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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

SN35DA

St Paul's Drive

SN22YP

Wheatstone Road

SN35JN

Wheatstone Road

SN39BU

Wheatstone Road

SN29UD

Euclid Street

SN34BX

Vespasian Close

SN35BJ

Peregrine Close

SN35HH

Faraday Road

SN35LB

Nuthatch Close

SN36LJ

Eastmere

SN39FU

Wheatstone Road

SN29GW

Wheatstone Road

SN29WE

Euclid Street

SN29WQ

Euclid Street

SN33LD

Wheatstone Road

SN33QB

Charminster Close

SN33RG

Radley Close

SN34QB

Swan Close

SN35BE

Fieldfare

SN35BP

Foxbridge

SN35DR

Magpie Lane

SN35DS

Goldcrest Walk

SN35EL

Gantlettdene

SN35FD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36JB

Conan Doyle Walk

SN36PE

Upfield

SN29WD

Euclid Street

SN33PP

Hamworthy Road

SN33RW

Greenway Close

SN35AL

Finchdale

SN35DU

Cuckoos Mead

SN35DY

Sandpiper Bridge

SN36JY

Eastmere

SN998AG

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29EE

Wheatstone Road

SN39GY

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35BN

Polton Dale

SN35EX

Tawny Owl Close

SN998AF

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29FQ

Wheatstone Road

SN35AP

Heronscroft

SN35BL

Wagtail Close

SN33RB

Edison Park

SN36PA

Forester Close

SN35ES

St Katherine Green

SN998AA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29LT

Wheatstone Road

SN34AS

Towcester Road

SN35HE

Edison Road

SN36JU

Wainwright Close

SN998AN

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29HY

Wheatstone Road

SN29WB

Euclid Street

SN34BL

Deva Close

SN34BT

Centurion Way

SN35AD

Larksfield

SN35BB

Terncliff

SN35DP

Kestrel Drive

SN36HJ

Liden Drive

SN29WF

Euclid Street

SN33RN

Okeford Close

SN35JQ

Mallard Close

SN36LL

Eastmere

SN998AL

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31UJ

Wheatstone Road

SN33LX

Ashbury Avenue

SN33NJ

Northfield Way

SN33RP

Fraser Close

SN34BY

Cunetio Road

SN22YR

Wheatstone Road

SN34EY

Endeavour Road

SN35DW

Osprey Close

SN36JH

Carroll Close

SN36JN

Dickens Close

SN36PB

Edison Road

SN998AT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NU

Wheatstone Road

SN34EU

Endeavour Road

SN34FD

Siren Close

SN35AE

Ravenscroft

SN35EB

Lapwing Close

SN35EH

Pinnegar Way

SN33RD

Nyland Road

SN36HN

Liden Drive

SN21WE

Wheatstone Road

SN29PB

Wheatstone Road

SN33NX

Cardwell Close

SN35BT

Lovell Close

SN35TQ

Rowland Hill Close

SN36JE

Austen Crescent

SN33PT

Keyneston Road

SN34JE

Neptune Crescent

SN35DH

Cornmarsh Way

SN35EF

Verney Close

SN35EY

Faraday Road

SN35FB

Ignition Park

SN35LJ

Bullfinch Close

SN36HP

Liden Centre

SN36JA

Jacobs Walk

SN13XL

Wheatstone Road

Data Sources

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