Bowburn vs Langley Park
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bowburn is about 35% cheaper on average. Langley Park has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Langley Park
£219,245
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Langley Park
89.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Langley Park
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Langley Park
171.3
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Langley Park
71.5
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Langley Park
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Bowburn is £142,993, which is 35% less than Langley Park at £219,245. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Langley Park it is a flat at £56,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Langley Park (£116,537 vs £95,398).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langley Park prices grew faster — 116% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Langley Park (89.3 per 1,000) compared to Bowburn (89.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bowburn is violent-crime, while in Langley Park 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 North EastBowburn has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Langley Park. Bowburn has 1 schools in total, while Langley Park has 1.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langley Park School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bowburn offers faster average downloads at 349.2 Mbps, compared to 171.3 Mbps in Langley Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 87.9% in Langley Park. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 23.6% in Langley Park.
Bowburn is the faster of the two by 104% on average download speed (349 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bowburn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Langley Park. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,191 in Langley Park. 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Langley Park.
Bowburn has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Bowburn and £28,414 in Langley Park. The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 44.7 in Langley Park. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.2% in Langley Park. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bowburn versus 62.5% in Langley Park.
| Indicator | Bowburn | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 4,031 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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