Dorcan lies between Eldene, Liden, Covingham and the A419. It takes its name from the Dorkerne brook and includes the Dorcan industrial estate, The Dorcan Academy, and residential housing.
Character
Mix of housing and employment. The Dorcan Academy provides secondary education and sports facilities. Industrial estate hosts Tyco, RWE npower and others. Eldene shopping centre uses a Dorcan address.
Transport
Buses to town centre and hospital. A419 for M4 and Marlborough. Cycle routes to Coate Water and town.
Schools
The Dorcan Academy (secondary). Primary schools in Eldene, Liden, Covingham.
Ofsted reports · School catchment maps (Swindon.gov.uk)
Things to do
Dorcan Academy sports facilities, Coate Water, local parks. Eldene shops and takeaways.
Browse properties
Rightmove · Zoopla
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Last updated: 14 February 2026