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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

OX106FS

Kings Close

OX106BD

Wallingford Road

OX106UN

Merlin Close

OX106SQ

Benson Lane

OX106DR

Blenheim Place

OX108HB

The Street

OX108BD

Benson Lane

OX107EW

Wharf Road

OX106DP

Blenheim Place

OX106PE

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106NE

Hale Road

OX106DN

Heron Road

OX106PA

One End Lane

OX106PY

Old London Road

OX108FW

Little Hitchen

OX108HA

Thames Mead

OX107ER

Court Drive

OX108EF

The Street

OX106DA

Green Lane

OX107BS

Six Acres

OX106NF

Porthill Road

OX108DQ

Robert Sparrow Gardens

OX106HU

The Street

OX106SN

Castle Close

OX106EQ

Baker Avenue

OX106PH

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106EW

Lancaster Avenue

OX106SL

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX107DP

The Green North

OX106FQ

Broad Lays

OX106RY

St Helens Avenue

OX106NL

Westfield Road

OX106UG

Rowland Close

OX106HP

Lower Farm Barn

OX106HA

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX107ET

Wallingford Road

OX106BF

Baileys Orchard

OX106HB

Benson Road

OX106GY

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106FD

Cheneys Piece

OX106FJ

Walnut Acre

OX106UQ

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106UH

Spitfire Close

OX106BB

Wallingford Road

OX108BJ

Park View

OX106EX

Forge Close

OX107DB

Henfield View

OX106HD

Cottesmore Lane

OX108EG

The Street

OX107SB

Oatlands Close

OX106NT

Westfield Close

OX106FP

Maple Furlong

OX106TA

Church Close

OX108EL

Home Farm

OX106LR

Buckners Close

OX106PW

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX107DF

Sinodun View

OX106SR

Gravel Close

OX108ES

The Street

OX106HE

Benson Road

OX107EA

Thame Road

OX106HR

Burrows Hill

OX106SW

St Helens Way

OX106UW

Merlin Close

OX106PG

The Common

OX106NZ

Watlington Road

OX108FP

Halifax Road

OX106LQ

Brook Street

OX108DH

Botany Gardens

OX106DJ

Swift Way

OX106PB

Aldridge Close

OX107EP

Shillingford Court

OX108BB

Benson Lane

OX107DA

Thame Road

OX106FU

Great Mead

OX106LT

Watlington Road

OX106RT

The Moorlands

OX108EN

Old Reading Road

OX106UL

Wessex Road

OX108BG

Crowmarsh Hill

OX107EY

St Lawrence Close

OX106EY

Potash Mead

OX108PN

Clack's Lane

OX106SU

Coach Way

OX106DW

Valetta Way

OX106RU

St Helens Avenue

OX106DE

Belfast Road

OX106NG

Sands Way

OX106NN

Green Close

OX106LN

Old Barn Close

OX108HE

Retreat Gardens

OX108FD

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106LU

Chapel Lane

OX106BG

Cook Lane

OX107DR

The Green South

OX106HF

Eyres Lane

OX106RL

Mill Stream

OX108DD

Constitution Hill

OX106RZ

Saxon Court

OX106GE

Cotel Close

Data Sources

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