Corfe Mullen vs Wool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wool offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Wool has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corfe Mullen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corfe Mullen
£399,363
Wool
£379,983
Crime Rate
Corfe Mullen
51.8
Wool
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corfe Mullen
100.0%
Wool
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Corfe Mullen
379.8
Wool
264.8
EPC Rating
Corfe Mullen
69
Wool
68.3
Median Income
Corfe Mullen
£29,961
Wool
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Wool is £379,983, which is 5% less than Corfe Mullen at £399,363. The most affordable entry point in Corfe Mullen is a flat at £185,385, while in Wool it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Corfe Mullen (£352,771 vs £278,278).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wool prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 45.2 offences per 1,000 people, Wool is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Corfe Mullen's 51.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corfe Mullen is violent-crime, while in Wool 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 66.7% in Wool. Corfe Mullen has 3 schools in total, while Wool has 3.
Corfe Mullen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wool School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corfe Mullen | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Corfe Mullen offers faster average downloads at 379.8 Mbps, compared to 264.8 Mbps in Wool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Corfe Mullen and 86.3% in Wool. Gigabit availability stands at 72.4% in Corfe Mullen and 45.7% in Wool.
Corfe Mullen is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (380 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Corfe Mullen are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Wool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Corfe Mullen and £1,375 in Wool. 59.5% of homes in Corfe Mullen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Wool.
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 Wool. The median age is 48.3 in Corfe Mullen and 51.1 in Wool. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Corfe Mullen and 52.1% in Wool. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Corfe Mullen versus 70.4% in Wool.
| Indicator | Corfe Mullen | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,036 | 5,377 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,961 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.5% |
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