Town Pop. 550

Living in Corfe Castle: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Corfe Castle comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 25/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Corfe Castle places 8th of 11 in the BH20 postcode district. On environment specifically, Corfe Castle sits 12 points above the BH20 district figure of 67/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BH20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 33 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sandy Hill Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 School Lane 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Corfe Castle Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital6.6 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital12.5 mi
Salisbury District Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,289 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
42
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired36.1%Student2.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership58.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
25
Council tax Dorset · 2026-27
A £1,843
B £2,151
C £2,458
D £2,765
E £3,379
F £3,994
G £4,608
H £5,530
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Wareham 4.8 mi
Holton Heath 5.4 mi
Hamworthy 6.5 mi
J1 M27 28.1 mi
J1 M27 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Corfe Castle in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Harman's Cross 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Worth Matravers 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Langton Matravers 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ridge 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stoborough 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swanage 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Studland 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wareham 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Dorset) 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Holton Heath 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Upton (Dorset) 52 7.2 mi away ⇄
Post Green 40 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corfe Castle a nice place to live?

Corfe Castle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Corfe Castle is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Corfe Castle?

Corfe Castle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Corfe Castle?

Among the top-rated schools in Corfe Castle is Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Corfe Castle in total.

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Postcode districts in Corfe Castle

BH20 40 ⇄

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