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Clare, United Kingdom
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Clare is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,028. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Clare
Clare College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. The college was founded in 1326 as University Hall, making it the second-oldest surviving college of the University after Peterhouse. It was refounded in 1338 as Clare Hall by an endowment from Elizabeth de Clare, and took on its current name in 1856. Clare is well-known for its chapel choir and for its gardens on the Backs. It is a registered charity.
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| Population | 2,028 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0786°, 0.5817° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (823 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,328 |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
About Clare
Clare is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,028. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Clare vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Clare vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,328 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,328 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 185 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $379,847 |
| 35% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,258 |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% |
| Housing Units | 811 |
Property Tax
Climate in Clare
Clare has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 488.2 sq mi (1,264.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0786°N, 0.5817°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Clare has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 488.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 57.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Schools in Clare
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stour Valley Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Yellow House School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Clare
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Classic Hits Forest Radio | 1950s, 1960s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest Gold | classic hits, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Lyca Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Clare
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderford Water Mill | ||||
| Braintree Museum | ||||
| Coggeshall Museum | ||||
| Colne Valley Railway | ||||
| Dunmow Maltings | ||||
| Earls Colne Heritage Museum | ||||
| East Anglian Railway Museum | ||||
| Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Great Bardfield Cottage Museum | ||||
| Greene King Brewery Visitor Centre | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Haverhill and District Local History Centre | ||||
| Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Moyse's Hall Museum | ||||
| National Horse Racing Museum | ||||
| Palace House: National Horseracing Museum | ||||
| Restoration Shed | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| Suffolk Regiment Museum | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| Warner Textile Archive | ||||
| West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum |
Libraries in Clare
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury St Edmunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coggeshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haverhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelvedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmarket Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sible Hedingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silver End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thaxted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thurston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Clare
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall Market | |||||
| Newmarket Market |
Hotels in Clare
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Clare
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Clare
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Clare
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Brewery | ||||
| Bartrams Brewery | ||||
| Biochemist Bbrewery | ||||
| Brewshed | ||||
| Courtyard Brewery | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Dojima Sake Brewery | ||||
| Felstar Brewery | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Munson's Brewery | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Pumphouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Fox Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery | ||||
| Shalford Brewery | ||||
| Viaduct Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Clare
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Clare
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Winch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Clare
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Clare Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Clare
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Clare Baptist Church | |
| Clare United Reformed Church | |
| Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Clare | |
| St Mary, Poslingford |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Clare
What is the population of Clare?
Clare has a population of 2,028 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 488.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
Is Clare expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,328, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,847 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,258 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Clare?
Clare has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Clare?
Clare has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $968. There are 185 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Clare?
The median home value in Clare is $379,847. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,258. The homeownership rate is 61.4%.
How are the schools in Clare?
28.5% of adults in Clare hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Clare?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Clare is 9.9% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 3.7% Asian. 93.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.