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40 Dunstone Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 8RQ

Notable views4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
158 m²
1701 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 40 Dunstone Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

40 Dunstone Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Plymstock, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL9 8RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 2009–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £514,000 is 42.8% above the 2012 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

40 Dunstone Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromE43toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Apr 2014from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromC69toD66
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
7%36%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached BungalowEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Dunstone Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 8RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 40 Dunstone Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 8RQ

4decisions1extensions41documents5nearby
  1. Jan 2010
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Single storey and first floor rear extensions, enlargement of roof (including increase in height) to provide additional living space, and erection of private motor garage and hardstanding to rear (existing garage and shed to be removed)

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    09/01656/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. MixedDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 41 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Dunstone Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.2% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£360,000

Growth on file: 14.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 December 2012Most recent

    £360,000

    +53.2%over 3 years

  2. 24 September 2009

    £235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL9 8RQ: £480,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Dunstone Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 40 Dunstone Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,278

Street avg £2,535

On par

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 171 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Dunstone Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Dunstone Drive

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1 Dunstone Close

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1 Coltness Road

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£443k

1 Dorado Street, Sherford

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Plymouth district page.
Full Plymouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dunstone Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Coombe Dean School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL9 8RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL9 8RQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL9 8RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 40 Dunstone Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 8RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.