Highclere, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Highclere is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,631. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,631 Population 427/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Highclere

Highclere

Highclere Castle is a Grade I listed country house built in 1679 and largely renovated during the 1840s, with a park designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century. The 5,000-acre (2,000-hectare) estate is in Highclere, Hampshire, England, about five miles south of Newbury, Berkshire, and 9+1⁄2 miles north of Andover, Hampshire. The 19th-century renovation is in a Jacobethan and Italianate style produced by architect Charles Barry. It is the country seat of the Earls of Carnarvon, a branch of the Anglo-Welsh Herbert family.

People

Population1,631
Density427/mi²
Veterans4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population1,631
Population Density427 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates51.3386°, -1.3757°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (929 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Highclere

Highclere is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,631. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Highclere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density427/sq mi
Coordinates51.3386°N, 1.3757°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 142 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 106 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 142 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 78 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 115 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 142 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 115 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 129 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 76 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 134 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 142 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 139 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Highclere has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Highclere

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Martin's Church of England (Aided) Primary School - - - -
Woolton Hill Junior School - - - -
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill - - - -
Thorngrove School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Highclere

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Angel Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Southampton Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Outreach Radio - AAC 32 kbps

Museums in Highclere

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldbourne Heritage Centre
Andover Museum of the Iron Age
Army Flying Museum
Greenham Control Tower
Museum of the Iron Age
R112 Visitors Centre
Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre
West Berkshire Museum
Whitchurch Silk Mill

Libraries in Highclere

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alresford Library0.0
Andover Library0.0
Goring Library0.0
Hungerford Library0.0
Kingsclere Library0.0
Lambourn Library0.0
Newbury Library0.0
Overton Library0.0
Ramsbury Library0.0
Thatcham Library0.0
Whitchurch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Highclere

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broad Street Market

Restaurants in Highclere

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malverleys Farm & Shop

Castles in Highclere

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highclere Castle

Breweries in Highclere

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Delphic Brweing Co & Taproom
INNformal
Longdog Brewery
Renegade Brewery
Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Highclere

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Highclere

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Highclere

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Binstead Airfield-Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Enstone Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Highclere

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Woolton Hill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Highclere

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St Michael Archangel
Saint Martin's
St James
St Michael & All Angels
St. Thomas'

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Highclere?

Highclere has a population of 1,631 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 427 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Highclere?

Highclere has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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