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Benson & Crowmarsh

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About

The Benson & Crowmarsh ward is a primarily rural area in South Oxfordshire, encompassing the villages of Benson, Crowmarsh Gifford, and the hamlet of Preston Crowmarsh. It is situated along the River Thames, with the town of Wallingford located directly across the river. The landscape is characterised by farmland and the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the east. The ward contains sections of the ancient Icknield Way and Ridgeway long-distance paths.

The area has a long history, with Benson's large village green historically used as a mustering point for troops. Crowmarsh Gifford is the site of the former Battle of Wallingford, a medieval siege. The Benson Waterfront, with its boatyards and moorings, is a focal point for leisure activity on the river. The ward is also home to a major Ministry of Defence airfield, which has shaped the local environment and economy for decades.

Area overview

On average Benson & Crowmarsh has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benson & Crowmarsh is £73,838 per year. There are 5 schools in Benson & Crowmarsh: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Benson & Crowmarsh is home to around 8,520 people, with a population density of about 211.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benson & Crowmarsh Population
8,520
Population density
211.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.01(-40%)
Burglary
6.46(+148%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.52(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.93(-24%)
Other theft
4.93(-12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,697
90.33%
Other White
327
3.84%
Other
70
0.82%
Other Asian
63
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.69%
Total population: 8,521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,060
44.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,379
20.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
845
12.31%
No qualifications
669
9.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
439
6.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,862

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,274
37.98%
Owns with a mortgage
938
27.97%
Other forms of private rent
439
13.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
11.21%
Other social rented
249
7.42%
Total households: 3,354

Property prices in Benson & Crowmarsh

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Benson & Crowmarsh 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£420,000
Terraced21£408,000
Flats8£249,250
Detached55£655,000

10 years median price trend in Benson & Crowmarsh

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

All postcodes in Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106FW

Winch Piece

OX106GJ

Restwald Close

OX106HQ

High Street

OX106PX

Old London Road

OX106DF

Beverley Close

OX106HS

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106EB

Hudleston Avenue

OX108DT

Nosworthy Way

OX106NQ

Rumbolds Close

OX108BU

Mongewell Court

OX106AA

Clay Lane

OX108DY

Wallingford Road

OX107DN

The Green South

OX106RX

St Helens Crescent

OX106DD

Andover Road

OX108BQ

Crowmarsh Hill

OX106UJ

Anthony Hill Road

OX106ST

Monarchs Court

OX106LL

The Cedars

OX106FT

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106NU

Observatory Close

OX106HW

Chaucer Court

OX107ED

New Road

OX106HG

Nolay Close

OX106SF

Church Road

OX106FL

Farther Derhams

OX106FE

Elm Bridge Mead

OX108EH

The Street

OX106PL

Beggarsbush Hill

OX107DS

Thame Road

OX108EU

Thames Mead

OX106EN

Cross Close

OX107DW

The Green North

OX106SJ

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX108BE

Clack's Lane

OX106DG

Argosy Road

OX106DY

Anthony Hill Road

OX106AB

Alister Taylor Avenue

OX106EL

Cross Avenue

OX106FX

Mile Stone Piece

OX108EX

Thames Mead

OX106GH

Cadewell Lane

OX107EL

Henley Road

OX106FF

Mondays Field

OX106FY

China Piece

OX106NY

The Meer

OX108GA

Cromwells

OX106GB

Coppice Piece

OX108EA

The Street

OX107EX

Plough Close

OX108EP

Newnham Green

OX106SH

Churchfield Lane

OX106JF

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX108FQ

Elizabeth Road

OX106NB

Hale Road

OX108BS

Constitution Hill

OX106PQ

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106EA

Alister Taylor Avenue

OX106LJ

Brook Street

OX106LG

Chiltern Close

OX495NT

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106BQ

Church Lane

OX106QQ

Nuffield Lane

OX106FR

Lukes Close

OX108FY

Willis Way

OX106LB

Horseshoes Lane

OX106JY

Wingfield Close

OX106EH

Baker Close

OX107DH

Thame Road

OX106JA

Britwell Road

OX108BH

Meadow Lane

OX106PS

Cox's Lane

OX107DE

Thame Road

OX107HA

The Green North

OX107EG

Henley Road

OX108DS

Jethro Tull Gardens

OX108FU

Rush Way

OX106HN

Levers Cottage

OX107BP

St Johns Lane

OX106FB

Lane Ness

OX107EH

Henley Road

OX106ND

Hale Road

OX106GF

Merryweather

OX106FH

Williams Orchard

OX106LA

Eyres Close

OX107ES

Wallingford Road

OX106PZ

Old London Road

OX108ED

Benson Lane

OX108FR

Hasthorpe Road

OX108NR

Howbery Farm

OX106QG

Oakley Wood

OX106ES

Days Lane

OX106PJ

Day's Lane

OX106JX

Braze Lane

OX106GG

Freeman Place

OX107EF

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX107DT

Quaker Lane

OX106GN

Clerk Bank

OX107EJ

Hartley Close

OX106EP

Benson & Crowmarsh

Data Sources

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