Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

A snapshot of life in Langford (Central Bedfordshire), East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Langford (Central Bedfordshire) is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 3,712. The average house price is £458,606 and the overall crime rate is 48.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Langford (Central Bedfordshire) ranks

Population

3,712

Avg House Price

£458,606

Crime Rate

48.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

415 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,716

Median Age

42.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Langford (central Bedfordshire)'s detached homes (£582,732) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£232,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Langford (central Bedfordshire) prices have risen 18% over the last 9 years (£388,488 → £458,606).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£582,732	£552,500	44
Semi-Detached	£367,880	£355,000	25
Terraced	£285,890	£295,000	24
Flat	£232,667	£208,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Langford (Central Bedfordshire) is 48.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Langford (central Bedfordshire): violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Langford Village Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Langford (central Bedfordshire) averages 415 Mbps — 315% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Langford (central Bedfordshire) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.9
% Rated C or Above	71.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,083

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,712
Median Age	42.5
Median Household Income	£35,716
Employment Rate	63.8%
Owner Occupied	71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Langford (central Bedfordshire)?

The average house price in Langford (central Bedfordshire) is £458,606 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Langford (central Bedfordshire)?

The most affordable entry point in Langford (central Bedfordshire) is a flat, with an average price of £232,667.

Is Langford (central Bedfordshire) a safe place to live?

Langford (central Bedfordshire) has a recorded crime rate of 48.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Langford (central Bedfordshire)?

Langford (central Bedfordshire) has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Langford (central Bedfordshire)?

Average broadband download speeds in Langford (central Bedfordshire) are around 415 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.8% of premises.

How big is Langford (central Bedfordshire)?

Langford (central Bedfordshire) is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 3,712.

Most compared with

How does Langford (Central Bedfordshire) stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

House price: £717,486 · £458,606
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.5
Distance: 9.9 mi

Arlesey

Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

House price: £476,109 · £458,606
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.5
Distance: 2.8 mi

Baldock

Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

House price: £432,242 · £458,606
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.5
Distance: 5.8 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

House price: £425,505 · £458,606
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.5
Distance: 8.9 mi

Bedford

Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

House price: £432,760 · £458,606
Crime rate: 77.7 · 48.5
Distance: 10.1 mi

Biggleswade

Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

House price: £399,954 · £458,606
Crime rate: 48.7 · 48.5
Distance: 2.4 mi

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