Postcode SN3 3NG is located in an urban city, within the Covingham and Dorcan area of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Covingham area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Covingham is £49,610 per year. The median sale price in Covingham and Dorcan is £290,000 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,500 and £331,000. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Covingham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,202 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Covingham has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Covingham is £49,610 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN3 3NG.
Covingham near SN3 3NG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Covingham and Dorcan area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £538,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £350,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £310,000 | £337 |
| Terraced | 61 | £260,000 | £336 |
| Flats | 10 | £153,500 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £158,250 | £305,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £157,000 | £308,500 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3NG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 1, Hatherley Road, Swindon, SN3 3NQ | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 9, Mayfield Close, Swindon, SN3 3NH | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 20, Darwin Close, Swindon, SN3 3NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 16, Northfield Way, Swindon, SN3 3NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, Lansdowne House, 12, Twickenham Close, Swindon, SN3 3FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the SN3 3NG postcode area, located within Covingham, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Nythe Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Colebrook Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Dec 2015. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Colebrook Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2014. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN3 3NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda On The Move | Dorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3RA | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.2 mi | Better Bargains | Kelvin Road, Swindon, SN3 3JW | Walking directions to Better Bargains |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Covingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AQ | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Covingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Nythe Mini Market | The Drive, Swindon, SN3 3PE | Walking directions to Nythe Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN3 3NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barbara Parry
Covingham and Dorcan - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN3 3NG records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SN3 3NG in Covingham and Dorcan is £290,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SN3 3NG, including Nythe Primary School (Requires improvement), Colebrook Junior School (Good) and Colebrook Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SN3 3NG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 3NG is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Barbara Parry (Conservative and Unionist Party).