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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

SN29FQ

Wheatstone Road

SN35TG

Rowland Hill Close

SN39GY

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36AX

Overbrook

SN36LZ

White Edge Moor

SN33TQ

Colingsmead

SN29NP

Wheatstone Road

SN36JD

Conan Doyle Walk

SN998AX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36JG

Conrad Close

SN29WR

Euclid Street

SN11ZQ

Wheatstone Road

SN35ED

Wheatstone Road

SN36DP

Farman Close

SN998AG

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NZ

Wheatstone Road

SN28GT

Wheatstone Road

SN35JX

Dorcan Way

SN35HE

Edison Road

SN36NL

Matley Moor

SN29JA

Wheatstone Road

SN36QE

Wheatstone Road

SN382TW

Wheatstone Road

SN29UF

Euclid Street

SN386TW

Wheatstone Road

SN29WQ

Euclid Street

SN29JW

Wheatstone Road

SN33TB

Stubsmead

SN385TL

Wheatstone Road

SN998AR

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36DZ

Haynes Close

SN31JJ

Liden Drive

SN29LJ

Wheatstone Road

SN36LH

Ullswater Close

SN36AU

Overbrook

SN36DA

Dorcan Way

SN39GX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31TH

Wheatstone Road

SN36JT

Thackeray Close

SN29GW

Wheatstone Road

SN998AF

Covingham and Dorcan

SN39ED

Wheatstone Road

SN33TF

Islandsmead

SN29JN

Wheatstone Road

SN36DT

Thorne Road

SN35TQ

Rowland Hill Close

SN33TZ

Dorcan Way

SN33TG

Islandsmead

SN31UJ

Wheatstone Road

SN35HG

Wheatstone Road

SN29WP

Euclid Street

SN36HN

Liden Drive

SN39DB

Wheatstone Road

SN39GA

Wheatstone Road

SN29WE

Euclid Street

SN36EU

Fairlawn

SN384TL

Wheatstone Road

SN254UY

Wheatstone Road

SN36HH

Barrington Close

SN35EY

Faraday Road

SN15TY

Wheatstone Road

SN29LA

Wheatstone Road

SN36BU

Conway Road

SN29WB

Euclid Street

SN33BF

Eldene Drive

SN39FN

Wheatstone Road

SN11YN

Wheatstone Road

SN36JS

Norwood Close

SN36DR

Hewitt Close

SN998AE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36BT

Beresford Close

SN33FR

Dorcan Way

SN36AR

Overbrook

SN36JF

Austen Crescent

SN381WZ

Wheatstone Road

SN29UE

Euclid Street

SN33SB

Kennedy Drive

SN29HY

Wheatstone Road

SN998AT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36LA

Thirlmere

SN35HH

Faraday Road

SN35EZ

Edison Road

SN29NH

Wheatstone Road

SN998AU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN35HY

Murdock Road

SN22YP

Wheatstone Road

SN36BY

Bletchley Close

SN39DS

Wheatstone Road

SN35WB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36PA

Forester Close

SN36JJ

Christie Close

SN381FA

Wheatstone Road

SN33SX

Karslake Close

SN36AJ

Okebourne Park

SN36AH

Okebourne Park

SN383TL

Wheatstone Road

SN36JQ

Roche Close

SN998AJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NJ

Wheatstone Road

SN28WT

Wheatstone Road

Data Sources

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