Corfe Mullen vs Poole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestCorfe 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.
| Metric | Corfe Mullen | Poole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 36 |
| Primary | 2 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Corfe Mullen | Poole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,036 | 141,009 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,961 | £29,961 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.8% |
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