Blandford Forum vs Corfe Mullen

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Blandford Forum wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Blandford Forum has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blandford Forum edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Blandford Forum

£364,063

Corfe Mullen

£399,363

Crime Rate

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Blandford Forum

44.9

Corfe Mullen

51.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blandford Forum

100.0%

Corfe Mullen

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Blandford Forum

386.8

Corfe Mullen

379.8

EPC Rating

Blandford Forum

68.3

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Corfe Mullen

Median Income

Blandford Forum

£29,709

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Corfe Mullen

£29,961

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

Property in Corfe Mullen commands an average of £399,363, compared with £364,063 in Blandford Forum – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Blandford Forum is a flat at £154,100, while in Corfe Mullen it is a flat at £185,385.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Corfe Mullen (£185,385 vs £154,100).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Corfe Mullen prices grew faster — 24% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

Residents of Blandford Forum experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.9 per 1,000 versus 51.8 per 1,000 in Corfe Mullen. The most common crime category in Blandford Forum 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 West

Families may prefer Blandford Forum, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Corfe Mullen. There are 4 schools in Blandford Forum and 3 in Corfe Mullen.

Blandford Forum School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) 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	Blandford Forum	Corfe Mullen
Total Schools	4	3
Primary	3	2
Secondary	1	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 386.8 Mbps in Blandford Forum and 379.8 Mbps in Corfe Mullen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Blandford Forum and 91.7% in Corfe Mullen. Gigabit availability stands at 73.1% in Blandford Forum and 72.4% in Corfe Mullen.

Blandford Forum is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (387 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Corfe Mullen, scoring 69 on average (band C) compared to 68.3 (band C) in Blandford Forum. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Blandford Forum and £1,246 in Corfe Mullen. 56% of homes in Blandford Forum have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Corfe Mullen.

Corfe Mullen has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,961 in Corfe Mullen and £29,709 in Blandford Forum. The median age is 51.1 in Blandford Forum and 48.3 in Corfe Mullen. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Blandford Forum and 53.8% in Corfe Mullen. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Blandford Forum versus 66.6% in Corfe Mullen. Blandford Forum has a population of 11,805 and Corfe Mullen has 10,036.

Indicator	Blandford Forum	Corfe Mullen
Population	11,805	10,036
Median Age	51.1	48.3
Median Household Income	£29,709	£29,961
Employment Rate	52.1%	53.8%
Owner Occupied	70.4%	66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.5%	31.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blandford Forum and Corfe Mullen?

Blandford Forum and Corfe Mullen are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blandford Forum or Corfe Mullen?

Blandford Forum is cheaper, with an average house price of £364,063.

Is Blandford Forum or Corfe Mullen safer?

Blandford Forum has the lower crime rate at 44.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Blandford Forum or Corfe Mullen?

Blandford Forum has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Blandford Forum or Corfe Mullen?

Blandford Forum has faster average broadband at 386.8 Mbps.

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