Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX10 8ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	52.9%	3.1%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	50.2%	47.1%	-3.1%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of OX10 8ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.1%	30.3%	4.2%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	57%	0.4%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.6%	6.5%	-1.1%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	8.4%	4.6%	-3.8%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57%	58%	1.0%	48.4%	9.6%
Good health	32.8%	32.3%	-0.5%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	7.7%	6.9%	-0.8%	12.7%	-5.8%
Bad health	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around OX10 8ED this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	7.7%	-3.5%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	5.9%	-2.9%	9.6%	-3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	13%	-0.7%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	4%	0.8%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	15.4%	1.3%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	44.2%	53.1%	8.9%	33.8%	19.3%
Other	4.8%	0.9%	-3.9%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.9%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
White	97.8%	94.1%	-3.7%	81.4%	12.7%
Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	88.9%	-2.7%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	3.1%	4.9%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.3%	89.1%	-2.2%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	1.5%	6.7%	5.2%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.4%	76.7%	15.7%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.3%	37.2%	8.1%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Benson Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benson Lane was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% higher than the Benson & Crowmarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Benson Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Benson & Crowmarsh and the 107th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£68,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX10 8ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Benson Lane are based on 35 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX10 8ED

Average Price
£575,869

Semi-Detached
£532,954

Terraced
£437,027

Detached
£715,594

Flats/Maisonettes
£525,523

Other
£427,120

Estimated Average Property Prices for Benson Lane

Average Price
£577,242

Semi-Detached
£560,472

Terraced
£485,550

Detached
£697,301

Flats/Maisonettes
£527,607

Other
£430,523

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Benson LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£525,000	2024-11-22	£527,607
3 Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£687,500	2024-10-14	£712,864
33 Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2024-04-10	£708,169
16 Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-10-10	£448,287
7 Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building	£585,000	2022-02-10	£607,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX10 8ED

Employment

OX10 8ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	138
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	35
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	19
Information and communication	17
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	13
Other	9
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School Old Reading Road , Crowmarsh Gifford OX10 8EN	3out of 4	447 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Primary School St John's Road , OX10 9AG	3out of 4	1,201 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford St Nicholas Road , OX10 8HX	3out of 4	1,599 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Junior School Radnor Road , OX10 0NY	3out of 4	1,831 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Benson Church of England Primary School Oxford Road , Benson OX10 6LX	- not rated	2,612 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wallingford School St George's Road , OX10 8HH	3out of 4	1,264 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Treehouse School 37 Wallingford Road , OX10 9LG	- not rated	4,015 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Queens Head	The Queens Head, 72 The Street	168 yd
Bell Inn	79 The Street	259 yd
CEH Restaurant	Maclean Building, Benson Lane	342 yd
Wallingford Tandoori	4 High Street	774 yd
Manor cafe at Howbery	Howbery Park, Benson Lane	842 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Town Arms	102 High Street	770 yd
The Boat House	103 High Street	770 yd
Wallingford Rowing Club Ltd.	RAF & Wallingford Rowing Club, Thames Street	869 yd
The Comrades Club	The Comrades Club, Wood Street	917 yd
The Dolphin	2 St Marys Street	954 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Soph's loafs	4 St Peters Street	890 yd
Greggs	5-6 Market Place	960 yd
Eat@East Cafe	53 St Martins Street	990 yd
Hong Kong House	2 Castle Street	1,027 yd
USA Fried Chicken	6 St Martins Street	1,043 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	1 St Martins Street		1,043 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crowmarsh Recreation Ground BELLAMY WAY	grass pitches	319 yd
Crowmarsh Gifford Ce School Old Reading Road	grass pitches	357 yd
Riverside Park And Pools WHARF HOUSE WHARF HOUSE CASTLE LANE	swimming pool	601 yd
Body Training Studio (Closed) Howbery Park Howbery Park	health and fitness suite	878 yd
Wallingford Squash Club HIGH STREET	squash courts	921 yd
The Body Training Studio 77-78 77-78 HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	1,036 yd
Regal Sports & Recreation Centre ST. MARTINS STREET		1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.