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Corfe Mullen vs Wool

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Corfe 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.

MetricCorfe MullenWool
Total Schools33
Primary23
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCorfe MullenWool
Population10,0365,377
Median Age48.351.1
Median Household Income£29,961£29,709
Employment Rate53.8%52.1%
Owner Occupied66.6%70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%31.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Corfe Mullen and Wool?
Corfe Mullen and Wool are approximately 11.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Corfe Mullen or Wool?
Wool is cheaper, with an average house price of £379,983.
Is Corfe Mullen or Wool safer?
Wool has the lower crime rate at 45.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Corfe Mullen or Wool?
Corfe Mullen has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Corfe Mullen or Wool?
Corfe Mullen has faster average broadband at 379.8 Mbps.

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