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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

PL99TT

Jenkins Close

PL98BU

Nettlehayes

PL98JA

Stag Lane

PL98JD

Elburton Road

PL98AT

Haye Road

PL98JJ

Roseveare Close

PL98HT

Standarhay Villas

PL98QB

Mena Park Close

PL98BZ

Sherford Road

PL98UD

Campbell Road

PL98RA

Goosewell Park Road

PL98HJ

Haye Road South

PL98AN

Third Avenue

PL99LU

Staddiscombe Road

PL98JP

Wembury Road

PL98EB

Springfield Road

PL98BP

Candish Drive

PL98QL

Dunstone View

PL98AE

Colesdown Hill

PL98TJ

Shortwood Crescent

PL98JN

Alexandra Close

PL98PB

Gilwell Avenue

PL99XJ

Plymstock Dunstone

PL99LZ

Staddiscombe Road

PL98BB

Sherford Walk

PL99UT

Smallridge Close

PL98GN

Wellspring Place

PL98DQ

Sherford Road

PL98ET

Hogarth Walk

PL99UG

Holebay Close

PL98RY

Dolphin Court Road

PL98LB

Great Churchway

PL98PF

Moorcroft Close

PL98BN

Brookwood Road

PL98HX

Elburton Road

PL71AE

Vinery Lane

PL98TQ

Shortwood Crescent

PL98RB

Shute Park Road

PL98TN

Stanborough Road

PL99LN

Tudor Close

PL98HB

Raphael Close

PL98QD

Springfield Close

PL98EH

Gascoyne Terrace

PL98SQ

Dunstone Drive

PL98LX

Pepper Lane

PL99UJ

Kitter Drive

PL98RW

Dolphin Square

PL98DF

Sherford Road

PL98DH

Sherford Road

PL98HP

Haye Road

PL98DB

Candish Drive

PL98AY

Ashtree Grove

PL98TS

Woodway

PL98BJ

Sherford Road

PL98TY

Misterton Close

PL99BZ

Peeks Avenue

PL98NZ

Russell Close

PL98DR

Minses Close

PL98FT

Tucana Walk

PL99UX

Buddle Close

PL99AP

Church Road

PL98FS

Coach House Mews

PL98PT

Springfield Road

PL98HQ

Wembury Road

PL97EF

Stentaway Road

PL98RH

Dunstone Avenue

PL98DU

Sherford Crescent

PL99TY

Shapleys Gardens

PL98JW

Penny's Lane

PL99HW

Goosewell Terrace

PL99UQ

Slade Close

PL98SS

Easterdown Close

PL98DN

Station Road

PL99HR

Orchardton Terrace

PL98BL

Hazelwood Crescent

PL98XS

Hazeldene Gardens

PL98SD

Dolphin Court Road

PL98SB

Meadowside

PL98UH

Langdon Court

PL98HD

Woodview Park

PL99EU

Marlow Gardens

PL98BA

Portway Close

PL98SX

Stanborough Road

PL98TB

Southernway

PL99TX

Middle Down Close

PL98DT

Penny's Lane

PL98JX

Springfield Road

PL98UG

Campbell Road

PL98QW

Dunstone View

PL98LT

Furzehatt Way

PL98JQ

Elburton Road

PL98DZ

Elburton Road

PL98QG

Springfield Close

PL99QN

Basinghall Close

PL98PX

James Close

PL98TL

Shortwood Crescent

PL99LW

Southgate Avenue

PL98QH

Dunstone View

PL98JT

Springfield Road

PL98AD

Colesdown Hill

Data Sources

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