Bensley, Virginia
Bensley is a community of 5,949 people in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Why visit Bensley
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge at Falling Creek, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, Falling Creek Ironworks and Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Bensley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bensley
Bensley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It is an inner suburb of Richmond. The population was 5,971 at the 2020 census. Bensley Community building is inside of Bensley park.
From the Wikipedia article Bensley, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Bridge at Falling Creek
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Museums and landmarks6
Falling Creek Ironworks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
The first iron production facility in North America
2046 Marina Drive, North Chesterfield
Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Bellwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Plantation house in Virginia, United States of America
Kingsland (Chimney Corner, Virginia)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Proctor Creek, Jefferson Davis Highway Marker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Taylor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Human settlement in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes22
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
4700 Richmond Highway, Richmond
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
4435 Commerce Road, Richmond
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
10 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Holiday Inn Richmond South - City Gateway
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4303 Commerce Road, Richmond
Red Roof Inn - Richmond South
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4350 Commerce Road, Richmond
Churches and places of worship5
Banton Street Pentecostal Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
4210 Banton Street, Richmond
Bellwood Pentecostal Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.8 mi
2715 Alcott Road
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare3
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
5750 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield
Map of Bensley
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond Intl Ap 72401 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chesterfield County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Meadowbrook 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Richmond 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Manchester 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Chester 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Rockwood 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Bon Air 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- East Highland Park 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Highland Springs 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Brandermill 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Midlothian 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bensley community building, Mojo Hand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Falling Creek Ironworks, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jefferson Davis Highway Marker - Falling Creek, Bluesnote, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Proctor Creek, Jefferson Davis Highway Marker up close, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellwood Manor, DLA Aviation Public Affairs, Public domain
- Bridge at Falling Creek, James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingsland site on Willis Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Taylor Farm House Richmond Va, Morgan Riley, CC0
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, cropped, ActivBowser9177, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Falling Creek Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
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