Buntingford vs Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Langford (central Bedfordshire) wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Langford (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Langford (central Bedfordshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£458,606
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
48.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
414.6
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Langford (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £458,606, Langford (central Bedfordshire) undercuts Buntingford (£560,341) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Langford (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £232,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Buntingford (£397,211 vs £285,890).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs 18%.
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 51.5 per 1,000 in Buntingford. The most common crime category in Buntingford 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 5 schools in Buntingford, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Langford (central Bedfordshire), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 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 | Buntingford | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Langford (central Bedfordshire) averages 414.6 Mbps – ahead of Buntingford's 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 91.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 80.6% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
Langford (central Bedfordshire) is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (415 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Langford (central Bedfordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Buntingford averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,083 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). 71% of homes in Buntingford 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 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £35,716 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 42.5 in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Buntingford versus 71.2% in Langford (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 63.8% in Langford (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Buntingford | Langford (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 3,712 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 33.2% |
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