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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 193 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
Terraced40£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

PL98FP

Cygnus Mews

PL98PX

James Close

PL98TN

Stanborough Road

PL99TY

Shapleys Gardens

PL98DF

Sherford Road

PL98EG

Arcadia Road

PL98HS

Haye Road

PL98NE

Homer Rise

PL98NJ

Reservoir Road

PL98QE

Springfield Close

PL98SY

Southernway

PL98TU

Broadland Gardens

PL99UR

Jennyscombe Close

PL98GN

Wellspring Place

PL98HR

Haye Road

PL98PZ

Springfield Avenue

PL98DT

Penny's Lane

PL98EY

Wembury Road

PL98HA

Coltness Road

PL98HJ

Haye Road South

PL98JF

Garston Close

PL98PP

Osprey Gardens

PL98TE

Stentaway Drive

PL98UH

Langdon Court

PL99UG

Holebay Close

PL98SZ

Southernway

PL98SR

Easterdown Close

PL98BY

Hartwell Avenue

PL98GB

Pavo Street

PL98NP

Lang Grove

PL98RN

Dolphin Court Road

PL98EQ

Arcadia Road

PL98AG

Colesdown Hill

PL98DS

Renoir Close

PL98RD

Shute Park Road

PL98RP

Dolphin Square

PL98SE

Dunstone Road

PL99EX

Holmwood Avenue

PL98QB

Mena Park Close

PL98SP

Stanborough Road

PL98UW

Blackstone Close

PL99DA

Lower Park Drive

PL98AP

First Avenue

PL99UW

Hosford Close

PL98BQ

Yarrowmead

PL98EU

Raphael Drive

PL98SJ

Mayflower Close

PL98SX

Stanborough Road

PL99NA

Staddiscombe Road

PL98FF

Lynx Lane

PL98FH

Aquarius Drive

PL98JB

Elburton Road

PL98RG

Dunstone Road

PL99AU

Church Road

PL99LP

Hurst Close

PL98DA

Sherford Road

PL98HH

Haye Road South

PL98QU

Furzehatt Road

PL98QY

Furzehatt Road

PL98QZ

Philip Close

PL98AB

Colesdown Hill

PL98HQ

Wembury Road

PL99BZ

Peeks Avenue

PL99RX

Steeple Close

PL98AN

Third Avenue

PL98DY

Elburton Road

PL98EH

Gascoyne Terrace

PL98QF

Springfield Close

PL98UD

Campbell Road

PL99DD

Tilly Close

PL99TT

Jenkins Close

PL98BG

Sherford Road

PL98EX

Hogarth Close

PL98PA

Gilwell Avenue

PL98TZ

The Folly

PL98PT

Springfield Road

PL98AX

Haye Road

PL98HN

Haye Road South

PL98HP

Haye Road

PL98LH

Fletcher Crescent

PL98QW

Dunstone View

PL98TF

Southernway

PL98TR

Woodway

PL98BX

Nettlehayes

PL98EP

Springfield Road

PL98LJ

Furzehatt Avenue

PL98TG

Southernway

PL98AF

Lord Morley Way

PL98FJ

Libra Avenue

PL98HL

Haye Road South

PL98JH

Elburton Road

PL98JP

Wembury Road

PL99HP

Goosewell Road

PL98HD

Woodview Park

PL98LP

Furzehatt Way

PL98SQ

Dunstone Drive

PL98TP

Dunstone View

PL98TY

Misterton Close

PL99AP

Church Road

PL99XJ

Plymstock Dunstone

Data Sources

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