Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Dorset

Living in Corfe Mullen

A snapshot of life in Corfe Mullen, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Corfe Mullen is a village in Dorset, South West with a population of 10,036. The average house price is £399,363 and the overall crime rate is 51.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Corfe Mullen ranks

Population

10,036

Avg House Price

£399,363

Crime Rate

51.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

380 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,961

Median Age

48.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Corfe Mullen's detached homes (£511,013) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£185,385).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Corfe Mullen prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£321,723 → £399,363).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£511,013	£470,000	57
Semi-Detached	£352,771	£343,250	24
Terraced	£311,784	£320,000	29
Flat	£185,385	£184,000	13

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Corfe Mullen is 51.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Corfe Mullen: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Henbury View First School	Primary	Good
Lockyer's Middle School	Secondary	Good
Rushcombe First School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Corfe Mullen averages 380 Mbps — 280% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Corfe Mullen homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69
% Rated C or Above	59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,246

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,036
Median Age	48.3
Median Household Income	£29,961
Employment Rate	53.8%
Owner Occupied	66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Corfe Mullen?

The average house price in Corfe Mullen is £399,363 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Corfe Mullen?

The most affordable entry point in Corfe Mullen is a flat, with an average price of £185,385.

Is Corfe Mullen a safe place to live?

Corfe Mullen has a recorded crime rate of 51.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Corfe Mullen?

Corfe Mullen has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Corfe Mullen?

Average broadband download speeds in Corfe Mullen are around 380 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.7% of premises.

How big is Corfe Mullen?

Corfe Mullen is a settlement in Dorset with a population of approximately 10,036.

Most compared with

How does Corfe Mullen stack up against its neighbours?

Ashley Heath

Corfe Mullen

House price: £704,532 · £399,363
Crime rate: 44.8 · 51.8
Distance: 9.1 mi

Bearwood

Corfe Mullen

House price: £292,602 · £399,363
Crime rate: 56.6 · 51.8
Distance: 3.7 mi

Blandford Forum

Corfe Mullen

House price: £364,063 · £399,363
Crime rate: 44.9 · 51.8
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bournemouth

Corfe Mullen

House price: £347,991 · £399,363
Crime rate: 56.9 · 51.8
Distance: 7.0 mi

Bransgore

Corfe Mullen

House price: £522,469 · £399,363
Crime rate: 54.5 · 51.8
Distance: 12.3 mi

Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Corfe Mullen

House price: £455,038 · £399,363
Crime rate: 56.9 · 51.8
Distance: 11.5 mi

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