Benson vs Goring
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Benson wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Goring has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Benson edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Benson
£508,330
Goring
£731,860
Crime Rate
Benson
40.7
Goring
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Benson
100.0%
Goring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Benson
350.1
Goring
368.4
EPC Rating
Benson
70.9
Goring
70.4
Median Income
Benson
£38,006
Goring
£37,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £508,330, Benson undercuts Goring (£731,860) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Benson is a flat at £292,500, while in Goring it is a flat at £321,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Goring (£701,083 vs £412,136).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goring prices grew faster — 36% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Goring experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.2 per 1,000 versus 40.7 per 1,000 in Benson. The most common crime category in Benson is violent-crime, while in Goring it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Benson, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Goring, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Benson School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Benson | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Goring averages 368.4 Mbps – ahead of Benson's 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Benson and 96% in Goring. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Benson and 69.2% in Goring.
Goring is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (368 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Benson leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Goring averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Benson and £1,330 in Goring. 64.2% of homes in Benson have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Goring.
Benson has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,006 in Benson and £37,362 in Goring. The median age is 44.8 in Benson and 44.3 in Goring. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Benson versus 68.9% in Goring. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Benson and 63% in Goring.
| Indicator | Benson | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,236 | 3,434 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £37,362 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 40.3% |
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