Abbey Road is a street located in the village of West Moors. The street has a length of approximately 461 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 12200370 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of BH22 0AX and BH22 0AU.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 89.96 miles South West from central London., 6.58 miles North from Bournemouth, 17.7 miles South from Salisbury and 21.28 miles West from Southampton.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of FERNDOWN
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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Map of Abbey Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004248 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.47 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address: A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone: 0871 984 6237 Visit Hotel Page |
1.64 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ringwood Address: Forest Gate Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.17 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bournemouth Cooper Dean Address: Cooper Dean Roundabout, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP Telephone: 0871 559 1808 Visit Hotel Page |
5.19 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth East Cliff Address: Christchurch Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.53 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £359,000 | £359,000 | £359,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £425,000 | £365,000 | £395,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £425,000 | £420,000 | £422,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £446,000 | £446,000 | £446,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £672,500 | £672,500 | £672,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £515,000 | £582,500 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Kelley | 1 Penn Court, Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JJ | Visit Website |
| Dorset & Hampshire Park Homes | 1 Penn Court, Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0JJ | Visit Website |
| Brewer & Brewer | 173 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0HT | Visit Website |
| Hearnes Estate Agents | 6-8 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HZ | Visit Website |
| St Quintin Property Group LTD | 14 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HZ | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 50.817149 |
| Longitude | -1.870442 |
| OS Easting (X): | 409125 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 102026 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU091020 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Road
- 10
- 12
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 13
- 21
- 25
- 37
- 31
- 32
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Priory Road | junction |
| Uplands Road | junction |
| Abbotts Way | junction |
| Monks Close | junction |
| Ringwood Road (A31) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:49 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 3 December 2024 at 14:00 (3.06 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.2°C (80.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103477 & E00103494 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement & Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 53.90 |
| Area Population | 1672.00 |
| Male Population | 799.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 873.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020425 |
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| LSOA Name: | East Dorset 006E |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004248 |
| MSOA Name: | East Dorset 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Ferndown |
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| 597 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, England, BH22 9AL |
| 01202 861901 |
| Distance: 0.44 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Ferndown |
| Tesco West Moors Express |
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| 126 Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JB |
| 0345 026 9224 |
| Distance: 0.88 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco West Moors Express |
| Iceland Ferndown |
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| 51/53 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HU |
| 01202893534 |
| Distance: 1.32 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Ferndown |
| Tesco Ferndown Superstore |
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| Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH |
| 0345 677 9270 |
| Distance: 1.45 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ferndown Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01202 | FERNWOOD - STFERND | P8 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.9 | 7.7 | >=30 | Y | 15 |
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: West Moors & Three Legged Cross Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
West Moors Middle School
Address: West Moors Middle School, Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01202872474
Ferndown Middle School
Address: Ferndown Middle School, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact:
Ferndown Upper School
Address: Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01202871243
England Primary Schools
Oakhurst Community First School
Address: Oakhurst Community First School, Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01202871577
Oakhurst Community First School
Address: Oakhurst Community First School, Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact:
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Address: St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery, Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01202874838
Parley First School
Address: Parley First School, Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact:
Ferndown First School
Address: Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 0.97 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset) |
| Royal Bournemouth Hospital |
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| Address: Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01202 303626 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.5 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Bournemouth Hospital |
| 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: 8.61 (miles) |
| Directions from to Oakcroft |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
212 STATION ROAD
Address: WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, BH22 0JD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
SMILE TEAM DENTAL CARE
Address: 212 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0JD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
BALMORAL LODGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 QUEENS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9RT
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
N.G. STRIBLING
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
OPUS SPECIALIST DENTAL SERVICE
Address: 59 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
DENTAPOL LTD
Address: 400/402 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AU
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
ST LEONARDS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SW AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS, RINGWOOD ROAD, ST LEONARDS, RINGWOOD, BH24 2RR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: TRICKETTS CROSS, CORBIN AVENUE, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 8AZ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 897989
WEST MOORS VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: VERNON HOUSE, 164 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, BH22 0JB
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
WEST MOORS VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: 175 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0HX
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 865800
ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY
Address: FERNDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. MARYS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 897000
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AL
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 871841
MOORS PHARMACY
Address: 175 STATION ROAD, WEST MOORS, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 0HX
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 873112
MEDS2HOME PHARMACY
Address: REAR OF FERNDOWN POST OFFICE, 97 VICTORIA ROAD, FERNDOWN, BH22 9HU
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 925902
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: FERNDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, COM, PENNYS WALK, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9TH
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 457800
FERNDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 487 RINGWOOD ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9AG
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 892666
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: FERNDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. MARYS ROAD, FERNDOWN, DORSET, BH22 9HB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 874460
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bournemouth Station is 6.20 miles away.
Address: Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Bournemouth is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Bournemouth Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Pokesdown Station is 6.27 miles away.
Address: Pokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DL
Pokesdown is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Pokesdown Station is staffed on a part time basis.