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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

SN384AE

Wheatstone Road

SN39AQ

Wheatstone Road

SN35HQ

Faraday Road

SN35HY

Murdock Road

SN36PD

Eliot Close

SN384XJ

Wheatstone Road

SN33SY

Lawrence Close

SN36ET

Fairlawn

SN36NG

White Edge Moor

SN29BL

Wheatstone Road

SN998AQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33TN

Elmore

SN36DS

Grailey Close

SN36JQ

Roche Close

SN382TW

Wheatstone Road

SN386TW

Wheatstone Road

SN29NW

Wheatstone Road

SN33SE

Charles Macpherson Gardens

SN35JU

Wheatstone Road

SN36AY

Overbrook

SN36DN

Blackstone Avenue

SN36HH

Barrington Close

SN39GU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NG

Wheatstone Road

SN29WA

Euclid Street

SN33SX

Karslake Close

SN33TL

Elmore

SN35ED

Wheatstone Road

SN35WB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29WP

Euclid Street

SN36LS

Hallam Moor

SN36NJ

Hollinsmoor

SN39GX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN33TH

Colingsmead

SN388TU

Wheatstone Road

SN11ZA

Wheatstone Road

SN36AP

Overbrook

SN381WZ

Wheatstone Road

SN39EQ

Wheatstone Road

SN31TH

Wheatstone Road

SN36AQ

Dorcan Way

SN35DA

St Paul's Drive

SN22YP

Wheatstone Road

SN35JN

Wheatstone Road

SN36AS

Overbrook

SN36AU

Overbrook

SN36DT

Thorne Road

SN39BU

Wheatstone Road

SN29UD

Euclid Street

SN35HH

Faraday Road

SN36DR

Hewitt Close

SN36EZ

Sedgebrook

SN36LJ

Eastmere

SN39FU

Wheatstone Road

SN29GW

Wheatstone Road

SN29WE

Euclid Street

SN29WQ

Euclid Street

SN33LD

Wheatstone Road

SN35FD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36JB

Conan Doyle Walk

SN36PE

Upfield

SN29WD

Euclid Street

SN33TQ

Colingsmead

SN36HG

Tryon Close

SN36JY

Eastmere

SN998AG

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29EE

Wheatstone Road

SN39GY

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AF

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29FQ

Wheatstone Road

SN33TE

Bowleymead

SN36BU

Conway Road

SN36DW

Compton Close

SN36LU

White Edge Moor

SN33RB

Edison Park

SN36PA

Forester Close

SN36AJ

Okebourne Park

SN36DP

Farman Close

SN998AA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29LT

Wheatstone Road

SN33SB

Kennedy Drive

SN35HE

Edison Road

SN36JU

Wainwright Close

SN36LY

White Edge Moor

SN998AN

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29HY

Wheatstone Road

SN29WB

Euclid Street

SN36HJ

Liden Drive

SN29WF

Euclid Street

SN33TP

Elmore

SN36LL

Eastmere

SN36LT

Edale Moor

SN998AL

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31UJ

Wheatstone Road

SN33TZ

Dorcan Way

SN36AL

Bevisland

SN22YR

Wheatstone Road

SN36JH

Carroll Close

Data Sources

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