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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

PL98DE

Vinery Lane

PL98LQ

Fletcher Crescent

PL98UY

Knapps Close

PL99EZ

Holmwood Avenue

PL98BA

Portway Close

PL98JA

Stag Lane

PL98NU

Peters Close

PL98QA

Springfield Rise

PL98TQ

Shortwood Crescent

PL98TW

Dunstone View

PL98AD

Colesdown Hill

PL98AR

Haye Road

PL98BE

Pippin Lane

PL98FE

Indus Place

PL98HE

Wembury Road

PL98NW

Moorland View

PL98NY

Stanborough Road

PL99TS

Holloway Gardens

PL98JT

Springfield Road

PL98JW

Penny's Lane

PL98LX

Pepper Lane

PL98PD

Gilwell Avenue

PL98PR

Springfield Road

PL98UX

Knapps Close

PL98ET

Hogarth Walk

PL98LW

Furzehatt Rise

PL98RB

Shute Park Road

PL98RZ

Dolphin Close

PL98TJ

Shortwood Crescent

PL98TL

Shortwood Crescent

PL98UE

Campbell Road

PL98XS

Hazeldene Gardens

PL99JG

Goswela Gardens

PL98BZ

Sherford Road

PL98DH

Sherford Road

PL98GA

Carina Place

PL98HY

Elburton Road

PL98LF

Furzehatt Park Road

PL98PJ

Stanborough Road

PL98RR

Dolphin Court Road

PL99LT

Staddiscombe Road

PL98DQ

Sherford Road

PL98DW

Hazel Grove

PL98EA

Elburton Road

PL98FZ

Scorpio Mews

PL98JX

Springfield Road

PL98QD

Springfield Close

PL98RU

Oakdene Rise

PL99JR

Copthorne Gardens

PL99LY

Bovisand Road

PL99UY

Parsons Close

PL98DD

Vinery Lane

PL98ES

Charnhill Way

PL98EZ

Wembury Road

PL98QS

Furzehatt Road

PL98RA

Goosewell Park Road

PL98UJ

Andurn Close

PL99NE

Hooe Lane

PL98NQ

Reservoir Road

PL98PF

Moorcroft Close

PL98QG

Springfield Close

PL98ND

Reservoir Road

PL98RX

Woodlands

PL99QL

Southgate Close

PL98EB

Springfield Road

PL98NS

Stanborough Road

PL98RH

Dunstone Avenue

PL97ED

Broadland Lane

PL98QJ

Dunstone View

PL98QL

Dunstone View

PL98RS

Dolphin Court Road

PL99HN

Goosewell Road

PL98PQ

Stanborough Road

PL98QX

Furzehatt Road

PL98TT

Woodway

PL99BL

Holland Road

PL99RY

Westhays Close

PL99UX

Buddle Close

PL71AE

Vinery Lane

PL98JQ

Elburton Road

PL98LN

Furzehatt Avenue

PL98PS

South View

PL98UG

Campbell Road

PL99LZ

Staddiscombe Road

PL99NB

Staddiscombe Road

PL98QH

Dunstone View

PL98UR

Selsden Close

PL99JH

Goswela Close

PL99JW

Greenhill Close

PL99QW

Great Orchard Close

PL99UF

Holwell Close

PL98DZ

Elburton Road

PL98ER

Charnhill Close

PL98JG

Elburton Road

PL98NX

Stanborough Road

PL98JL

Garden Park Close

PL98LR

Douglas Drive

PL98RW

Dolphin Square

PL98TS

Woodway

PL98JY

Great Churchway

Data Sources

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