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Eldene & Dorcan

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About

Eldene and Dorcan are residential neighbourhoods situated in east Swindon, primarily developed in the late 20th century. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including numerous cul-de-sacs and post-war estates. Its layout is functional, with local amenities such as shops and schools serving the surrounding communities. Dorcan Way is a major road providing a key transport route through the district, connecting it to the town centre and the wider road network.

The area includes significant areas of open land, with Dorcan Recreation Ground providing a large space for sports and leisure. A notable local feature is the Dorcan Complex, a large community and leisure facility housing a library and sports hall. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a practical focus on family living. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the Swindon plateau, with views towards the Marlborough Downs to the north.

Area overview

On average Eldene & Dorcan has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eldene & Dorcan is £50,913 per year. There are 4 schools in Eldene & Dorcan: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eldene & Dorcan is home to around 8,462 people, with a population density of about 2,875.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eldene & Dorcan Population
8,462
Population density
2,875.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.2(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.11(-25%)
Shoplifting
6.15(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-29%)
Public order
4.49(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,699
79.17%
Other White
342
4.04%
Indian
316
3.73%
Other Asian
296
3.5%
Pakistani
118
1.39%
Total population: 8,462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,548
22.06%
No qualifications
1,416
20.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,212
17.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,077
15.35%
Total 16+ residents: 7,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,267
35.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,135
31.81%
Other social rented
428
12%
Private landlord or letting agency
350
9.81%
Social rents from council
328
9.19%
Total households: 3,568

Property prices in Eldene & Dorcan

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Eldene & Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,750 up to £655,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eldene & 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 Eldene & Dorcan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced42£234,500
Detached11£465,000
Semi-Detached30£276,525

10 years median price trend in Eldene & Dorcan

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eldene & Dorcan.

All postcodes in Eldene & Dorcan

SN39GT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NG

Wheatstone Road

SN36AQ

Dorcan Way

SN36LQ

Buttermere

SN29WJ

Euclid Street

SN36HF

Barrington Close

SN382AZ

Wheatstone Road

SN12WB

Wheatstone Road

SN29UD

Euclid Street

SN36NG

White Edge Moor

SN33TD

Bowleymead

SN388TU

Wheatstone Road

SN29HX

Wheatstone Road

SN36LT

Edale Moor

SN998AB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29LD

Wheatstone Road

SN36HG

Tryon Close

SN34FB

Wheatstone Road

SN36AT

Overbrook

SN33TA

Stubsmead

SN36LG

Eastmere

SN29WH

Euclid Street

SN29GY

Wheatstone Road

SN39GQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35PA

Faraday Road

SN39HA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35HQ

Faraday Road

SN36LJ

Eastmere

SN29UB

Euclid Street

SN384AE

Wheatstone Road

SN36EX

Liden Drive

SN36PG

Galsworthy Close

SN36JW

Anderson Close

SN36DW

Compton Close

SN15LT

Wheatstone Road

SN29LT

Wheatstone Road

SN36PD

Eliot Close

SN39AQ

Wheatstone Road

SN11ZA

Wheatstone Road

SN35FB

Ignition Park

SN35JY

Faraday Road

SN29NU

Wheatstone Road

SN33RZ

Eldene Centre

SN29PE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36BX

Sutton Road

SN998AL

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29WF

Euclid Street

SN35JH

Murdock Road

SN31TY

Wheatstone Road

SN39GU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NW

Wheatstone Road

SN29WL

Euclid Street

SN998AW

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33TP

Elmore

SN36EY

Sedgebrook

SN998AH

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35DA

St Paul's Drive

SN36EA

Hawker Road

SN39FX

Wheatstone Road

SN29JE

Wheatstone Road

SN31RL

Wheatstone Road

SN29WN

Euclid Street

SN36LE

Grasmere

SN36DY

Waldron Close

SN21WA

Wheatstone Road

SN33SE

Charles Macpherson Gardens

SN36JA

Jacobs Walk

SN35HF

Faraday Road

SN33SU

Mundy Avenue

SN36LR

Arnfield Moor

SN36NE

Ridge Nether Moor

SN36BS

Kershaw Road

SN36AL

Bevisland

SN35JF

Faraday Paek

SN35FD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AP

Covingham and Dorcan

SN39EP

Wheatstone Road

SN36DL

Thorne Road

SN36AW

Overbrook

SN33TN

Elmore

SN29PD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36AP

Overbrook

SN33LD

Wheatstone Road

SN29ZZ

Euclid Street

SN384XJ

Wheatstone Road

SN33TL

Elmore

SN36LY

White Edge Moor

SN33TY

Acorn Close

SN36JZ

Windermere

SN36LL

Eastmere

SN29JR

Wheatstone Road

SN33TR

Aymer Place

SN36LX

White Edge Moor

SN36BZ

Garfield Close

SN35JU

Wheatstone Road

SN29UA

Euclid Street

SN36LU

White Edge Moor

SN36NA

Tansley Moor

SN36JH

Carroll Close

SN39GZ

Covingham and Dorcan

Data Sources

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