Area guide · South Oxfordshire

Living in Benson

A snapshot of life in Benson, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Benson is a village in South Oxfordshire, South East with a population of 5,236. The average house price is £508,330 and the overall crime rate is 40.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Benson ranks

Population

5,236

Avg House Price

£508,330

Crime Rate

40.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

350 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£38,006

Median Age

44.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Benson's detached homes (£649,432) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£292,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Benson prices have fallen 4% over the last 9 years (£526,901 → £508,330).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£649,432	£630,000	41
Semi-Detached	£412,136	£405,000	32
Terraced	£388,579	£400,000	19
Flat	£292,500	£292,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Benson is 40.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Benson: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Benson Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
RAF Benson Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Benson averages 350 Mbps — 250% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Benson homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	64.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,343

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,236
Median Age	44.8
Median Household Income	£38,006
Employment Rate	62.9%
Owner Occupied	70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	43.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Benson?

The average house price in Benson is £508,330 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Benson?

The most affordable entry point in Benson is a flat, with an average price of £292,500.

Is Benson a safe place to live?

Benson has a recorded crime rate of 40.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Benson?

Benson has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Benson?

Average broadband download speeds in Benson are around 350 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Benson?

Benson is a settlement in South Oxfordshire with a population of approximately 5,236.

Most compared with

How does Benson stack up against its neighbours?

Abingdon-on-Thames

Benson

House price: £524,455 · £508,330
Crime rate: 46.4 · 40.7
Distance: 8.8 mi

Benson

Caversham

House price: £508,330 · £504,204
Crime rate: 40.7 · 95.7
Distance: 11.4 mi

Benson

Charvil

House price: £508,330 · £683,121
Crime rate: 40.7 · 40.2
Distance: 13.5 mi

Benson

Chinnor

House price: £508,330 · £556,618
Crime rate: 40.7 · 40.6
Distance: 9.9 mi

Benson

Cholsey

House price: £508,330 · £437,338
Crime rate: 40.7 · 40.3
Distance: 3.8 mi

Benson

Didcot

House price: £508,330 · £398,746
Crime rate: 40.7 · 40.5
Distance: 6.4 mi

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