Its name derives from the notable priest and author Robert Hugh Benson who lived locally at Hare Street House and helped fund construction of the church.

Benson laid the foundation stone[1] but died before the building was completed.

The church was built in 1914 by Arthur Young in the Gothic style and is Grade II listed[2] as a building of special architectural or historic interest.

The 45-foot tall tower, surmounted by a 35-foot copper spire was added in 1939.

The church was consecrated in 1940[3] by the auxiliary bishop of Westminster, Edward Myers.