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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

SN36JN

Dickens Close

SN36PB

Edison Road

SN998AT

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NU

Wheatstone Road

SN36HN

Liden Drive

SN36ND

Ridge Nether Moor

SN21WE

Wheatstone Road

SN29PB

Wheatstone Road

SN35TQ

Rowland Hill Close

SN36JE

Austen Crescent

SN33SA

Truman Close

SN35EY

Faraday Road

SN35FB

Ignition Park

SN36HP

Liden Centre

SN36JA

Jacobs Walk

SN36NW

Hathersage Moor

SN13XL

Wheatstone Road

SN29JA

Wheatstone Road

SN35PA

Faraday Road

SN36HF

Barrington Close

SN36PG

Galsworthy Close

SN384TL

Wheatstone Road

SN39DJ

Wheatstone Road

SN998AB

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AH

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31RL

Wheatstone Road

SN33BF

Eldene Drive

SN34FB

Wheatstone Road

SN35EZ

Edison Road

SN36JW

Anderson Close

SN29GD

Wheatstone Road

SN35JX

Dorcan Way

SN36EU

Fairlawn

SN36HA

Barn Moor Close

SN36LR

Arnfield Moor

SN11ZQ

Wheatstone Road

SN29PE

Covingham and Dorcan

SN31TY

Wheatstone Road

SN36EA

Hawker Road

SN36HQ

Liden Drive

SN36LF

Buttermere

SN36EY

Sedgebrook

SN11YN

Wheatstone Road

SN15TY

Wheatstone Road

SN29UB

Euclid Street

SN33SD

Kennedy Drive

SN36LX

White Edge Moor

SN998AR

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29GY

Wheatstone Road

SN29HX

Wheatstone Road

SN29WG

Euclid Street

SN33TB

Stubsmead

SN36LE

Grasmere

SN36JP

Boldrewood

SN36NB

Ridge Nether Moor

SN39DB

Wheatstone Road

SN39GA

Wheatstone Road

SN29LA

Wheatstone Road

SN36DU

Thorne Road

SN36NN

Abney Moor

SN36BX

Sutton Road

SN39EP

Wheatstone Road

SN998AU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29NJ

Wheatstone Road

SN29WH

Euclid Street

SN36LZ

White Edge Moor

SN33FR

Dorcan Way

SN33TD

Bowleymead

SN36DX

Fanstones Road

SN12WB

Wheatstone Road

SN33RT

Dorcan Way

SN33TJ

Ecklington

SN36AR

Overbrook

SN998AP

Covingham and Dorcan

Data Sources

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