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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

PL98QJ

Dunstone View

PL98ED

Springfield Road

PL98ER

Charnhill Close

PL98QF

Springfield Close

PL98LS

Furzehatt Way

PL98JG

Elburton Road

PL98RU

Oakdene Rise

PL98DS

Renoir Close

PL98AW

Second Avenue

PL98DA

Sherford Road

PL98UL

Netton Close

PL99JF

Budleigh Close

PL98DW

Hazel Grove

PL98NW

Moorland View

PL99EZ

Holmwood Avenue

PL99QL

Southgate Close

PL99JQ

Long Park Close

PL99JH

Goswela Close

PL99JR

Copthorne Gardens

PL71UQ

Haye Road

PL98AF

Lord Morley Way

PL98FF

Lynx Lane

PL99UU

Battershall Close

PL98JB

Elburton Road

PL98UX

Knapps Close

PL98AG

Colesdown Hill

PL98DP

Finches Close

PL98EN

Springfield Road

PL98TW

Dunstone View

PL98JY

Great Churchway

PL99HB

Furzehatt Villas

PL98LR

Douglas Drive

PL99RY

Westhays Close

PL98PG

Stanborough Road

PL99LX

Staddiscombe Road

PL98BG

Sherford Road

PL99EX

Holmwood Avenue

PL99RX

Steeple Close

PL98PN

Nightingale Close

PL98FP

Cygnus Mews

PL98TH

Shortwood Crescent

PL98RN

Dolphin Court Road

PL98FE

Indus Place

PL98QP

Philip Gardens

PL98QN

Dunstone Lane

PL98JH

Elburton Road

PL98PU

Springfield Road

PL98ST

Easterdown Close

PL98UY

Knapps Close

PL99HP

Goosewell Road

PL98SE

Dunstone Road

PL98QU

Furzehatt Road

PL98QE

Springfield Close

Data Sources

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