Benson vs Stokenchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stokenchurch is about 41% cheaper on average. Benson has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Benson
£508,330
Stokenchurch
£360,075
Crime Rate
Benson
40.7
Stokenchurch
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Benson
100.0%
Stokenchurch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Benson
350.1
Stokenchurch
302.3
EPC Rating
Benson
70.9
Stokenchurch
70.7
Median Income
Benson
£38,006
Stokenchurch
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Stokenchurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,075 versus £508,330 in Benson. The most affordable entry point in Benson is a flat at £292,500, while in Stokenchurch it is a flat at £218,895.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Benson (£292,500 vs £218,895).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Benson prices grew faster — -4% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Benson (40.7 per 1,000) compared to Stokenchurch (58.8 per 1,000), a 44% difference. The most common crime category in Benson is violent-crime, while in Stokenchurch 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Benson and Stokenchurch. Benson has 2 schools and Stokenchurch has 1 schools.
Benson School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stokenchurch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Benson | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Benson enjoy 350.1 Mbps on average, while Stokenchurch lags behind at 302.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Benson and 91.1% in Stokenchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Benson and 53.7% in Stokenchurch.
Benson is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (350 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Benson is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Stokenchurch's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Benson and £1,292 in Stokenchurch. 64.2% of homes in Benson have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Stokenchurch.
Stokenchurch has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Benson has a population of 5,236 while Stokenchurch has 4,351. Median household income is £38,006 in Benson and £36,738.5 in Stokenchurch. The median age is 44.8 in Benson and 44.1 in Stokenchurch. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Benson and 62.2% in Stokenchurch.
| Indicator | Benson | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,236 | 4,351 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 42.3% |
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