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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

SN35JN

Wheatstone Road

SN36HP

Liden Centre

SN33SY

Lawrence Close

SN36NH

Bradwell Moor

SN998AN

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29WD

Euclid Street

SN39EQ

Wheatstone Road

SN29GD

Wheatstone Road

SN998AD

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36HA

Barn Moor Close

SN36DN

Blackstone Avenue

SN29PB

Wheatstone Road

SN36JN

Dickens Close

SN998AS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36NN

Abney Moor

SN36JR

Mackenzie Close

SN36JL

Bronte Close

SN388TX

Wheatstone Road

SN36JB

Conan Doyle Walk

SN36NJ

Hollinsmoor

SN36EB

Reeves Close

SN39BU

Wheatstone Road

SN36ET

Fairlawn

SN36JX

Austen Crescent

SN36NB

Ridge Nether Moor

SN36LF

Buttermere

SN33SA

Truman Close

SN33SD

Kennedy Drive

SN33RU

Acorn Close

SN31TS

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36PE

Upfield

SN11GH

Wheatstone Road

SN33UH

Collingsmead

SN39FU

Wheatstone Road

SN36AY

Overbrook

SN998AQ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36HQ

Liden Drive

SN33RB

Edison Park

SN39ET

Wheatstone Road

SN36JE

Austen Crescent

SN29EE

Wheatstone Road

SN36JU

Wainwright Close

SN21WE

Wheatstone Road

SN13XL

Wheatstone Road

SN36LS

Hallam Moor

SN36EZ

Sedgebrook

SN35UU

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36JY

Eastmere

SN29FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN36AN

Bevisland

SN39DJ

Wheatstone Road

SN36ND

Ridge Nether Moor

SN36AS

Overbrook

SN36PB

Edison Road

SN33TH

Colingsmead

SN29WA

Euclid Street

SN36JP

Boldrewood

SN22YR

Wheatstone Road

SN36DU

Thorne Road

SN39GJ

Covingham and Dorcan

SN998AA

Covingham and Dorcan

SN29BL

Wheatstone Road

SN33TE

Bowleymead

SN35XX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN39FZ

Wheatstone Road

SN33RT

Dorcan Way

SN36DS

Grailey Close

SN36NF

Ridge Nether Moor

SN33TJ

Ecklington

SN29WG

Euclid Street

SN36HJ

Liden Drive

SN29NX

Covingham and Dorcan

SN36DX

Fanstones Road

SN39AH

Wheatstone Road

SN36NW

Hathersage Moor

Data Sources

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