Abbey Close in the town of BROMSGROVE


About Abbey Close

Abbey Close is a street located in the town of Bromsgrove. It uses the postcode B60 2RA. The street has a length of approximately 201 metres.

The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Worcestershire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.

The street is located within the Bromsgrove District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the West Midlands region of the UK.

The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 4700000 in the National Street Gazetteer.

It is located within the county of Worcestershire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 100.88 miles North West from central London., 11.73 miles South West from Birmingham, 12.27 miles North East from Worcester and 23.24 miles West from Coventry.

ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of BROMSGROVE

Map of Abbey Close

Street Crime (updated 14/01/2025)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA E02006707 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
Yellow = Low
Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
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Walking Distances
Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.

Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Definition:

Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.

Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.

The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.

In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.

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House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£146,250£135,000£143,7503
2015£150,000£149,950£149,9752
2016£169,000£169,000£169,0001
2017£178,500£180,000£174,1673
2018£190,000£175,000£172,0003
2019£200,000£240,000£194,2504
2020£200,000£200,000£200,0001
2021£161,000£210,000£185,5002
2022£232,000£223,000£233,3333
2023£250,000£230,250£240,1252

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Close
NameAddressWebsite
Arden Estates Bromsgrove Ltd2-4 The Strand, Bromsgrove,B61 8ABVisit Website
Arden Estates Lettings Bromsgrove Ltd2-4 The Strand, Bromsgrove,B61 8ABVisit Website
Hansons6 New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2JD
Michelle & Co13 New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2JGVisit Website
Robert Oulsnam & Company61 High Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8EX

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Location Details

Abbey Close
Map showing the location of Abbey Close
Latitude52.334077
Longitude-2.045079
OS Easting (X):396928
OS Northing (Y):270709
OS Grid Reference:SO969707

Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close

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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close

StreetJunction Type
Regents Park Roadjunction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:49
Sunset16:53

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Pershore 30 January 2025 at 18:00 (12.86 miles away)
Current Weather:Clear night
Temperature and Humidity:3.9°C (73.0%)
Wind Direction and Speed:WSW (3 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00164052
ONS Area NameWhite Suburban Communities
LSOA Code:E01033059
LSOA Name:Bromsgrove 012D
SOA Code:8c
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02006707
MSOA Name:Bromsgrove 012

Nearest Supermarkets

Iceland Bromsgrove Food Warehous
Unit 2, Bromsgrove Retail Park, Bromsgrove, B61 0DD
01527871208
Distance: 0.55 Miles
Directions to Iceland Bromsgrove Food Warehous
Iceland Bromsgrove
12 Mill Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8AG
01527870173
Distance: 0.64 Miles
Directions to Iceland Bromsgrove
Asda Bromsgrove
21 Market Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8DA
01527 839500
Distance: 0.72 Miles
Directions to Asda Bromsgrove
Waitrose Bromsgrove - Opening 11 May 2017
St John Street, BROMSGROVE, B61 7JH
01527 876189
Distance: 0.82 Miles
Directions to Waitrose Bromsgrove - Opening 11 May 2017

 Telephone Information

Dialling CodeTelephone ExchangeTelephone CabinetFibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises
01527BROMSGROVE - WMBPZP66FTTC

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Greater than 2 Mbps 7.3 7.4 10.1 Y 40

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Bromsgrove
Visit the Council's Website
The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire &B60 1AA
Send email
Telephone Number: 01527 873 232
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bromsgrove
The Member of Parliament is Bradley Thomas
Details for the MP Bradley Thomas on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Bradley Thomas on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2024 General Election Bradley Thomas won with a majority of 3,016 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,468
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Slideslow Ward
Parish: Unparished area
Ceremonial County: Worcestershire

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

Lickey End First School

Address: Lickey End First School, School Lane, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1JG

Distance: 1.20 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527872360

Finstall First School

Address: Finstall First School, Carnforth Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2HS

Distance: 0.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527872938

Catshill First School

Address: Catshill First School, Gibb Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JP

Distance: 2.08 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527872913

Charford First School

Address: Charford First School, Charford Road, Charford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NH

Distance: 1.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527873778

Meadows First School

Address: Meadows First School, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH

Distance: 0.71 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527872508

Millfields First School

Address: Millfields First School, Swift Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7BS

Distance: 1.28 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527831885

Sidemoor First School and Nursery

Address: Sidemoor First School and Nursery, Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QN

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact:

St Peter's Catholic First School

Address: St Peter's Catholic First School, Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7LH

Distance: 1.17 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527831872

England Secondary Schools

Aston Fields Middle School

Address: Aston Fields Middle School, Drummond Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2ET

Distance: 0.45 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527876026

North Bromsgrove High School

Address: North Bromsgrove High School, School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BA

Distance: 0.40 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527872375

South Bromsgrove Community High School

Address: South Bromsgrove Community High School, Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact:

Parkside Middle School

Address: Parkside Middle School, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH

Distance: 0.71 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527873660

St John's CofE Foundation Middle School

Address: St John's CofE Foundation Middle School, Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DH

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact:

South Bromsgrove High

Address: South Bromsgrove High, Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL

Distance: 0.93 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527831783

St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Address: St John's Church of England Middle School Academy, Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DH

Distance: 0.91 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527832376

Nearest Hospitals

Princess of Wales Community Hospital - Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address: Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0BB,
NHS Sector
Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Telephone: 01527 488000
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 1.33 (miles)
Directions from to Princess of Wales Community Hospital - Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Reaside Clinic
Address: Birmingham Great Park, Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9BE,
NHS Sector
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 0121 301 3000
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 7.76 (miles)
Directions from to Reaside Clinic
Hillis Lodge
Address: Hollymoor Way, Northfield, Birmingham,
NHS Sector
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 0121 301 4100
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 8.51 (miles)
Directions from to Hillis Lodge

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 68 NEW ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 2LA

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 2 COLLEGE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 2NE

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 15 CHAPEL STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 2BQ

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: :

PARKSIDE DENTAL

Address: STOURBRIDGE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0AZ

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

DAMANI DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 5 TRINITY COURT, STOKE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 3EQ

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: :

ORTHODONTICS FOR YOU

Address: 15 CHURCHFIELDS, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8DS

Distance: 0.81 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

NEW ROAD SURGERY BROMSGROVE

Address: 46 NEW ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 2JS

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 575800

DAVENAL HOUSE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP

Address: 28 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0DD

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 872008

BHI PARKSIDE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

Address: STOURBRIDGE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, B61 0AZ

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY

Address: B H I PARKSIDE, STOURBRIDGE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0AZ

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 872163

ST. JOHNS SURGERY

Address: B H I PARKSIDE, STOURBRIDGE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0AZ

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 872393

CATSHILL VILLAGE SURGERY

Address: 36 WOODROW LANE, CATSHILL, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0PU

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 872426

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

BROMSGROVE PHARMACY

Address: 46 NEW ROAD, BROMSGROVE, B60 2JS

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 876876

KNIGHTS BROMSGROVE PHARMACY

Address: 36 BIRMINGHAM ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0DD

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 835984

KNIGHTS CENTRAL PHARMACY

Address: 18 MARKET STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8DA

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 833133

BOOTS

Address: 78 HIGH STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8HD

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 872056

LLOYDSPHARMACY

Address: BHI PARKSIDE MED CENTRE, STOURBRIDGE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, B61 0AZ

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 872077

MORRISONS PHARMACY

Address: BUNTSFORD PARK ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B60 3DX

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 870915

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

CHAPMAN OPTICIANS LTD (BROMSGROVE)

Address: 103 HIGH STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8AE

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BROMSGROVE)

Address: 131 HIGH STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8AE

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BROMSGROVE)

Address: 64 HIGH STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8EX

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

EYECARE OPTOMS (BROMSGROVE)

Address: B H I PARKSIDE, STOURBRIDGE ROAD, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 0AZ

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

SPEX4U (BROMSGROVE)

Address: 1 CHURCH STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8DD

Distance: 0.69 miles

Contact: :

EYEDEALS DIRECT

Address: 38 HIGH STREET, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B61 8HQ

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Bromsgrove Station is 0.80 miles away.

Address: Bromsgrove station, New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX

Bromsgrove is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line.

Bromsgrove Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Bromsgrove Rail Station

Barnt Green Station is 2.90 miles away.

Address: Barnt Green station, Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA

Barnt Green is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line.

Barnt Green Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Barnt Green Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Birmingham International Airport is 15.58 miles away Directions to Birmingham International Airport
Coventry Airport is 24.18 miles away Directions to Coventry Airport
Gloucestershire Airport is 30.86 miles away Directions to Gloucestershire Airport