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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
20.09(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.52(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-33%)
Shoplifting
4.14(-38%)
Public order
4.14(-37%)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £258,500 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
Detached13£423,250
Semi-Detached26£276,500
Terraced41£235,000

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

SN254UY

Wheatstone Road

SN39HA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31JJ

Liden Drive

SN39GQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN11GH

Wheatstone Road

SN29PD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33TR

Aymer Place

SN36BS

Kershaw Road

SN36BY

Bletchley Close

SN36DA

Dorcan Way

SN36LA

Thirlmere

SN383TL

Wheatstone Road

SN998AS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29UA

Euclid Street

SN29NH

Wheatstone Road

SN36LQ

Buttermere

SN36NE

Ridge Nether Moor

SN33RU

Acorn Close

SN36BT

Beresford Close

SN39AH

Wheatstone Road

SN29FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN29JW

Wheatstone Road

SN33TY

Acorn Close

SN39ET

Wheatstone Road

SN39FN

Wheatstone Road

SN385TL

Wheatstone Road

SN381FA

Wheatstone Road

SN36JR

Mackenzie Close

SN28WT

Wheatstone Road

SN33TA

Stubsmead

SN33TG

Islandsmead

SN36JX

Austen Crescent

SN36LH

Ullswater Close

SN29WN

Euclid Street

SN36AN

Bevisland

SN388TX

Wheatstone Road

SN998AD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33TF

Islandsmead

SN29WL

Euclid Street

SN29LJ

Wheatstone Road

SN33RZ

Eldene Centre

SN36AH

Okebourne Park

SN39GJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35TG

Rowland Hill Close

SN29JE

Wheatstone Road

SN39FX

Wheatstone Road

SN39GT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN39GZ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NP

Wheatstone Road

SN36JT

Thackeray Close

SN36JZ

Windermere

SN998AW

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35XX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36EX

Liden Drive

SN36NH

Bradwell Moor

SN36NL

Matley Moor

SN39DS

Wheatstone Road

SN21WA

Wheatstone Road

SN36EB

Reeves Close

SN36NA

Tansley Moor

SN15LT

Wheatstone Road

SN28GT

Wheatstone Road

SN29NZ

Wheatstone Road

SN33SU

Mundy Avenue

SN33UH

Collingsmead

SN36AW

Overbrook

SN36QE

Wheatstone Road

SN29LD

Wheatstone Road

SN29UE

Euclid Street

SN29WJ

Euclid Street

SN29ZZ

Euclid Street

SN36AX

Overbrook

SN382AZ

Wheatstone Road

SN35HG

Wheatstone Road

SN35JH

Murdock Road

SN36DL

Thorne Road

SN36JD

Conan Doyle Walk

SN36JJ

Christie Close

SN36LG

Eastmere

SN29JN

Wheatstone Road

SN29UF

Euclid Street

SN31TS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35JF

Faraday Paek

SN36DZ

Haynes Close

SN36JF

Austen Crescent

SN36JL

Bronte Close

SN36NF

Ridge Nether Moor

SN39ED

Wheatstone Road

SN29JR

Wheatstone Road

SN35HF

Faraday Road

SN35JY

Faraday Road

SN36BZ

Garfield Close

SN36DY

Waldron Close

SN39FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN29WR

Euclid Street

SN35UU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36AT

Overbrook

SN36JG

Conrad Close

SN36JS

Norwood Close

Data Sources

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