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Plymstock Dunstone

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About

Plymstock Dunstone ward occupies the southeastern edge of Plymouth, bordering the River Plym estuary. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older suburban developments. Its landscape is defined by gentle slopes leading down to the water's edge, with several small, wooded valleys cutting through the neighbourhood. Local amenities are concentrated along main roads like Dean Cross and Pomphlett Road, serving the community's daily needs.

The ward contains a significant expanse of managed green space at Dunstone Park, which provides playing fields and recreational areas. A notable feature is the presence of the ancient St. Mary and St. Pancras Church in the old village core of Plymstock, standing separate from the modern suburban spread. Views across the estuary towards the city centre and Mount Batten are common from its higher streets, grounding the area within the wider Plymouth landscape.

Area overview

On average Plymstock Dunstone has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plymstock Dunstone is £55,025 per year. There are 3 schools in Plymstock Dunstone: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Plymstock Dunstone is home to around 12,839 people, with a population density of about 2,061.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plymstock Dunstone Population
12,839
Population density
2,061 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.38(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.24(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-32%)
Other theft
3.5(-38%)
Public order
2.18(-67%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,318
95.93%
Other White
205
1.6%
Irish
53
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.26%
Total population: 12,840

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,190
29.9%
Level 3 (A level)
2,129
19.96%
No qualifications
1,619
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,545
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
995
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 10,668

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,584
46.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,784
32.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
584
10.49%
Other social rented
225
4.04%
Other forms of private rent
199
3.58%
Total households: 5,565

Property prices in Plymstock Dunstone

Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 in Plymstock Dunstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plymstock Dunstone in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plymstock Dunstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached73£279,000
Detached72£390,000
Flats6£154,850
Terraced47£212,000

10 years median price trend in Plymstock Dunstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymstock Dunstone.

All postcodes in Plymstock Dunstone

PL98GB

Pavo Street

PL98AH

Colesdown Hill

PL98EP

Springfield Road

PL98EU

Raphael Drive

PL98QQ

Springfield Lane

PL97ED

Broadland Lane

PL98NH

Reservoir Road

PL99HN

Goosewell Road

PL98QT

Furzehatt Road

PL97EJ

Stentaway Road

PL98NY

Stanborough Road

PL98EJ

Springfield Road

PL99TS

Holloway Gardens

PL98AJ

Colesdown Hill

PL98PJ

Stanborough Road

PL98FB

Pegasus Place

PL99DA

Lower Park Drive

PL99TR

Crookeder Close

PL98RD

Shute Park Road

PL99AR

Church Road

PL99UL

Paddock Close

PL98HU

Elburton Road

PL99BJ

Holland Road

PL98LQ

Fletcher Crescent

PL98NT

Stanborough Road

PL98PY

Mena Park Road

PL98HF

Wembury Road

PL98JR

Reservoir Road

PL98SY

Southernway

PL98PH

Stanborough Road

PL98DD

Vinery Lane

PL98NR

Stanborough Road

PL98EE

Doreena Road

PL98UF

Campbell Road

PL98NB

Reservoir Road

PL99RZ

Winnow Close

PL99JD

Holcombe Drive

PL98FJ

Libra Avenue

PL98AR

Haye Road

PL98BT

Sherford Road

PL98TX

The Hollows

PL99JE

Holmwood Avenue

PL99LR

Arnison Close

PL98NE

Homer Rise

PL98DJ

Dawes Lane

PL98LP

Furzehatt Way

PL98FH

Aquarius Drive

PL98NG

Reservoir Crescent

PL98BH

Sherford Road

PL98GQ

Henry Avent Gardens

PL98TP

Dunstone View

PL98BY

Hartwell Avenue

PL98EF

Arcadia

PL98TA

Southernway

PL98JS

Springfield Road

PL99LT

Staddiscombe Road

PL98SJ

Mayflower Close

PL99JP

Holmwood Avenue

PL98BX

Nettlehayes

PL98QA

Springfield Rise

PL98SH

Dunstone Drive

PL98QS

Furzehatt Road

PL98PR

Springfield Road

PL98NX

Stanborough Road

PL98PE

Hazel Drive

PL98RT

Oakdene Rise

PL98JE

Woodland Avenue

PL98LA

Higher Churchway

PL97EG

Stentaway Road

PL99LP

Hurst Close

PL98UQ

Blackstone Close

PL98UJ

Andurn Close

PL98TU

Broadland Gardens

PL98DE

Vinery Lane

PL98NS

Stanborough Road

PL98AQ

Colesdown Hill

PL98HA

Coltness Road

PL98FD

Aries Lane

PL98TG

Southernway

PL99DD

Tilly Close

PL98EZ

Wembury Road

PL99LY

Bovisand Road

PL98PS

South View

PL98RE

Shute Park Road

PL98HL

Haye Road South

PL98EX

Hogarth Close

PL99AU

Church Road

PL98RF

Shute Park Road

PL98UA

Carpenter Road

PL98LN

Furzehatt Avenue

PL98TT

Woodway

PL98NA

Reservoir Road

PL98FN

Canis Mews

PL98HR

Haye Road

PL98UB

Sandford Road

PL98EY

Wembury Road

PL98SG

Dunstone Close

PL99AT

Church Road

PL98RS

Dolphin Court Road

PL98UU

Sherborne Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.