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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 42 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
42
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
17.61(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.52(-52%)
Burglary
5.28(+102%)
Other theft
4.69(-16%)
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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Benson & Crowmarsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Detached59£640,000
Flats10£267,500
Semi-Detached41£420,000
Terraced22£405,000

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

OX108DT

Nosworthy Way

OX106LB

Horseshoes Lane

OX106PZ

Old London Road

OX106RP

High Street

OX106RS

Paddock Close

OX108FZ

Marshfield

OX106DY

Anthony Hill Road

OX106NS

Newton Way

OX106PN

Clack's Lane

OX106UW

Merlin Close

OX107EY

St Lawrence Close

OX108DA

Mongewell Park

OX106NN

Green Close

OX106NY

The Meer

OX107DT

Quaker Lane

OX108FP

Halifax Road

OX495NT

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106AB

Alister Taylor Avenue

OX106DP

Blenheim Place

OX106DS

Barnett Way

OX106GJ

Restwald Close

OX106GS

Boteler Gardens

OX106HL

High Street

OX106LR

Buckners Close

OX108PN

Clack's Lane

OX106FS

Kings Close

OX106NH

Westfield Road

OX106SU

Coach Way

OX108HA

Thames Mead

OX106GN

Clerk Bank

OX108HE

Retreat Gardens

OX106HA

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX108EF

The Street

OX106ND

Hale Road

OX106RR

Old London Road

OX107HG

Cherry Close

OX108EE

Winters Field

OX106HG

Nolay Close

OX106NA

The Close

OX106TA

Church Close

OX108EW

Newnham Green

OX106DJ

Swift Way

OX106GD

Gerard Avenue

OX106SE

Birmingham Yard

OX106SF

Church Road

OX106UL

Wessex Road

OX107HE

St Lawrence Close

OX108BQ

Crowmarsh Hill

OX106BL

The Street

OX106JX

Braze Lane

OX106NJ

Westfield Road

OX106QQ

Nuffield Lane

OX106UN

Merlin Close

OX108BW

Old Reading Road

OX108BX

Carmel Terrace

OX106BD

Wallingford Road

OX106FT

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106LP

Crown Lane

OX106PY

Old London Road

OX107DF

Sinodun View

OX107DP

The Green North

OX106LU

Chapel Lane

OX107BP

St Johns Lane

OX106DN

Heron Road

OX107DS

Thame Road

OX106BA

White House Road

OX106DH

Chipmunk Road

OX106DW

Valetta Way

OX106EW

Lancaster Avenue

OX106FY

China Piece

OX106NZ

Watlington Road

OX106RU

St Helens Avenue

OX106SD

Castle Square

OX108EG

The Street

OX106BH

Church Lane

OX106EJ

Baker Avenue

OX106LY

Littleworth Road

OX108DY

Wallingford Road

OX106EL

Cross Avenue

OX106JG

Hollandtide Lane

OX107ES

Wallingford Road

OX107EW

Wharf Road

OX108BB

Benson Lane

OX108FD

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106LJ

Brook Street

OX106FA

Bell Weather Furlong

OX106PE

Benson & Crowmarsh

OX106PP

Nuffield Lane

OX107ER

Court Drive

OX107EU

Wallingford Road

OX108EZ

Murren Croft

OX108FN

Bellamy Way

OX106DQ

Chipmunk Road

OX106EB

Hudleston Avenue

OX106FR

Lukes Close

OX106NF

Porthill Road

OX106FH

Williams Orchard

OX106FN

Hither Derhams

OX107EA

Thame Road

OX108BS

Constitution Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.