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SN3 6PB

Edison Road

Covingham and Dorcan

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Overview

Postcode SN3 6PB 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 high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eldene & Dorcan is £50,913 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
58%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Eldene & Dorcan has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Eldene & Dorcan has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58%

Approximately 58.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Eldene & Dorcan is £50,913 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN3 6PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Eldene & Dorcan near SN3 6PB 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
5,159.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.9(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.98(+61%)
Shoplifting
11.28(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.58(+63%)
Public order
7.76(+19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
86.89%
Indian
6
2.46%
Irish
6
2.46%
Other
5
2.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.23%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
42
21.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
18.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
18.27%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15.23%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
54.96%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.79%
Owns outright
20
15.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Social rents from council
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 6PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 6PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 20253, Wainwright Close, Swindon, SN3 6JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
28 Mar 202510, Wainwright Close, Swindon, SN3 6JUTerracedFreehold£200,000
03 Oct 202537, Jacobs Walk, Swindon, SN3 6JATerracedFreehold£225,500
18 Jun 20255, Jacobs Walk, Swindon, SN3 6JATerracedFreehold£226,000
17 Nov 202573, Conan Doyle Walk, Swindon, SN3 6JDTerracedFreehold£170,750

Schools

In the SN3 6PB postcode area, located within Eldene & Dorcan, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 6PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryEldene Nursery and Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Dorcan AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Chalet SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 6PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 6PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsDorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3TZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miTesco ExpressSwindon, SN3 6HPWalking directions to Tesco 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 6PB, 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
ParishNythe, Eldene and LidenE04012668
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eldene & DorcanE02003234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 023EE01015491
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 6PB

Is SN3 6PB (Eldene & Dorcan) safe?

The area around SN3 6PB records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6PB?

The median sale price around SN3 6PB in Eldene & Dorcan is £289,000 (about £329 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 6PB?

There are 9 schools close to SN3 6PB, including Eldene Nursery and Primary School (Good), The Dorcan Academy (Good) and The Chalet School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 6PB?

SN3 6PB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,073 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 6PB (Eldene & Dorcan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 6PB 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.