Ampthill vs Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Langford (central Bedfordshire) is about 56% cheaper on average. Langford (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£458,606
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
48.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
414.6
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Langford (central Bedfordshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £458,606 versus £717,486 in Ampthill. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Langford (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £232,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £367,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.5 offences per 1,000 people, Langford (central Bedfordshire) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ampthill's 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Langford (central Bedfordshire) 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Ampthill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langford (Central Bedfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Langford (central Bedfordshire) enjoy 414.6 Mbps on average, while Ampthill lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 91.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 80.6% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Langford (central Bedfordshire) is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (415 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Langford (central Bedfordshire) is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Ampthill's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,083 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Langford (central Bedfordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ampthill has a population of 8,825 while Langford (central Bedfordshire) has 3,712. Median household income is £35,716 in Langford (central Bedfordshire) and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42.5 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Ampthill | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 3,712 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.2% |
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