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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 33 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
33
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
16.9(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.1(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-32%)
Other theft
3.82(-32%)
Public order
2.49(-62%)
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 197 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Plymstock Dunstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £750,000.

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
Detached77£395,000
Flats6£154,850
Semi-Detached70£284,500
Terraced44£206,500

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

PL98RF

Shute Park Road

PL98RQ

Dunstone Road

PL98AH

Colesdown Hill

PL98BU

Nettlehayes

PL98HB

Raphael Close

PL98JE

Woodland Avenue

PL98LE

Furzehatt Park Road

PL99JE

Holmwood Avenue

PL99UT

Smallridge Close

PL97EF

Stentaway Road

PL98BN

Brookwood Road

PL98FG

Vela Row

PL98NF

Reservoir Way

PL98UQ

Blackstone Close

PL97EJ

Stentaway Road

PL98AT

Haye Road

PL98AY

Ashtree Grove

PL98EF

Arcadia

PL98LT

Furzehatt Way

PL98ST

Easterdown Close

PL98UL

Netton Close

PL98FS

Coach House Mews

PL98HU

Elburton Road

PL98RE

Shute Park Road

PL99LW

Southgate Avenue

PL98AE

Colesdown Hill

PL98BP

Candish Drive

PL98BS

Sherford Road

PL98FN

Canis Mews

PL98SU

Stanborough Road

PL98UF

Campbell Road

PL99RZ

Winnow Close

PL71UQ

Haye Road

PL98BT

Sherford Road

PL98DB

Candish Drive

PL98DG

Sherford Road

PL98FD

Aries Lane

PL98HW

Boville Lane

PL98NZ

Russell Close

PL98PE

Hazel Drive

PL98RL

Dunstone Road

PL98SF

Dunstone Road

PL98UB

Sandford Road

PL98DL

Station Road

PL98BH

Sherford Road

PL98NA

Reservoir Road

PL98QP

Philip Gardens

PL99AR

Church Road

PL99EY

Holmwood Avenue

PL99HR

Orchardton Terrace

PL99JF

Budleigh Close

PL99JP

Holmwood Avenue

PL98FT

Tucana Walk

PL98NH

Reservoir Road

PL98PU

Springfield Road

PL98TX

The Hollows

PL99LR

Arnison Close

PL99TX

Middle Down Close

PL99UQ

Slade Close

PL98BJ

Sherford Road

PL98BL

Hazelwood Crescent

PL98HZ

Elburton Road

PL99EU

Marlow Gardens

PL99UH

Kitter Drive

PL98AQ

Colesdown Hill

PL98AW

Second Avenue

PL98FR

Octans Way

PL98LA

Higher Churchway

PL98NG

Reservoir Crescent

PL98UT

Fursdon Close

PL98DU

Sherford Crescent

PL98EJ

Springfield Road

PL98JU

Springfield Road

PL98PG

Stanborough Road

PL98SB

Meadowside

PL98TH

Shortwood Crescent

PL98UA

Carpenter Road

PL99JD

Holcombe Drive

PL98FB

Pegasus Place

PL98JJ

Roseveare Close

PL98UP

Griffin Way

PL98JS

Springfield Road

PL98RY

Dolphin Court Road

PL98SD

Dolphin Court Road

PL99DB

Sherril Close

PL99LU

Staddiscombe Road

PL98BW

Sherford Road

PL98EE

Doreena Road

PL98NB

Reservoir Road

PL98RJ

Dunstone Road

PL98SG

Dunstone Close

PL98TB

Southernway

PL99UL

Paddock Close

PL99UU

Battershall Close

PL98DN

Station Road

PL98EN

Springfield Road

PL98LB

Great Churchway

PL98NL

Reservoir Road

PL98BB

Sherford Walk

PL98DJ

Dawes Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.