Parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.634, -1.393 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 42 93 |
| Population: | 1,238 |
| Dialling code: | 01235 (Abingdon) |
East Hanney sits in the low-lying landscape of the Vale of White Horse in Oxfordshire, a small village with medieval roots and a parish church that reflect its long history; the Hanneys were once part of neighbouring Berkshire until the 1974 boundary changes. The settlement lies amid arable fields and small waterways associated with the local Thames tributaries, and is within easy reach of the market town of Wantage.
Today the village combines a rural agricultural character with a lively community life - village hall activities, local groups and occasional events - and many residents commute to nearby centres such as Oxford, Swindon and Didcot. Its mix of historic buildings, working farmland and convenient access to larger towns gives it a popular, understated charm for those seeking village living within reach of urban amenities.
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