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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

PL98SA

Dolphin Court Road

PL99BJ

Holland Road

PL99LN

Tudor Close

PL99UJ

Kitter Drive

PL98HF

Wembury Road

PL98HG

Wembury Road

PL98JD

Elburton Road

PL98JZ

Mid Churchway

PL98NR

Stanborough Road

PL98UN

Gara Close

PL99UP

Doddridge Close

PL98JR

Reservoir Road

PL98PH

Stanborough Road

PL98PL

Standarhay Close

PL99LX

Staddiscombe Road

PL98HX

Elburton Road

PL98LD

Furzehatt Park Road

PL98QN

Dunstone Lane

PL99HW

Goosewell Terrace

PL99JQ

Long Park Close

PL97EG

Stentaway Road

PL98ED

Springfield Road

PL98NN

Whitehall Drive

PL98TD

Stentaway Close

PL98UU

Sherborne Close

PL99JB

Rosewood Close

PL99TR

Crookeder Close

PL98HT

Standarhay Villas

PL98JN

Alexandra Close

PL99HB

Furzehatt Villas

PL99QN

Basinghall Close

PL98AJ

Colesdown Hill

PL98FQ

Lyra Vale

PL98PB

Gilwell Avenue

PL98SS

Easterdown Close

PL98TA

Southernway

PL99AT

Church Road

PL98DP

Finches Close

PL98GR

Whimbrel Way

PL98LG

Fletcher Way

PL98LL

Furzehatt Avenue

PL98PN

Nightingale Close

PL98SH

Dunstone Drive

PL99HD

Furzehatt Villas

PL98GQ

Henry Avent Gardens

PL98QQ

Springfield Lane

PL98QT

Furzehatt Road

PL98RT

Oakdene Rise

PL99UN

Coleman Drive

PL98DR

Minses Close

PL98LS

Furzehatt Way

PL98NT

Stanborough Road

PL98PY

Mena Park Road

Data Sources

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