Postcode SN3 5HQ 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 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Eldene & Dorcan is £50,913 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Eldene & Dorcan has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Eldene & Dorcan has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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 per household in Eldene & Dorcan is £50,913 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from SN3 5HQ.
Eldene & Dorcan near SN3 5HQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 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 5HQ postcode area, located within Eldene & Dorcan, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 5HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Covingham Mini Market | 4 St. Paul's Drive, Swindon, SN3 5BY | Walking directions to Covingham 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.