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Corfe Mullen vs Poole

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Corfe Mullen offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Corfe Mullen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corfe Mullen edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Corfe Mullen

£399,363

Poole

£411,633

Crime Rate

Corfe Mullen

51.8

Poole

56.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Corfe Mullen

100.0%

Poole

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Corfe Mullen

379.8

Poole

426.3

EPC Rating

Corfe Mullen

69

Poole

69

Median Income

Corfe Mullen

£29,961

Poole

£29,961

The average house price in Corfe Mullen is £399,363, which is 3% less than Poole at £411,633. The most affordable entry point in Corfe Mullen is a flat at £185,385, while in Poole it is a flat at £279,719.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Poole (£279,719 vs £185,385).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Corfe Mullen prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.

Crime is lower in Corfe Mullen (51.8 per 1,000) compared to Poole (56.9 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Corfe Mullen is violent-crime, while in Poole it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Corfe Mullen has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Poole. Corfe Mullen has 3 schools in total, while Poole has 36.

Corfe Mullen School Inspection Breakdown

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

Poole School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 36 schools (27 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCorfe MullenPoole
Total Schools336
Primary227
Secondary19
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Poole offers faster average downloads at 426.3 Mbps, compared to 379.8 Mbps in Corfe Mullen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Corfe Mullen and 97.9% in Poole. Gigabit availability stands at 72.4% in Corfe Mullen and 82.6% in Poole.

Poole is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (426 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Corfe Mullen are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Poole. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Corfe Mullen and £1,246 in Poole. 59.5% of homes in Corfe Mullen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Poole.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,961 in Corfe Mullen and £29,961 in Poole. The median age is 48.3 in Corfe Mullen and 48.3 in Poole. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Corfe Mullen and 53.8% in Poole. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Corfe Mullen versus 66.6% in Poole.

IndicatorCorfe MullenPoole
Population10,036141,009
Median Age48.348.3
Median Household Income£29,961£29,961
Employment Rate53.8%53.8%
Owner Occupied66.6%66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Corfe Mullen and Poole?
Corfe Mullen and Poole are approximately 3.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Corfe Mullen or Poole?
Corfe Mullen is cheaper, with an average house price of £399,363.
Is Corfe Mullen or Poole safer?
Corfe Mullen has the lower crime rate at 51.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Corfe Mullen or Poole?
Corfe Mullen has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Corfe Mullen or Poole?
Poole has faster average broadband at 426.3 Mbps.

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