Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford
South Oxfordshire 011 · 5 sub-areas · 8,858 residents
South Oxfordshire 011 sits within South Oxfordshire district, home to around 8,800 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £1,270 a month — broadly in line with the wider South Oxfordshire area, though property prices here are high, with a median sale price above £600,000. Nearly half of residents work from home, making this one of the most remote-friendly pockets in the South East.
Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford is a mid-density neighbourhood of South Oxfordshire in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,377 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford in South Oxfordshire
Living in Benson & Crowmarsh Gifford
This part of South Oxfordshire has a settled, semi-rural character that sets it apart from commuter-belt neighbourhoods closer to London. Most streets are owner-occupied and unhurried — the kind of area where families put down roots rather than pass through. With over two in five households working from home, the day-to-day rhythm here is noticeably different from places built around a morning train.
The cost picture reflects South Oxfordshire's broader premium. A two-bedroom property runs around £1,270 a month to rent, and if you're buying, the median sale price sits above £600,000 — putting a 10% deposit around seven years of saving at typical local salaries. Rent has been almost flat over the past year, rising just 0.3%, which offers some stability after several years of sharp South East increases.
The people here skew towards families and established households. Over a quarter of households are couples with children, and nearly two in three homes are owner-occupied. The 18–34 age group makes up roughly a fifth of residents — present, but not dominant. Just under a quarter live alone. The area scores well on deprivation measures, sitting in the least-deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in England.
For practical moves, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.6 km away as the crow flies — around an 80-minute walk, so you'll need a car or a short drive to reach it. Public transport use is very low at under 2% of commuters, with cars the dominant mode for those who do travel out. Broadband is reasonable, with over half of premises able to access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Oxfordshire 011 a nice place to live?
- For families and professionals who work from home, it's a comfortable, low-crime area with a settled feel. Over 63% of households own their homes, deprivation is low, and the area sits in the least-deprived fifth of English neighbourhoods. The trade-off is limited public transport and a schools picture that's weaker than you'd expect for the area's affluence.
- What is the rent in South Oxfordshire 011?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,020 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,270, and a three-bedroom around £1,580. These are estimates based on scaling district-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rent has been almost flat recently, rising just 0.3% over the past year.
- Is South Oxfordshire 011 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate here is around 45 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. It's one of the quieter parts of the South East in terms of recorded crime, consistent with its low deprivation score and predominantly owner-occupied character.
- What's the commute from South Oxfordshire 011 to London?
- By public transport, it's around 138 minutes to London — a long haul that explains why 43% of residents work from home rather than commute. For those who do travel, a car to the nearest mainline station (roughly 6.6 km away) is effectively required, as only about 2% of residents use public transport for their commute.
- Who lives in South Oxfordshire 011?
- Mostly owner-occupying families and established professionals. Over a quarter of households are couples with children, nearly two-thirds own their home, and around 45% hold a degree-level qualification. The 18–34 group makes up about a fifth of residents, but the area skews more towards mid-life and settled households than young renters.
- What schools are near South Oxfordshire 011?
- There are 12 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 17% are rated Good or Outstanding — a notably low figure compared to the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 11.6 km away. It's worth checking individual school ratings and admissions areas carefully before moving here with children.
- Is South Oxfordshire 011 good for working from home?
- It's one of the better-suited areas in the South East for remote workers. Over 43% of residents already work from home — unusually high even by post-pandemic standards. Gigabit broadband is available to over 57% of premises, and no properties fall below the minimum broadband standard. The quiet, residential character suits a home-based routine well.