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Covingham and Dorcan North at a glance
- House prices
- £285,000
- Middle47th percentile
- Schools
- 40th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 43rd percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 39.6 per 1,000 residents
- Strong84th percentile
- Flood risk
- 18.2% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land81st percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Covingham and Dorcan North a good place to live?
Covingham and Dorcan North may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows schools are around the national middle range. More of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Swindon below.
Covingham and Dorcan North and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Covingham and Dorcan North | £285,000 | 39.6 |
| Covingham and Dorcan South | Data not yet available | 74.3 |
| Old Town | £260,500 | 83.5 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Covingham and Dorcan North
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 39.6 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 84th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Covingham and Dorcan North
House prices
- Median sale price
- £285,000
- Percentile
- 47th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 119 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Covingham and Dorcan North
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Covingham and Dorcan North is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 19.5 per 1,000 residents: lower than Swindon (33.0) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Covingham and Dorcan North | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 19.5 | 33.0 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 5.8 | 12.5 | 18.1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5.4 | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Public order | 2.6 | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2.1 | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Drugs | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.1 | 3.2 | 5.3 |
| Burglary | 0.5 | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| Other crime | 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Robbery | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Covingham and Dorcan North
Schools
40th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Covingham and Dorcan North
Flood risk
18.2% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 5% of the area. That is the 81st percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Covingham and Dorcan North
Transport
43rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Covingham and Dorcan North a good place to live?
Covingham and Dorcan North may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows schools are around the national middle range. More of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Covingham and Dorcan North safe?
Covingham and Dorcan North ranks in the 84th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Covingham and Dorcan North?
The median sale price was £285,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 47th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Covingham and Dorcan North?
Schools rank in the 40th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Covingham and Dorcan North?
Nearby public profiles include Covingham and Dorcan South in Swindon and Old Town in Swindon.
