Barton-le-Clay vs Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barton Le Clay wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Langford (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barton Le Clay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barton-le-Clay
£425,505
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£458,606
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
48.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
414.6
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £425,505, Barton Le Clay undercuts Langford (central Bedfordshire) (£458,606) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Langford (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £232,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£326,088 vs £285,890).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langford (central Bedfordshire) prices grew faster — 18% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Langford (central Bedfordshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.5 per 1,000 versus 48.6 per 1,000 in Barton Le Clay. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Barton Le Clay, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Langford (central Bedfordshire), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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 | Barton-le-Clay | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Langford (central Bedfordshire) averages 414.6 Mbps – ahead of Barton Le Clay's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 91.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay 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
Langford (central Bedfordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Barton Le Clay averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,083 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay 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
Median household income is £35,716 in Langford (central Bedfordshire) and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42.5 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 71.2% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 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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