Abbey Gardens is a street located in the town of Wimborne Minster. It uses the postcode BH21 2EA. The street has a length of approximately 77 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Dorset Unitary is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Dorset Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 12201461 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 92.86 miles South West from central London., 6.34 miles North West from Bournemouth, 19.39 miles South from Salisbury and 22.83 miles East from Dorchester.
ABBEY GARDENS is within the Post Town of WIMBORNE
Map of Abbey Gardens
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Gardens
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.68 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
4.59 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.78 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Westcliff Address: 8 Poole Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.81 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Westbourne Address: 8 Poole Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.81 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Gardens
UPRN: 100041100294
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100295
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100296
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100297
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100299
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100302
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100303
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100304
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100041100305
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £468,000 | £385,000 | £426,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £445,000 | £488,000 | £466,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £551,000 | £551,000 | £551,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Bliss Homes | Haviland House, 17 Cobham Road, Wimborne, BH21 7PE | Visit Website |
| Connaught Real Estates Ltd. | 12 Haviland Ferndown Industrial Park Wimborne BH21 7RG | |
| Goadsby | 503 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AG | Visit Website |
| Connells | 37 Victoria Road Ferndown BH22 9HT | Visit Website |
| MUVA | 531 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AQ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Gardens | |
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| Latitude | 50.802553 |
| Longitude | -1.934333 |
| OS Easting (X): | 404626 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 100397 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU046004 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Gardens
- 12
- BLAKEY RIDGE, 2
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 6
- 7
- 3
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Gardens
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Wimborne Road West | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:07 |
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| Sunset | 16:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (4.63 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.1°C (91.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103420 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 50.30 |
| Area Population | 1137.00 |
| Male Population | 526.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 611.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020408 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Dorset 009E |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004251 |
| MSOA Name: | East Dorset 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Ferndown Superstore |
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| Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH |
| 0345 677 9270 |
| Distance: 1.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ferndown Superstore |
| Iceland Ferndown |
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| 51/53 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HU |
| 01202893534 |
| Distance: 1.89 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Ferndown |
| Tesco Glenmoor Rd Bournemouth Express |
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| 31 Glenmoor Rd, Ferndown, BH22 8QE |
| 0345 026 9278 |
| Distance: 1.95 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Glenmoor Rd Bournemouth Express |
| Waitrose Wimborne |
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| Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AN |
| 01202 840157 |
| Distance: 2.1 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wimborne |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01202 | FERNWOOD - STFERND | P14 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 10.7 | 3.3 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dorset |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Christchurch |
| The Member of Parliament is Christopher Chope |
| Details for the MP Christopher Chope on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Christopher Chope on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Christopher Chope won with a majority of 7,455 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 71,060 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ferndown North Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Ferndown First School
Address: Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact:
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Address: Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01202573074
Hayeswood First School
Address: Hayeswood First School, Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01202882379
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne
Address: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne, Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne
Address: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne, Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Hayeswood First School
Address: Hayeswood First School, Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Colehill First School
Address: Colehill First School, Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01202882506
Colehill First School
Address: Colehill First School, Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HL
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Address: St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne, St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01202883675
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Wimborne
Address: St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Wimborne, St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact:
Merley First School
Address: Merley First School, Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01202888455
Merley First School
Address: Merley First School, Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Ferndown Middle School
Address: Ferndown Middle School, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Ferndown Upper School
Address: Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01202871243
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Address: St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill, Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01202883433
Nearest Hospitals
| Oakcroft |
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| Address: 42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, BH21 1RR, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 848547 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Oakcroft |
| Victoria Hospital |
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| Address: Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, BH21 1ER, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 856410 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Victoria Hospital |
| St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset) |
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| Address: Ringwood Road, Ringwood, BH24 2RR, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 584200 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset) |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BALMORAL LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 QUEENS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9RT
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
N.G. STRIBLING
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
OPUS SPECIALIST DENTAL SERVICE
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
DENTAPOL LTD
Address: 400/402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
FERNDOWN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 400 / 402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
WIMBORNE DENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
Address: 30-31 EAST STREET, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1DU
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY
Address: FERNDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. MARYS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HB
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 897000
PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE
Address: FERNDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. MARYS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HB
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 897200
THE HAMWORTHY CLUB - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MAGNA ROAD, WIMBORNE, BH21 3AP
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
THE HAMWORTHY CLUB - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: MAGNA ROAD, WIMBORNE, BH21 3AP
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
THE MAGNA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 81 MERLEY LANE, MERLEY, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3BB
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
GLENMOOR ROAD SURGERY
Address: 54 GLENMOOR ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8QF
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COLEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 42 MIDDLEHILL ROAD, COLEHILL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 2SE
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 888001
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: FERNDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. MARYS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HB
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 874460
FERNDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 487 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AG
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 892666
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: FERNDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, COM, PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9TH
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 457800
MEDS2HOME PHARMACY
Address: REAR OF FERNDOWN POST OFFICE, 97 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 925902
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: MERLEY POST OFFICE, 56 SOPWITH CRESCENT, MERLEY, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1SQ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 880440
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
COMPLETE COMMUNITY CARE - HEATH CLOSE
Address: 6 HEATH CLOSE, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 2LP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
INFINITE CLARITY LIMITED
Address: LA PORCHERIE, 427 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AF
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
UNDERWOOD EYECARE
Address: 7 PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, BH22 9TH
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
STILL & BEDFORD
Address: 61 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
HENDERSONS OPTICIANS
Address: 54 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HZ
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - WIMBORNE MINSTER
Address: 5-6 CROWN MEAD, WIMBORNE, BH21 1ED
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Branksome Station is 5.22 miles away.
Address: Branksome station, Poole Road, Branksome, Dorset, BH12 1DF
Branksome is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Branksome Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Parkstone (Dorset) Station is 5.53 miles away.
Address: Parkstone station, Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD
Parkstone (Dorset) is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Parkstone (Dorset) Station is staffed on a part time basis.