Town Pop. 3,420

Living in Langford (Central Bedfordshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langford (Central Bedfordshire) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Langford (Central Bedfordshire) places 2nd of 8 in the SG18 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 40 points above the SG18 district's 49/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Healthcare (6), transport (14), schools (26) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG18 postcode district.

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Langford (Central Bedfordshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Steamer Croft 25 crimes
  2. 2 Langford Road 22 crimes
  3. 3 Riverside Gardens 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Langford Village AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLister Hospital8.5 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital13.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgerySaffron Health Partnership2.1 mi
GP capacity2,720 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.1%Student2.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Central Bedfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,677
B £1,957
C £2,236
D £2,516
E £3,075
F £3,634
G £4,193
H £5,032
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Arlesey 1.9 mi
Biggleswade 2.2 mi
Sandy 4.9 mi
J10 A1(M) 3.7 mi
J10 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J9 A1(M) 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £365,000 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£242k £366k £494k £618k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Broom (Central Bedfordshire) 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Henlow 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Southill 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Caldecote 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ickwell 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dunton 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langford (Central Bedfordshire) a nice place to live?

Langford (Central Bedfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langford (Central Bedfordshire) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Langford (Central Bedfordshire)?

Langford (Central Bedfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langford (Central Bedfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Langford (Central Bedfordshire) is Langford Village Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Langford (Central Bedfordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Langford (Central Bedfordshire)?

The current median house price in Langford (Central Bedfordshire) is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Langford (Central Bedfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Langford (Central Bedfordshire)

SG18 47 ⇄

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