Baldock vs Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Baldock wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£458,606
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
48.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
414.6
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Langford (central Bedfordshire) commands an average of £458,606, compared with £432,242 in Baldock – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Langford (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £232,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £582,732).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baldock prices grew faster — 23% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Baldock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.1 per 1,000 versus 48.5 per 1,000 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). The most common crime category in Baldock 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Baldock, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). There are 5 schools in Baldock and 1 in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 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 | Baldock | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.6 Mbps in Langford (central Bedfordshire) and 400.8 Mbps in Baldock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 91.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 80.6% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Langford (central Bedfordshire) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (415 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Langford (central Bedfordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Baldock averages 73.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,083 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £35,716 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 42.5 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 71.2% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 63.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Baldock | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 3,712 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 33.2% |
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