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SN3 5HX

Wagtail Close

Covingham and Dorcan

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Overview

Postcode SN3 5HX 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
36.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

36.3%

Approximately 36.3% 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 5HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Covingham near SN3 5HX 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
178
Population density
4,265.1 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
149
82.78%
Other Asian
10
5.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.78%
Chinese
3
1.67%
African
3
1.67%
Total population: 180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
28.05%
Level 3 (A level)
30
18.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
15.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 164

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
34.31%
Owns with a mortgage
29
28.43%
Owns outright
23
22.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.8%
Other social rented
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

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 5HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 5HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 202639, Wagtail Close, Swindon, SN3 5BLTerracedFreehold£229,400
13 Feb 20266, Wagtail Close, Swindon, SN3 5BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
08 Apr 202524, Wagtail Close, Swindon, SN3 5BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
04 Apr 202547, Wagtail Close, Swindon, SN3 5BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
31 Jan 202533, Wagtail Close, Swindon, SN3 5BLDetachedFreehold£277,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 5HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryColebrook Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryColebrook Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNyland SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 5HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyCovingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 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
0.2 miColeview ExpressNythe Road, Swindon, SN3 4AWWalking directions to Coleview Express
0.3 miMini Siam Oriental FoodsNythe Road, Swindon, SN3 4AWWalking directions to Mini Siam Oriental Foods

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 5HX, 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
ParishStratton St MargaretE04012671
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CovinghamE02003224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 013AE01015481
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 5HX

Is SN3 5HX (Covingham) safe?

The area around SN3 5HX 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 5HX?

The median sale price around SN3 5HX 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 5HX?

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

How deprived is the area around SN3 5HX?

SN3 5HX 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 5HX (Covingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 5HX 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).

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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.