Town Pop. 10,084

Living in Corfe Mullen: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Corfe Mullen is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Corfe Mullen most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 31/100 against a town median of 60/100.

The BH18 district averages 66/100, putting Corfe Mullen 11 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 16 points below the BH18 district's 64/100. Safety (94) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BH18 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 162 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 119 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 27 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 76 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wareham Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 24 crimes
  3. 3 Violet Farm Close 18 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
48
5 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Rushcombe First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Corfe Hills SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Henbury View First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lockyer's Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Springdale First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital2.9 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital8.3 mi
Salisbury District Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Hadleigh Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,409 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 232 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.9%Student3.5%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
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
48
Hamworthy 3.1 mi
Poole 3.8 mi
Parkstone 4.5 mi
J1 M27 21.1 mi
J1 M27 21.8 mi
J2 M27 24.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 64
Detached £480,000 34
Semi-detached £360,000 15
Terraced £320,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£202k £327k £455k £580k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Beacon Hill 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Upton (Dorset) 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dorset) 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Merley 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Post Green 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lytchett Matravers 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Marshall 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wimborne Minster 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Furzehill 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Poole 67 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bearwood 63 3.6 mi away ⇄
Holton Heath 38 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corfe Mullen a nice place to live?

Corfe Mullen is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Corfe Mullen is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Corfe Mullen?

Corfe Mullen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 455 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Corfe Mullen?

Among the top-rated schools in Corfe Mullen are Rushcombe First School, Corfe Hills School and Henbury View First School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Corfe Mullen in total.

What are house prices like in Corfe Mullen?

The current median house price in Corfe Mullen is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £480,000, semi-detached £360,000, terraced £320,000. There were 64 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Corfe Mullen in context

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Postcode districts in Corfe Mullen

BH18 66 ⇄
BH21 50 ⇄

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