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SN3 3NS

Chalford Avenue

Covingham and Dorcan

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Overview

Postcode SN3 3NS is located in an urban city, within the Covingham and Dorcan ward 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 nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Buckhurst Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Covingham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Covingham has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Covingham is £49,610 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN3 3NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Covingham near SN3 3NS 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 3NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBuckhurst FieldLargeWalking directions to Buckhurst Field

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
3,881.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.2(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.48(-43%)
Public order
3.53(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.53(-46%)
Vehicle crime
2.83(-2%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
75.69%
Other White
19
7.45%
Other Asian
17
6.67%
Other
9
3.53%
Indian
6
2.35%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
26.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.04%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
58.97%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.97%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.56%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Covingham and Dorcan

Median price£289,000
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £337K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £329 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
Detached18£412,500£316
Semi-Detached59£305,000£337
Terraced54£250,000£339
Flats7£160,000£255

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£121,250£230,000£183,000
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£241,500
2026£340,000£155,000£300,000£245,000
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£282£185£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£330
2026£312£270£378£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202518, Cheraton Close, Swindon, SN3 3NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,500
21 Feb 202517, Cheraton Close, Swindon, SN3 3NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£363,000
12 Nov 202536, Ashbury Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3LYTerracedFreehold£360,000
07 Nov 202518, Ashbury Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3LYTerracedFreehold£312,000
25 Jul 202536, Ashbury Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3LYTerracedFreehold£368,000

Schools

In the SN3 3NS postcode area, located within Covingham, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 3NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableNyland SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGoddard Park Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 3NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 3NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNythe Mini MarketThe Drive, Swindon, SN3 3PEWalking directions to Nythe Mini Market
0.3 miAsda On The MoveDorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3RAWalking directions to Asda On The Move
0.3 miPark North56 Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QRWalking directions to Park North
0.3 miBetter BargainsKelvin Road, Swindon, SN3 3JWWalking directions to Better Bargains
0.3 miYour Coop FoodCovingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AQWalking directions to Your Coop Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,803
Band C£2,060
Band D£2,318
Band E£2,833
Band F£3,348
Band G£3,863
Band H£4,635

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN3 3NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barbara Parry

Covingham and Dorcan - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Heidi Alexander

Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon SouthE14001537
ParishNythe, Eldene and LidenE04012668
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CovinghamE02003224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 013DE01015484
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 3NS

Is SN3 3NS (Covingham) safe?

The area around SN3 3NS 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SN3 3NS?

The median sale price around SN3 3NS in Covingham is £289,000 (about £329 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 3NS?

There are 12 schools close to SN3 3NS, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Nyland School (Good) and Goddard Park Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 3NS?

SN3 3NS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 3NS (Covingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 3NS 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.