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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

SN29NH

Wheatstone Road

SN35AX

Dovetrees

SN29HX

Wheatstone Road

SN35EE

Robinson Close

SN33RE

Purbeck Close

SN34QB

Swan Close

SN35EP

Passmore Close

SN29UA

Euclid Street

SN34BE

Hadrians Close

SN29WJ

Euclid Street

SN34BW

Trajan Road

SN31TY

Wheatstone Road

SN33NN

Keble Close

SN22YP

Wheatstone Road

SN34EQ

Kilsby Drive

SN33NY

Crieff Close

SN35BD

The Harriers

SN34FD

Siren Close

SN34EP

Melusine Road

SN29WG

Euclid Street

SN33PU

Tollard Close

SN39AH

Wheatstone Road

SN29JW

Wheatstone Road

SN35JY

Faraday Road

SN35EB

Lapwing Close

SN29WQ

Euclid Street

SN29LA

Wheatstone Road

SN13XL

Wheatstone Road

SN35AL

Finchdale

SN31JJ

Liden Drive

SN35JX

Dorcan Way

SN998AU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN383TL

Wheatstone Road

SN998AN

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35DJ

Totterdown Close

SN35EA

Bittern Road

SN33PZ

Kimmeridge Close

SN35AN

Merlin Way

SN35EZ

Edison Road

SN33PP

Hamworthy Road

SN35AQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36JQ

Roche Close

SN36JR

Mackenzie Close

SN33PA

Tyneham Road

SN29NJ

Wheatstone Road

SN384XJ

Wheatstone Road

SN35WB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33NJ

Northfield Way

SN35DU

Cuckoos Mead

SN29LD

Wheatstone Road

SN34AU

Welford Close

SN36JA

Jacobs Walk

SN33RP

Fraser Close

SN35DD

Baskerville Road

SN35AE

Ravenscroft

SN384TL

Wheatstone Road

SN35HR

Avocet Close

SN33PR

Hazelbury Crescent

SN39GJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29EE

Wheatstone Road

SN29FQ

Wheatstone Road

SN35LS

Firecrest View

SN33NE

Blakeney Avenue

SN29NZ

Wheatstone Road

SN35DX

The Owlets

SN29WH

Euclid Street

SN33RL

Melford Walk

SN34BP

Trajan Road

Data Sources

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