Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Luton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Luton offers lower property prices by roughly 78%. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£585,382
Luton
£328,504
Crime Rate
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
52.1
Luton
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
100.0%
Luton
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
386.8
Luton
455.5
EPC Rating
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
70.8
Luton
71.5
Median Income
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£35,613
Luton
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Luton is £328,504, which is 78% less than Abbots Langley And Kings Langley at £585,382. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Luton it is a flat at £181,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 111% pricier in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (£1,005,690 vs £475,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Luton prices grew faster — 30% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (52.1 per 1,000) compared to Luton (82.8 per 1,000), a 59% difference. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Luton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandAbbots Langley And Kings Langley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.3% in Luton. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has 6 schools in total, while Luton has 62.
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Luton School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 62 |
| Primary | 5 | 49 |
| Secondary | 1 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Luton offers faster average downloads at 455.5 Mbps, compared to 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 97% in Luton. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 88.5% in Luton.
Luton is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (456 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Luton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,097 in Luton. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Luton.
Luton has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £32,453.3 in Luton. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 40.6 in Luton. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.1% in Luton. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 63% in Luton.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 233,524 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 33.6% |
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