Area Information for Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP

Summary Back to Top

This postcode in Benson is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Benson & Crowmarsh ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Henley and Thame. This page combines information for the address Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of OX10 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority South Oxfordshire
Ward Benson & Crowmarsh
Constituency Henley and Thame * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Benson, Wallingford consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 62
Terraced 8
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 3
Total 77
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Benson, Wallingford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 81% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 5
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 54
Rent Free 0
Total 77

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 8
Two People 29
Three People 9
Four People 25
Five People 1
Six People 4
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 76

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Benson, Wallingford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 8
Family Household 69
Other Household 0
Total 77

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 61
Deprived In One Dimension 13
Deprived In Two Dimensions 3
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 77

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around OX10 6EP however is predominantly male (75%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 458
Female 151
Total 609

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Benson & Crowmarsh ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 32
5-9 26
10-14 10
15-19 31
20-24 136
25-29 139
30-34 87
35-39 62
40-44 40
45-49 19
50-54 12
55-59 8
60-64 2
65-69 0
70-74 2
75-79 1
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 608

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of OX10 6EP there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 57% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 347
Married 152
Separated 14
Divorced 24
Widowed 0
Total 537

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 98% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 423
Good 172
Fair 14
Bad 0
Very Bad 0
Total 609

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 163
Apprenticeship 35
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 232
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 67
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 9
Other 19
Total 537

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 93% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 567
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 2
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 1
Other Asian 4
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Other 9
Total 608

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 549
European Union 29
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 10
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
Total 610

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 549
10+ Years 43
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 609

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to OX10 6EP.

Passport(s) Held
None 22
United Kingdom 567
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 314
Christian 194
Buddhist 0
Hindu 5
Jewish 1
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 90
Total 610

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Benson & Crowmarsh ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 82% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 441
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 42
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 3
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 4
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 20
Total 539

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 56
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 185
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 127
Skilled Trades Occupations 32
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 492

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 75
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 199
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 168
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 36
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 20
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 9
Total 540

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP is within the Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey policing neighbourhood, under the Thames Valley Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near OX10 6EP
Neighbourhood Team Address Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey
Colwell Drive
Abingdon
OX14 1AU
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Benson. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for OX10 6EP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 15 closest railway stations to Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP. The nearest railway station is Cholsey, approximately 4.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Cholsey 4.5 miles
Goring & Streatley 6.7 miles
Didcot Parkway 7 miles
Appleford 7.2 miles
Culham 7.2 miles
Radley 8.5 miles
Pangbourne 8.9 miles
Henley-on-Thames 9.5 miles
Tilehurst 11 miles
Shiplake 12 miles
Reading West 12 miles
Reading 12 miles
Saunderton 12 miles
Wargrave 12 miles
Haddenham & Thame Parkway 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP. The nearest is RAF Benson Community Primary School, approximately < 50 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP. The nearest is Wallingford School, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Wallingford School 2.1 miles
    
Icknield Community College 4 miles
    
Langtree School 5.6 miles
    
St Birinus School 7 miles
    
Didcot Girls' School 7.4 miles
    
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge 7.9 miles
    
Europa School UK (All Through) 8.2 miles
    
Aureus School 8.2 miles
    
UTC Oxfordshire 8.2 miles
    
Radley College 9.1 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP. The nearest is Mill Stream Surgery, approximately 1.2 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP. The nearest is IMOGEN DENTAL LTD, approximately 1.2 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP. The nearest is Wallingford Community Hospital, approximately 2.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest opticians to Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6EP. The nearest is Boots-Wallingford, approximately 2 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in OX10 6EP

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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