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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

PL99QW

Great Orchard Close

PL98SR

Easterdown Close

PL98HY

Elburton Road

PL98NJ

Reservoir Road

PL98TD

Stentaway Close

PL98TZ

The Folly

PL98ES

Charnhill Way

PL98FZ

Scorpio Mews

PL98PZ

Springfield Avenue

PL99JB

Rosewood Close

PL98AP

First Avenue

PL98NL

Reservoir Road

PL98HW

Boville Lane

PL98NF

Reservoir Way

PL99UN

Coleman Drive

PL99UP

Doddridge Close

PL98LD

Furzehatt Park Road

PL98UE

Campbell Road

PL98UR

Selsden Close

PL99UR

Jennyscombe Close

PL98HZ

Elburton Road

PL98GA

Carina Place

PL98LE

Furzehatt Park Road

PL98PQ

Stanborough Road

PL98DG

Sherford Road

PL99HD

Furzehatt Villas

PL98DL

Station Road

PL98EA

Elburton Road

PL98NQ

Reservoir Road

PL98SU

Stanborough Road

PL98BW

Sherford Road

PL98LH

Fletcher Crescent

PL98SZ

Southernway

PL98EQ

Arcadia Road

PL98RQ

Dunstone Road

PL98NU

Peters Close

PL98UT

Fursdon Close

PL98PL

Standarhay Close

PL98FQ

Lyra Vale

PL98TR

Woodway

PL98GR

Whimbrel Way

PL98FR

Octans Way

PL98ND

Reservoir Road

PL98JF

Garston Close

PL99EY

Holmwood Avenue

PL98JZ

Mid Churchway

PL98UW

Blackstone Close

PL98QY

Furzehatt Road

PL98QX

Furzehatt Road

PL99UW

Hosford Close

PL98JU

Springfield Road

PL98SP

Stanborough Road

PL98RG

Dunstone Road

PL98NP

Lang Grove

PL98SA

Dolphin Court Road

PL98RJ

Dunstone Road

PL99BL

Holland Road

PL99DB

Sherril Close

PL98RX

Woodlands

PL98PP

Osprey Gardens

PL99JW

Greenhill Close

PL98LW

Furzehatt Rise

PL98TE

Stentaway Drive

PL98RR

Dolphin Court Road

PL98UP

Griffin Way

PL99NB

Staddiscombe Road

PL98SF

Dunstone Road

PL99UF

Holwell Close

PL98AB

Colesdown Hill

PL98EG

Arcadia Road

PL99UY

Parsons Close

PL98AX

Haye Road

PL98TF

Southernway

PL98JL

Garden Park Close

PL98RZ

Dolphin Close

PL98HH

Haye Road South

PL98PD

Gilwell Avenue

PL99NA

Staddiscombe Road

PL98UN

Gara Close

PL98PA

Gilwell Avenue

PL98DY

Elburton Road

PL98LL

Furzehatt Avenue

PL98HG

Wembury Road

PL98HE

Wembury Road

PL98NN

Whitehall Drive

PL98BQ

Yarrowmead

PL98BE

Pippin Lane

PL98QZ

Philip Close

PL99UH

Kitter Drive

PL99NE

Hooe Lane

PL98LF

Furzehatt Park Road

PL98BS

Sherford Road

PL99JG

Goswela Gardens

PL98RP

Dolphin Square

PL98HS

Haye Road

PL98RL

Dunstone Road

PL98FG

Vela Row

PL98LJ

Furzehatt Avenue

PL98HN

Haye Road South

PL98LG

Fletcher Way

Data Sources

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