Town Pop. 1,130

Living in East Hanney: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Hanney comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where East Hanney most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the OX12 postcode district, East Hanney ranks 6th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points below the OX12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX12 postcode district.

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East Hanney scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oxford Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Anderson Place 11 crimes
  3. 3 Lamble Walk 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.232 · PM2.5 6.265 · PM10 10.589 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St James Church of England Primary School, HanneyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital11.3 mi
Great Western Hospital15.2 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital22.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbury Street Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity2,029 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired25.5%Student3.5%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Appleford 6.7 mi
Didcot Parkway 6.9 mi
Culham 7 mi
J13 M4 13 mi
J14 M4 13 mi
J14 M4 13.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £522,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£452k £525k £601k £674k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

West Hanney 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Frilford 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wantage 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Challow 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Hanney a nice place to live?

East Hanney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Hanney is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is East Hanney?

East Hanney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Hanney?

Among the top-rated schools in East Hanney is St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Hanney in total.

What are house prices like in East Hanney?

The current median house price in East Hanney is £522,500, around 83% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

East Hanney in context

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Postcode districts in East Hanney

OX12 49 ⇄

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