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Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

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About

Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford is a rural area in South Oxfordshire, situated near the River Thames and the market town of Wallingford. The area is characterised by open farmland, quiet lanes, and scattered residential properties, offering a peaceful setting. Crowmarsh Gifford, the larger of the two, has a mix of historic buildings and modern housing, while Benson features a village centre with local amenities, including shops and pubs.

The landscape is dominated by flat, fertile fields, with the Chiltern Hills visible to the east. The area is well-connected, with the A4074 providing access to Oxford and Reading. Benson also has a small airfield, adding a unique feature to the locality. Walking and cycling routes along the river and through the countryside are popular, reflecting the area’s quiet, rural appeal.

Area overview

On average Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford is £68,900 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,175,000.

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
Detached29£670,000
Flats6£267,500
Semi-Detached22£472,500
Terraced15£400,000

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

OX106DQ

Chipmunk Road

OX106EB

Hudleston Avenue

OX106FN

Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

OX106FR

Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

OX106NF

Port Hill Road

OX108BS

Constitution Hill

RG95RU

Huntercombe End

RG95TG

Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford

OX106EA

Alister Taylor Avenue

OX106FE

Elm Bridge Mead

OX108EQ

Clack's Lane

OX108ER

The Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.