Postcode SN3 6LQ 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 48.6 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 8,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Eldene & Dorcan has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.1% 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 7 ft away from SN3 6LQ.
Eldene & Dorcan near SN3 6LQ 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 2.7 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 6LQ postcode area, located within Eldene & Dorcan, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 6LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Swindon, SN3 6HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Dorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3TZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.