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Benson & Crowmarsh

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About

Benson & Crowmarsh ward is located in South Oxfordshire, covering the villages of Benson and Crowmarsh Gifford. The area lies along the River Thames, with Benson situated on the north bank and Crowmarsh on the south. The ward is known for its rural setting, with open fields and farmland surrounding the villages. Benson features a mix of historic buildings and modern housing, while Crowmarsh Gifford has a quieter, more residential character.

The ward benefits from good transport links, including the A4074 road connecting it to Oxford and Reading. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and primary schools in both villages. The area is popular with commuters due to its proximity to larger towns and cities. The Thames Path runs through the ward, offering scenic walks along the river. Community events, such as the Benson Christmas Light Festival, bring residents together throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Benson & Crowmarsh has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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 is £66,830 per year. There are 5 schools in Benson & Crowmarsh: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Benson & Crowmarsh 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 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
Detached54£625,000
Flats9£275,000
Semi-Detached40£425,000
Terraced23£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

OX106NT

Westfield Close

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.