Benson vs Sutton Courtenay and Milton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Sutton Courtenay And Milton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Benson has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Benson edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Benson
£508,330
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£474,757
Crime Rate
Benson
40.7
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Benson
100.0%
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Benson
350.1
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
424.1
EPC Rating
Benson
70.9
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
72
Median Income
Benson
£38,006
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £474,757, Sutton Courtenay And Milton undercuts Benson (£508,330) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Benson is a flat at £292,500, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton it is a flat at £197,404.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Benson (£292,500 vs £197,404).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sutton Courtenay And Milton prices grew faster — 14% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBenson has a crime rate of 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Sutton Courtenay And Milton at 46.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Benson is violent-crime, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton 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 Sutton Courtenay And Milton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 0%.
Benson School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Courtenay and Milton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Benson | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sutton Courtenay And Milton averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Benson's 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Benson and 96.7% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Benson and 79.6% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Sutton Courtenay And Milton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (424 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Sutton Courtenay And Milton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Benson averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Benson and £1,266 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. 64.2% of homes in Benson have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Sutton Courtenay And Milton has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,125 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton and £38,006 in Benson. The median age is 44.8 in Benson and 44.4 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Benson versus 69.2% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Benson and 63% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
| Indicator | Benson | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,236 | 3,714 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £38,125 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 43.8% |
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