Clackmannanshire - sometimes referred to as Clacks - is located in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It has an area of 1,045 square miles and a population of approximately 61,300 people. Despite its small size and population, the county has played an important role in the history of Scotland because it lies near the boundary between Scotland and England. The county can be found in the eastern part of central Scotland, between Stirling and Forth Valley. There are around 25,924 occupied dwellings within Clackmannanshire. The average home has 2 bedrooms, but 18% of homes have more than 4 bedrooms. Homes usually have 1 reception room. 84% of all houses and apartments are owner-occupied, with just over 15% being rented from private landlords or housing associations. Around 11% of properties are socially rented (from local councils or housing associations).