Postcode SN2 8WT is located in an urban city, within the Covingham and Dorcan ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Eldene & Dorcan area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Eldene & Dorcan is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Eldene & Dorcan has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Eldene & Dorcan has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Eldene & Dorcan is £45,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from SN2 8WT.
Eldene & Dorcan near SN2 8WT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £294,000 in Covingham and Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £397,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £158,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £241,500 |
10 year median price trend in Covingham and Dorcan
In the SN2 8WT postcode area, located within Eldene & Dorcan, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 8WT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Swindon, SN3 6HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Dorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3TZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.