East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0FS

East Hanney is a locality within the civil parish of Wantage, a historic market town situated at the foot of the Berkshire Downs in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England. Wantage has been administered as part of Oxfordshire since 1974, though it was historically in Berkshire. The town lies on Letcombe Brook and is located 8 miles (13 km) south‑west of Abingdon, 14 miles (23 km) north‑west of Newbury, and 15 miles (24 km) south‑west of Oxford. The area is characterised by its rural surroundings and proximity to the Berkshire Downs, providing a setting that balances countryside appeal with access to nearby towns. Residents of East Hanney benefit from being part of a civil parish that offers a small‑town atmosphere while remaining within reach of larger urban centres. The locality’s postal district is OX12, which situates it within the broader Oxford postcode area.