Postcode SN3 5BB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Covingham is £49,610 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Covingham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,216 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Covingham has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% 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 5BB.
Covingham near SN3 5BB 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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 | 23 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £159,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Covingham and Dorcan
In the SN3 5BB postcode area, located within Covingham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Covingham Mini Market | 4 St. Paul's Drive, Swindon, SN3 5BY | Walking directions to Covingham Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Covingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Covingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AQ | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nythe Mini Market | The Drive, Swindon, SN3 3PE | Walking directions to Nythe Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.