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
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 1,631 |
| Population Density | 427 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3386°, -1.3757° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.6 inches (929 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3386°N, 1.3757°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hungerford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsclere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambourn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thatcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Highclere
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Market |
Restaurants in Highclere
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Highclere
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Highclere
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delphic Brweing Co & Taproom | ||||
| INNformal | ||||
| Longdog Brewery | ||||
| Renegade Brewery | ||||
| Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar |
Stadiums & Teams in Highclere
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small 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 Airport | GBA | Small 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Woolton Hill Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Highclere
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St Michael Archangel | |
| Saint Martin's | |
| St James | |
| St Michael & All Angels | |
| St. Thomas' |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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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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