Benson vs Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Benson is about 1% cheaper on average. Benson has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Benson edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Benson
£508,330
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£511,213
Crime Rate
Benson
40.7
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Benson
100.0%
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Benson
350.1
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
374.9
EPC Rating
Benson
70.9
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
70.5
Median Income
Benson
£38,006
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Benson is £508,330, which is 1% less than Haddenham (buckinghamshire) at £511,213. The most affordable entry point in Benson is a flat at £292,500, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) it is a flat at £269,889.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (£496,479 vs £412,136).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) prices grew faster — 7% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Benson (40.7 per 1,000) compared to Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (59.3 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Benson is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) 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 EastBenson has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Benson has 2 schools in total, while Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has 3.
Benson School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Benson | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) offers faster average downloads at 374.9 Mbps, compared to 350.1 Mbps in Benson. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Benson and 91.3% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Benson and 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (375 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Benson are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Benson and £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). 64.2% of homes in Benson have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,006 in Benson and £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The median age is 44.8 in Benson and 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Benson and 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Benson versus 70% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
| Indicator | Benson | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,236 | 5,603 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 41% |
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