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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

OX106EA

Alister Taylor Avenue

OX106FE

Elm Bridge Mead

OX106GH

Cadewell Lane

OX106NT

Westfield Close

OX108EQ

The Street

OX108ER

The Street

Data Sources

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