Bearwood vs Corfe Mullen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bearwood is about 27% cheaper on average. Corfe Mullen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearwood
£292,602
Corfe Mullen
£399,363
Crime Rate
Bearwood
56.6
Corfe Mullen
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearwood
100.0%
Corfe Mullen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearwood
479.7
Corfe Mullen
379.8
EPC Rating
Bearwood
69.8
Corfe Mullen
69
Median Income
Bearwood
£30,213
Corfe Mullen
£29,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bearwood is £292,602, which is 27% less than Corfe Mullen at £399,363. The most affordable entry point in Bearwood is a flat at £160,500, while in Corfe Mullen it is a flat at £185,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Corfe Mullen (£311,784 vs £247,090).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearwood prices grew faster — 42% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Corfe Mullen (51.8 per 1,000) compared to Bearwood (56.6 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Bearwood is violent-crime, while in Corfe Mullen it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBearwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Corfe Mullen. Bearwood has 1 schools in total, while Corfe Mullen has 3.
Bearwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Corfe Mullen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearwood | Corfe Mullen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bearwood offers faster average downloads at 479.7 Mbps, compared to 379.8 Mbps in Corfe Mullen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bearwood and 91.7% in Corfe Mullen. Gigabit availability stands at 94.9% in Bearwood and 72.4% in Corfe Mullen.
Bearwood is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (480 vs 380 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bearwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Corfe Mullen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bearwood and £1,246 in Corfe Mullen. 63% of homes in Bearwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Corfe Mullen.
Bearwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,213 in Bearwood and £29,961 in Corfe Mullen. The median age is 45.5 in Bearwood and 48.3 in Corfe Mullen. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Bearwood and 53.8% in Corfe Mullen. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Bearwood versus 66.6% in Corfe Mullen.
| Indicator | Bearwood | Corfe Mullen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,134 | 10,036 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,213 | £29,961 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 31.8% |
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