Arlesey vs Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Langford (central Bedfordshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Langford (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£458,606
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
48.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
414.6
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
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 £476,109 in Arlesey. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Langford (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £232,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Langford (central Bedfordshire) (£232,667 vs £194,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% 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 Arlesey's 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey 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 Arlesey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Arlesey | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arlesey enjoy 454.9 Mbps on average, while Langford (central Bedfordshire) lags behind at 414.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 91.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 80.6% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (455 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arlesey is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Langford (central Bedfordshire)'s band C (score 73.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,083 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arlesey has a population of 6,027 while Langford (central Bedfordshire) has 3,712. Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £35,716 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 42.5 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 63.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Arlesey | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 3,712 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.2% |
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