Millar Close Benson, South Oxfordshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX10), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36216489.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £864,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8).
- 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 D; 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 7.0 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 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 55 to 56 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mill Stream Surgery, about 420 m away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £864,000 | £864,000 | £864,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £685,000 | £685,000 | £685,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £323,000 | £323,000 | £323,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £540,000 | £94,000 | £600,000 |
| 2007 | 6 | £491,000 | £345,000 | £630,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2022 | 1 OX10 6LE | Detached | £864,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | 10 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £510,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2019 | 9 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £410,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 4 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £685,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2013 | 5 OX10 6LE | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2012 | 2 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £550,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2009 | 10 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £323,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 9 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £94,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jul 2008 | 5 OX10 6LE | Detached | £540,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2008 | 4 OX10 6LE | Detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2007 | 3 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £492,000 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 2 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £490,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2007 | 11 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £627,000 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2007 | 7 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2007 | 1 OX10 6LE | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 10 OX10 6LE | Semi-detached | £394,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 143 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2007 onwards (3); 2007-2011 (2); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (24% of about 1,930 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 55 m and 56 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX10 6LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX10 6NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cholsey 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.0 km |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km | |
| Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 16 within 800 m; nearest Blacklands Road Benson | 340 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 48.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Mill Stream Surgery | 420 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Benson Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 14 High Street [Dental Practice] | 380 m |
| Hospital | Wallingford Community Hospital | 3.6 km |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wallingford Police Station | 3.3 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Benson, Benson Cashzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 660 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,940 m² | 550 m |
Within 800 m: 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*), 430 m south. 62 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 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* | 430 m south |
| Church of St Helen | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m south-west |
| Long barrow 140m north west of Cooks Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km west |
| Long barrow 340m north west of Cooks Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km west |
| Romano-British settlement 520m north west of Cooks Cottages | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km south-west |
| Marsh Wood | Wood | 2.1 km south |
| Ladybrook Copse | Wood | 2.2 km north-west |
| Shillingford Hill | Hill | 2.3 km west |
| Rabbits Hill | Hill | 2.5 km east |
| Hollandtide Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Bakes OX10 6SZ | Other catering premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spice Garden Benson OX10 6RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| The Village Plaice OX10 6RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| The Crown Inn OX10 6RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| No. 25 Benson Ltd OX10 6RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Co-operative Group OX10 6RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| The Three Horseshoes OX10 6LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Meer (16); On or near Sands Way (10); On or near Blacklands Road (3); On or near Sunnyside (2); On or near The Sands (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 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
Nearby streets
Watlington Road · Newton Way · Offas Close · Rumbolds Close · Chiltern Close · Westfield Road · Sands Way · Blacklands Road · Buckner's Close · Green Close · The Meer · Westfield Close
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.