Lane Ness Benson, South Oxfordshire
27 addresses across 3 postcodes (OX10), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36220613.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £600,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 25).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in South Oxfordshire costs £2,598 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cholsey, about 6.8 km (4.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mill Stream Surgery, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £690,000 | £690,000 | £690,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £680,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | £435,000 | £380,000 | £674,950 |
| 2019 | 2 | £438,725 | £385,000 | £492,450 |
| 2018 | 5 | £425,000 | £400,000 | £435,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 25 OX10 6FB | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2022 | 39 OX10 6FB | Detached | £690,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | 3 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 9 OX10 6FB | Terraced | £435,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2021 | 39 OX10 6FB | Detached | £680,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 27 OX10 6FB | Detached | £674,950 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 35 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £416,000 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2020 | 11 OX10 6FB | Terraced | £380,000 | New build. |
| 24 Aug 2020 | 25 OX10 6FB | Detached | £599,950 | New build. |
| 7 Aug 2020 | 33 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £419,000 | New build. |
| 7 Aug 2020 | 31 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £390,000 | New build. |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 37 OX10 6FB | Detached | £640,000 | New build. |
| 23 Mar 2020 | 29 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £435,000 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 41 OX10 6FB | Detached | £520,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 15 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 17 OX10 6FB | Detached | £492,450 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 9 OX10 6FB | Terraced | £425,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 3 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £435,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 5 OX10 6FB | Semi-detached | £435,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 7 OX10 6FB | Detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 1 OX10 6FB | Detached | £400,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, detached (8); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 2019 (11); 2020 (9); 2018 (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1, Lane Ness, Benson
- 2, Lane Ness, Benson
- 3, Lane Ness, Benson
- 4, Lane Ness, Benson
- 5, Lane Ness, Benson
- 6, Lane Ness, Benson
- 7, Lane Ness, Benson
- 8, Lane Ness, Benson
- 9, Lane Ness, Benson
- 10, Lane Ness, Benson
- 11, Lane Ness, Benson
- 15, Lane Ness, Benson
- 17, Lane Ness, Benson
- 19, Lane Ness, Benson
- 21, Lane Ness, Benson
- 23, Lane Ness, Benson
Council tax
What each band costs in South Oxfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,598 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,732 | £2,020 | £2,309 | £2,598 | £3,175 | £3,752 | £4,329 | £5,195 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (25% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX10 6FB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| OX10 6EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OX10 6FT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 49 m and 52 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX10 6EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX10 6FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX10 6FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cholsey 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horseshoes Lane Benson | 310 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 48.2 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Stream Surgery | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Benson Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 14 High Street [Dental Practice] | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Wallingford Community Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wallingford Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP - Benson SF Connect, Wallingford Cashzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,230 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,940 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 2-6 High Street and Monarchs Court, 2 Mill Lane, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m south-east. 63 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 2-6 High Street and Monarchs Court, 2 Mill Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south-east |
| Church of St Helen | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Romano-British settlement 520m north west of Cooks Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Shillingford Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Marsh Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Ladybrook Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Sand Elms | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Hollandtide Bottom | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Oxfordshire: see them on the South Oxfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes OX10 6LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Benson Bakes OX10 6SZ | Other catering premises | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| No. 25 Benson Ltd OX10 6RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| The Village Plaice OX10 6RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Co-operative Group OX10 6RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Scamps of Benson OX10 6SH | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Spice Garden Benson OX10 6RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| The Crown Inn OX10 6RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cheneys Piece (28); On or near Potash Mead (8); On or near The Close (6); On or near Bonners Mead (4); On or near Sunnyside (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OX10 6FB: 25 addresses
- OX10 6EU: 1 address of 63 in the postcode
- OX10 6FT: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sunnyside · Bonners Mead · The Close · Cheneys Piece · Potash Mead · Picketts Close · Kings Close · Mondays Field · Elm Bridge Mead · Forge Close · Horseshoes Lane · Broad Lays
All the streets in OX10 and across South Oxfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.