Benson vs Twyford (Wokingham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Twyford (wokingham) is about 18% cheaper on average. Twyford (wokingham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Benson edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Benson
£508,330
Twyford (Wokingham)
£429,240
Crime Rate
Benson
40.7
Twyford (Wokingham)
40.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Benson
100.0%
Twyford (Wokingham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Benson
350.1
Twyford (Wokingham)
402.4
EPC Rating
Benson
70.9
Twyford (Wokingham)
71.9
Median Income
Benson
£38,006
Twyford (Wokingham)
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Twyford (wokingham) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £429,240 versus £508,330 in Benson. The most affordable entry point in Benson is a flat at £292,500, while in Twyford (wokingham) it is a flat at £220,277.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Benson (£292,500 vs £220,277).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Twyford (wokingham) prices grew faster — 26% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Twyford (wokingham) (40.5 per 1,000) compared to Benson (40.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Benson is violent-crime, while in Twyford (wokingham) 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 favours Benson: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Twyford (wokingham).
Benson School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Twyford (Wokingham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Benson | Twyford (Wokingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Twyford (wokingham) enjoy 402.4 Mbps on average, while Benson lags behind at 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Benson and 95.7% in Twyford (wokingham). Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Benson and 75.1% in Twyford (wokingham).
Twyford (wokingham) is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (402 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Twyford (wokingham) is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Benson's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Benson and £1,169 in Twyford (wokingham). 64.2% of homes in Benson have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Twyford (wokingham).
Twyford (wokingham) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Benson has a population of 5,236 while Twyford (wokingham) has 8,072. Median household income is £38,006 in Benson and £37,982.3 in Twyford (wokingham). The median age is 44.8 in Benson and 42.2 in Twyford (wokingham). Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Benson and 63.9% in Twyford (wokingham).
| Indicator | Benson | Twyford (Wokingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,236 | 8,072 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 42.3% |
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