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SN3 5AA

Covingham Square

Covingham and Dorcan

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Detailed insights for SN3 5AA

Overview

Postcode SN3 5AA 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Covingham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Covingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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 5AA.

Flood risk

Medium

Covingham near SN3 5AA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
4,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.01(+218%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.6(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.81(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-47%)
Public order
2.27(-65%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
86.36%
Indian
10
3.5%
Other White
9
3.15%
Other Asian
6
2.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.4%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
55.38%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.46%
Social rents from council
5
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

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 5AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 5AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20253, Larksfield, Swindon, SN3 5ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
24 Sept 202537, Larksfield, Swindon, SN3 5ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
25 Jun 20257, Larksfield, Swindon, SN3 5ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
21 Mar 202539, Larksfield, Swindon, SN3 5ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£282,000
08 Aug 202515, Purbeck Close, Swindon, SN3 3RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the SN3 5AA postcode area, located within Covingham, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 5AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNyland SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryColebrook Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryColebrook Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 5AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 5AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons DailyCovingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0 miYour Coop FoodCovingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AQWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.2 miAsda On The MoveDorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3RAWalking directions to Asda On The Move
0.3 miNythe Mini MarketThe Drive, Swindon, SN3 3PEWalking directions to Nythe Mini Market
0.3 miColeview ExpressNythe Road, Swindon, SN3 4AWWalking directions to Coleview Express

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 5AA, 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
ParishCovinghamE04012609
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CovinghamE02003224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 013AE01015481
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 5AA

Is SN3 5AA (Covingham) safe?

The area around SN3 5AA records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5AA?

The median sale price around SN3 5AA 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 5AA?

There are 10 schools close to SN3 5AA, including Nyland School (Good), Colebrook Junior School (Good) and Colebrook Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 5AA?

SN3 5AA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,491 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 5AA (Covingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 5AA 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.