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Benson
City in Reading, United Kingdom
Overview
Benson is a picturesque Thames-side village near Reading, known for its scenic riverfront, quintessential English charm, and welcoming local community. Its historic market square, leafy lanes, and riverside paths make it a serene getaway within Oxfordshire.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Reading
Population
4,805
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.62°, -1.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,658
Local Cost
$1,730
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
81.0
Airport
BEX
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 128 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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