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Barton-le-Clay vs Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBarton-le-ClayLangford (Central Bedfordshire)
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorBarton-le-ClayLangford (Central Bedfordshire)
Population4,9413,712
Median Age4242.5
Median Household Income£34,566£35,716
Employment Rate62.5%63.8%
Owner Occupied67%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified34%33.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Le Clay and Langford (central Bedfordshire)?
Barton Le Clay and Langford (central Bedfordshire) are approximately 8.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Le Clay or Langford (central Bedfordshire)?
Barton Le Clay is cheaper, with an average house price of £425,505.
Is Barton Le Clay or Langford (central Bedfordshire) safer?
Langford (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Le Clay or Langford (central Bedfordshire)?
Barton Le Clay has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Le Clay or Langford (central Bedfordshire)?
Langford (central Bedfordshire) has faster average broadband at 414.6 Mbps.

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