Welcome to Highclere
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Highclere (pronounced ) is a village and civil parish situated in the North Wessex Downs (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England. It lies in the northern part of the county, near the Berkshire border. It is most famous for being the location of Highclere Castle, a noted Victorian house of the Earl of Carnarvon. It is the setting for numerous films and TV series, including Downton Abbey.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,653 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,632 (2021) |
Density |
99 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.4 |
Ward |
Evingar |
District |
Basingstoke and Deane |
Postcodes |
RG20 |
ONS ID |
E04004456 |
Council
Contact details for Highclere Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Highclere Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Highclere Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Highclere Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Highclere Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Highclere Parish.
Local News
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Changes made to neighbourhood plan after council rejects housing sites
Published: 13th Apr 2024
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Latest Basingstoke borough council planning applications
Published: 18th Feb 2024
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Plans for Highclere Castle events building approved
Published: 15th Aug 2023