Hartley Wintney sits in the district of Hart, in north‑east Hampshire, with a picture‑postcard village green and cricket ground at its heart. The setting is a mix of low heathland and river valley, the nearby River Whitewater and surrounding commons giving a strong sense of countryside despite good road links such as the A30.
Architecturally there are attractive timber‑framed and Georgian buildings lining a busy high street, while the local economy is a blend of independent shops, cafés and pubs alongside a large commuter population working in London and Reading. The community is active, with village events and clubs, and a history tied to coaching routes and rural Hampshire life that still shapes its character today.