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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, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 21.7% 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. The median sale price in Eldene & Dorcan is £270,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £330,000. There are 3 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
21.7%
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

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £330K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Eldene & Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,750 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eldene & Dorcan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£465,000£301
Semi-Detached29£270,000£314
Terraced31£245,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eldene & Dorcan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eldene & Dorcan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£219,000£174,597
2017£404,500£222,000£185,000
2018£265,000£226,250£188,500
2019£265,000£235,000£177,000
2020£321,000£225,000£173,500
2021£330,000£235,000£197,500
2022£427,250£285,000£247,500
2023£408,750£268,500£235,000
2024£410,000£280,000£240,000
2025£440,000£275,050£235,000
2026£548,000£268,500£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eldene & Dorcan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eldene & Dorcan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£234£208
2017£257£247£198
2018£243£234£213
2019£273£240£214
2020£244£258£218
2021£292£261£224
2022£357£268£258
2023£331£277£272
2024£323£293£295
2025£301£296£260
2026£315£330£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eldene & Dorcan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eldene & Dorcan in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.