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Corfe Mullen

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About

Corfe Mullen is a large village situated on the eastern edge of the Dorset heathlands, north of the River Stour and the town of Wimborne Minster. Its landscape is characterised by a mix of residential development and areas of open heathland, with the underlying geology of sand and gravel influencing its soil and vegetation. The settlement is primarily a residential community, with local services centred along the main thoroughfare of Blandford Road.

The area retains a distinct rural character in its outlying parts, where pockets of ancient woodland and heath remain. A notable feature is the presence of several old brick and tile works sites, a legacy of the local clay industry that once operated here. Public footpaths connect to the wider heathland network, providing access to open spaces like Upton Heath, which lies just to the south.

Area overview

On average Corfe Mullen has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Corfe Mullen is £60,925 per year. There are 4 schools in Corfe Mullen: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Corfe Mullen is home to around 10,374 people, with a population density of about 845.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Corfe Mullen Population
10,374
Population density
845.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.99(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.6(-60%)
Other theft
2.12(-62%)
Public order
2.12(-68%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,880
95.26%
Other White
193
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.49%
Irish
41
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.37%
Total population: 10,372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,709
31.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,725
20.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,355
15.76%
No qualifications
1,018
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
942
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 8,595

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,026
47.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,516
35.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
368
8.56%
Other social rented
273
6.35%
Other forms of private rent
74
1.72%
Total households: 4,299

Property prices in Corfe Mullen

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Corfe Mullen area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Corfe Mullen in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Corfe Mullen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£187,000
Detached67£518,000
Terraced26£320,250
Semi-Detached21£349,000

10 years median price trend in Corfe Mullen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Corfe Mullen.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.