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Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

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About

Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford are neighbouring settlements on opposite banks of the River Thames in South Oxfordshire. The area is dominated by the river's presence, with Benson's historic waterfront and Crowmarsh's open meadows. The landscape is primarily low-lying floodplain, giving way to gentle hills. The A4074 road forms a significant transport link between the two, connecting them to larger towns.

A notable feature is the large network of gravel pits south of Benson, now flooded and repurposed for water sports and nature reserves. The area has a long history, with evidence of a major medieval battle fought at Crowmarsh. Farming and light industry are present, alongside commuter activity due to road and rail links to Reading and Oxford.

Area overview

On average Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford is £74,020 per year. There are 4 schools in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford is home to around 8,011 people, with a population density of about 128.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford Population
8,011
Population density
128.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.23(-52%)
Burglary
5.74(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.62(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-32%)
Other theft
3.87(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,818
85.11%
Other White
448
5.59%
Other Asian
122
1.52%
Other
83
1.04%
African
69
0.86%
Total population: 8,011

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,921
45.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,314
20.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
11.76%
No qualifications
615
9.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
424
6.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,480

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
987
34.28%
Owns with a mortgage
791
27.47%
Other forms of private rent
436
15.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
369
12.82%
Other social rented
229
7.95%
Total households: 2,879

Property prices in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £4,460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached24£467,500
Detached40£701,250
Flats3£200,000
Terraced10£417,500

10 years median price trend in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford.

All postcodes in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

OX106HS

Benson & Crowmarsh

RG95RR

Huntercombe End

OX106DH

Chipmunk Road

OX106QX

Berins Hill

OX106BA

White House Road

OX108HF

The Limes

RG80TJ

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX106UN

Merlin Close

OX106SZ

High Street

OX106UJ

Anthony Hill Road

RG95RS

Huntercombe End

OX106DG

Argosy Road

OX108BX

Carmel Terrace

OX108EG

The Street

OX106AR

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX106FP

Maple Furlong

OX106BH

Church Lane

OX106FE

Elm Bridge Mead

OX106DU

Anson Road

OX106LA

Eyres Close

OX106QY

Urquhart Lane

OX108FT

French Gardens

OX106QJ

Nuffield Lane

OX108BU

Mongewell Court

OX106DZ

Geoffrey Tuttle Drive

OX106PN

Clack's Lane

OX106NE

Hale Road

OX106ET

Pocock Lane

OX495PE

Chalgrove

OX106AB

Alister Taylor Avenue

OX108ED

Benson Lane

OX108DD

Constitution Hill

OX106EA

Alister Taylor Avenue

OX106EE

Mckee Square

OX495PN

Chalgrove

OX108BJ

Park View

OX106QB

Gangsdown Hill

OX106DT

Anson Road

OX106AD

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX106SE

Birmingham Yard

OX106RD

Urquhart Lane

OX106PS

Cox's Lane

OX495PF

Firebrass Hill

OX108DG

Lane End

RG95SR

Nuffield Hill

OX108ES

The Street

OX108BG

Crowmarsh Hill

OX106BG

Cook Lane

OX106PE

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106JG

Hollandtide Lane

OX108EQ

The Street

OX106PB

Aldridge Close

OX108FL

Stephens Field

OX106EU

Bonners Mead

OX106PX

Old London Road

OX108BB

Benson Lane

RG95SW

Ridgeway Close

OX106QQ

Nuffield Lane

RG95RU

Huntercombe End

OX106EG

Fielden Close

OX106AN

Woodcote & Rotherfield

RG95TG

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX106PT

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX106RZ

Saxon Court

OX108BD

Benson Lane

RG95TB

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX108EF

The Street

OX106FT

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106LP

Crown Lane

OX108BQ

Crowmarsh Hill

OX106JY

Wingfield Close

RG95SU

Howberry Lane

RG95ST

Churchfield

OX106HQ

High Street

OX108FZ

Marshfield

OX106EN

Cross Close

RG95SY

Timbers Lane

OX106FY

China Piece

OX495NR

Cadwell Lane

OX106HX

Cat Lane

RG95RT

Port Hill

OX108HB

The Street

OX106AF

Port Way

OX106DS

Barnett Way

OX106FD

Cheneys Piece

OX106FW

Winch Piece

OX106AL

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX108BE

Clack's Lane

OX108FU

Rush Way

OX106NA

The Close

OX106QF

Mays Cottages

OX106DP

Blenheim Place

OX106UG

Rowland Close

OX108FP

Halifax Road

OX106SR

Gravel Close

OX106PJ

Day's Lane

OX108PN

Clack's Lane

OX106EH

Baker Close

RG95TF

Woodcote & Rotherfield

OX106EQ

Baker Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.