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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

SN29JA

Wheatstone Road

SN33PE

The Drive

SN34EP

Melusine Road

SN35PA

Faraday Road

SN36PG

Galsworthy Close

SN384TL

Wheatstone Road

SN39DJ

Wheatstone Road

SN998AB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AH

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31RL

Wheatstone Road

SN34BH

Sywell Road

SN34FB

Wheatstone Road

SN33NN

Keble Close

SN35EZ

Edison Road

SN36JW

Anderson Close

SN29GD

Wheatstone Road

SN33NY

Crieff Close

SN34BU

Forum Close

SN35JX

Dorcan Way

SN36HA

Barn Moor Close

SN11ZQ

Wheatstone Road

SN29PE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31TY

Wheatstone Road

SN33NG

West View

SN35BW

Foxbridge

SN35DB

Baskerville Road

SN36LF

Buttermere

SN11YN

Wheatstone Road

SN15TY

Wheatstone Road

SN29UB

Euclid Street

SN33PN

Lytchett Way

SN33PZ

Kimmeridge Close

SN35AU

Tealsbrook

SN35AX

Dovetrees

SN35EQ

Gilling Way

SN998AR

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29GY

Wheatstone Road

SN29HX

Wheatstone Road

SN29WG

Euclid Street

SN34AF

Glevum Road

SN35BD

The Harriers

SN35DL

Honeybone Walk

SN35LL

Owl Close

SN36LE

Grasmere

SN33PA

Tyneham Road

SN33RE

Purbeck Close

SN35AJ

Swanbrook

SN35EP

Passmore Close

SN36JP

Boldrewood

SN39DB

Wheatstone Road

SN39GA

Wheatstone Road

SN29LA

Wheatstone Road

SN33NA

Chalford Avenue

SN34BP

Trajan Road

SN35ET

Wiseman Close

SN34GF

Elver Close

SN39EP

Wheatstone Road

SN998AU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NJ

Wheatstone Road

SN29WH

Euclid Street

SN33FR

Dorcan Way

SN35BA

Martinfield

SN35FA

Blackbird Close

SN12WB

Wheatstone Road

SN33RT

Dorcan Way

SN35BZ

Kingfisher Drive

SN998AP

Covingham and Dorcan

Data Sources

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