

SN385TL

Wheatstone Road

SN39GY

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35FA

Blackbird Close

SN39FX

Wheatstone Road

SN36LF

Buttermere

SN33PQ

Canford Close

Data Sources

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