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Benson, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Benson is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,802. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,802 Population 1,527/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$61,627 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,627 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$615,522 home value, $1,541/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Benson

Benson

Benson is a village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England. The 2011 Census gave the parish population as 4,754. It lies about a mile and a half (2.4 km) north of Wallingford at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, where a chalk stream, Ewelme Brook, joins the River Thames next to Benson Lock.

People

Population5,802
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,527/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,627
Per Capita$61,627
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$615,522
Rent$1,541
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units2,321

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+59.3%

Community

Population5,802
Population Density1,527 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates51.6207°, -1.1098°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$61,627
Median Age43.8 years

About Benson

Benson is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,802. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Benson has a population of 5,802 with a density of 1,527 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (7.1%), with 1.3% Black, 3.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94% of residents. 4.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

5,802
Total Population
1,527
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.0%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Benson vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Benson is $61,627, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,627 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,185, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 528 business establishments. 42.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Benson vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$61,627
18% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$61,627
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)528

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone41.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home42.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Benson is $615,522, 118% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,541 (33% above the national average of $1,163). 72.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,321 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$615,522
118% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,541
33% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.1%
Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied28.0%
Housing Units2,321

Property Tax

Benson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density1,527/sq mi
Coordinates51.6207°N, 1.1098°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 123 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 150 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 137 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 81 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 57 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 143 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 143 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 145 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 143 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 136 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% above the national average of 33.7%. 59.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.6%
29% above United Kingdom avg
High School+59.3%
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,527/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone41.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home42.8%

Schools in Benson

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
RAF Benson Community Primary School - - - -
Benson Church of England Primary School - - - -
Ewelme CofE Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Benson

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Insanity Radio - UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Benson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Ashmolean Museum
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Champs Chapel Museum of East Hendred
Christ Church Picture Gallery
Cole Museum of Zoology
Cole Museum of Zoology
Didcot Railway Centre
Dorchester Abbey Museum and Gift Shop
Earth Trust Centre
Greenham Control Tower
GWR Museum
Haddenham Museum
Long Crendon Courthouse
Museum Of English Rural Life
Museum of Oxford
Museum of Rural Life
Museum of the History of Science
Oxford Illusion Museum
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxfordshire Museum
Pendon Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
R112 Visitors Centre
Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
ST Lee Gallery and Treasury
Story Museum
Thame Museum
The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Signalling Centre
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Wallingford Museum
Wallingford Phone Box Museum
West Berkshire Museum

Libraries in Benson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2 Library0.0
Abingdon Library0.0
All Souls College Library0.0
Allen Ward and Medical Library0.0
Balfour Library0.0
Balliol College Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Benson Library0.0
Berinsfield Library0.0
Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library & Griffith Institute0.0
Bodleian Humanities Library0.0
Bodleian Law Library0.0
Bodleian Library0.0
Botley Library0.0
Burghfield Library0.0
Cairns Library0.0
Callaghan Library0.0
Caversham Library0.0
Chinnor Library0.0
Christ Church Library0.0
Community Library0.0
County Library0.0
Cowley Library0.0
D6 Library0.0
Didcot Libary0.0
Education Library0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Evnomia Chambers0.0
Finchampstead Library0.0
Girdlestone Memorial Library0.0
Gladstone Link0.0
Goodman Library0.0
Goring Library0.0
Haddenham Community Library0.0
Harris Manchester College Library0.0
Headington County Library0.0
Henley Library0.0
Hertford College Library0.0
Holdsworth Law Library0.0
Howard Piper Library0.0
Jackson Library0.0
Japanese Library0.0
John H Dunning Library0.0
John Moussouris Library0.0
Kathleen Major Library0.0
KB Chen China Centre Library0.0
Keble College Library0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Kuwait Library0.0
Lanier Theological Library0.0
Latin American Centre Library0.0
Laudian Library0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Lecture room0.0
Leopold Muller Memorial Library0.0
Library0.0
Library & Study Centre0.0
Lincoln College Library0.0
Littlemore Library0.0
Long Crendon Library0.0
Longwall Library0.0
Lower Earley Library0.0
McGowin Library0.0
Mortimer Library0.0
New College Library0.0
New Library, 10 Merton St.0.0
Newbury Library0.0
Nizami Ganjavi Library0.0
Nuffield College Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Marston Library0.0
Old Warden's Lodgings0.0
Oriel College Library0.0
Oxford Westgate Library0.0
Palmer Park Library0.0
Pangbourne Library0.0
Pusey House Library0.0
Radcliffe Camera0.0
Radcliffe Science Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Regent's Park College Library0.0
Rewley House Continuing Education Library0.0
Sainsbury Library0.0
Sherardian Library of Plant Taxonomy0.0
Social Science Library0.0
Somerville College Library0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Spencers Wood Library0.0
St Antony's College Library0.0
St Clare's Library0.0
St Edmund Hall Library0.0
Staircase 7/VII0.0
Stokenchurch Community Library0.0
Summertown Library0.0
Taylor Institution0.0
Thame Library0.0
Thatcham Library0.0
The Learning Hub0.0
The Queen's College Library0.0
Theale Library0.0
Tilehurst Library0.0
Twyford Library0.0
University College Library0.0
University Reading Room & Special Collections0.0
Upper and Lower Libraries0.0
Vere Harmsworth Library0.0
Wadham College Library0.0
Wallingford Libary0.0
War Memorial Library0.0
Wargrave Library0.0
Watlington Branch Library0.0
Weston Library0.0
Wheatley Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Winnersh Library0.0
Wolfson College Library0.0
Wolfson Library0.0
Woodcote Village Library0.0
Woodley Library0.0
Woodstock Library0.0
Worcester College Library0.0
Wren - Blackbird Leys Library & Learning Centre0.0
Wycliffe Hall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Benson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Car Boot Sale - The Kassam Stadium
East Oxford Farmers' and Community Market
Falaise Square
Fruit & Veg Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Gloucester Green Market
Headington Market
Market Place
Reading Market
Reading Market
South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
Summertown Farmers' Market
Wallingford Market Place

Restaurants in Benson

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waterfront Café

Cafes in Benson

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

No 25
The Cart Shed

Dentists in Benson

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imogen Dental

Gas Stations in Benson

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Breweries in Benson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Delphic Brweing Co & Taproom
Elusive Brewing
Loddon Brewery
Old Luxters
Oxford Brewery Shop
Phantom Brewing Co.
Reading Brewery
Reading Brewery
Renegade Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
Vale Brewery
XT Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Benson

TeamLeagueDivision
Palmer Park Stadium
Select Car Leasing Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Benson

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Benson

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Benson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Benson Post Office

Treatment Centers in Benson

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Flint House Police Rehabilitation Centre
Shinfield Health Centre
Skin
Synexus Thames Valley Clinic
The Berkshire Clinic
The Laser Clinic
ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership
Window to the Womb

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benson

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Helen
Saint Mary the Virgin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson

What is the population of Benson?

Benson has a population of 5,802 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,527 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Benson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,627, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $615,522 (118% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,541 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Benson?

Benson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Benson?

Benson has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,185. There are 528 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Benson?

The median home value in Benson is $615,522. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,541. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.

How are the schools in Benson?

43.6% of adults in Benson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 59.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Benson?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Benson is 7.1% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 3.7% Asian. 94% of residents speak only English at home. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 3.3% of residents have a disability.

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