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Living in West Hanney: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Hanney comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where West Hanney most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 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.

West Hanney places 7th of 10 in the OX12 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the OX12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the OX12 district's 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX12 postcode district.

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West Hanney scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
227.8 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
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 185% 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
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.204 · PM2.5 6.193 · PM10 9.85 µg/m³
76
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

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 Hospital12.1 mi
Great Western Hospital14.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbury Street Practice2.5 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 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
35
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Appleford 7.4 mi
Didcot Parkway 7.6 mi
Culham 7.8 mi
J14 M4 12.7 mi
J14 M4 12.9 mi
J13 M4 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Hanney in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

East Hanney 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wantage 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Challow 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Frilford 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Longworth 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hinton Waldrist 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stanford in the Vale 35 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hanney a nice place to live?

West Hanney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Hanney is 41/100, 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 West Hanney?

West 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 West Hanney?

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

West Hanney in context

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Postcode districts in West Hanney

OX12 49 ⇄

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