Property profile

73Austen Crescent

SN3 6JX

Covingham and Dorcan

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Map showing 73, Austen Crescent, Swindon

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Estimated sale price

£270,000

Semi-Detached sold in Covingham and Dorcan

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold12 Apr 2013
£144,000Change since last sale: +£125,000 (+87%)
Annualised change
+4.8% per yearSwindon annualised change (semi-detached) since 2013: +4.6% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £332 per sq ft
£317 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£15 per sq ft (−4.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Covingham and Dorcan
£310,000Estimate vs local median: −£41,000 (−13%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area79 m² / 850 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection22 Feb 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
12 Apr 2013£144,000-

Local market

Property prices in Covingham and Dorcan

Median price: £289,000
Price per sq ft: £328
Sales (last 12 months): 156
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £336K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Covingham and Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £538,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Covingham and Dorcan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£360,000£319
Semi-Detached65£310,000£332
Terraced61£260,000£336
Flats9£158,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Covingham and Dorcan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Covingham and Dorcan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,250£119,999£230,000£182,500
2017£269,500£132,500£238,750£189,550
2018£275,000£133,000£235,000£199,000
2019£265,000£140,683£237,000£192,000
2020£310,000£129,000£235,000£192,500
2021£320,000£123,750£256,000£216,500
2022£327,500£152,000£285,000£250,000
2023£351,250£145,000£285,000£231,250
2024£356,000£143,500£300,000£240,000
2025£400,000£158,500£305,000£250,000
2026£345,000£157,000£308,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Covingham and Dorcan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Covingham and Dorcan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£183£260£252
2017£274£211£256£229
2018£302£192£259£219
2019£260£180£264£226
2020£246£199£282£238
2021£290£187£291£261
2022£332£242£308£320
2023£336£234£315£298
2024£320£230£319£322
2025£320£249£324£328
2026£319£250£364£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Covingham and Dorcan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Covingham and Dorcan in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 6JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 6JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 20253, Wainwright Close, Swindon, SN3 6JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
17 Oct 202532, Jacobs Walk, Swindon, SN3 6JATerracedFreehold£265,000
03 Oct 202537, Jacobs Walk, Swindon, SN3 6JATerracedFreehold£225,500
18 Jun 20255, Jacobs Walk, Swindon, SN3 6JATerracedFreehold£226,000
24 Jul 20269, Conrad Close, Swindon, SN3 6JGTerracedFreehold£250,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
35, Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold77 m²£169,995 (2015)
39, Austen Crescent, Swindon-79 m²-
45 Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold60 m²£124,950 (2007)
47 Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold56 m²£68,000 (2000)
49, Austen Crescent, Swindon-59 m²-
53, Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold61 m²£156,000 (2020)
55, Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold118 m²£250,000 (2018)
57, Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold86 m²£275,000 (2023)
58, Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold66 m²£240,000 (2021)
59, Austen Crescent, SwindonFreehold75 m²£215,000 (2023)

Area insights for SN3 6JX

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Overview

Postcode SN3 6JX is located in an urban city, within the Covingham and Dorcan area of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Eldene & Dorcan area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eldene & Dorcan is £50,913 per year. The median sale price in Covingham and Dorcan is £289,000 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £335,625. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
58%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Eldene & Dorcan has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,119 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Eldene & Dorcan has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58%

Approximately 58.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Eldene & Dorcan is £50,913 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN3 6JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Eldene & Dorcan near SN3 6JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
5,159.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.9(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.98(+61%)
Shoplifting
11.28(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.58(+63%)
Public order
7.76(+19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
86.89%
Indian
6
2.46%
Irish
6
2.46%
Other
5
2.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.23%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
42
21.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
18.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
18.27%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15.23%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
54.96%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.79%
Owns outright
20
15.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Social rents from council
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

Schools

In the SN3 6JX postcode area, located within Eldene & Dorcan, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SN3 6JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryEldene Nursery and Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryLiden AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miNot applicableThe Chalet SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN3 6JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 6JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsDorcan Way, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miTesco ExpressSwindon, SN3 6HPWalking directions to Tesco Express