About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in the City of Brighton. The street has a length of approximately 148 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Brighton & Hove is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the The City of Brighton and Hove (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 4401215 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of BN2 1HT, BN2 1HS and BN2 1ES.
It is located within the county of East Sussex, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 47.07 miles South from central London., 1.02 miles East from Brighton, 7.05 miles South West from Lewes and 28.82 miles East from Chichester.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of BRIGHTON
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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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003521 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £213,000 | £280,000 | £246,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| FIND IT 360 Ltd | 6 St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EB | Visit Website |
| Brand Vaughan | 110 St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EA | Visit Website |
| Godfrey Living | 7 St Georges Road Kemptown Brighton BN2 1EU | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Sussex |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 50.818988 |
| Longitude | -0.119581 |
| OS Easting (X): | 532443 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 103907 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ324039 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Upper Abbey Road | junction |
| Great College Street | junction |
| Chapel Terrace | junction |
| St George's Road (B2066) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
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| Sunset | 19:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoreham 21 September 2024 at 13:00 (7.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 19.8°C (81.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00085103 & E00085099 |
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| ONS Area Name | Migrant Families & Students and Professionals |
| Average Age | 40.51 |
| Area Population | 1578.00 |
| Male Population | 854.00 (54%) |
| Female Population | 724.00 (46%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016862 |
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| LSOA Name: | Brighton and Hove 031B |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003521 |
| MSOA Name: | Brighton and Hove 031 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Brighton |
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| 5-8 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1RE |
| 01273 689809 |
| Distance: 0.7 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Brighton |
| Sainsburys Brighton Old Steine Local |
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| 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton, England, BN1 1EJ |
| 1273697632 |
| Distance: 0.75 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Brighton Old Steine Local |
| Asda Brighton Marina |
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| Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5UT |
| 01273 606611 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Brighton Marina |
| Tesco Brighton Jubilee St Express |
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| 5 Jubilee St, Brighton, BN1 1GE |
| 0345 675 7028 |
| Distance: 0.93 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Brighton Jubilee St Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01273 | BRIGHTON KEMPTOWN - SDKMPTW | P18 | FTTP |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Brighton and Hove |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Kings House, Grand Avenue, Hove, East Sussex &BN3 2LS |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01273 290000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Brighton &Kemptown |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Ward |
| Details for the MP Chris Ward on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Ward on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Chris Ward won with a majority of 9,663 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 68,784 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: East Brighton Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: East Sussex |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
City Academy Whitehawk
Address: City Academy Whitehawk, Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5FL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01273681377
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Address: St Martin's CofE Primary School, Hartington Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3LJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01273707114
Elm Grove Primary School
Address: Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, Elm Grove Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3ES
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01273708004
St Luke's Primary School
Address: St Luke's Primary School, Queens Park Rise, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9ZF
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01273675080
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Address: St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AH
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01273607924
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Manor Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5EA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01273605588
Fairlight Primary School
Address: Fairlight Primary School, St Leonard's Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3AJ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01273601270
Queen's Park Primary School
Address: Queen's Park Primary School, Park Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0BN
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01273686822
Carlton Hill Primary School
Address: Carlton Hill Primary School, Sussex Street, BRIGHTON, East Sussex, BN2 9HS
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01273604966
Middle Street Primary School
Address: Middle Street Primary School, 37 Middle Street, Middle Street Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01273323184
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Sussex County Hospital |
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| Address: Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01273 696955 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Sussex County Hospital |
| Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital |
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| Address: Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01273 696955 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital |
| Sussex Eye Hospital |
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| Address: Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01273 696955 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.14 (miles) |
| Directions from to Sussex Eye Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 109 ST. GEORGES ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 1EA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
MK DENTAL
Address: 17 BRISTOL GARDENS, BN2 5JR, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 5JR
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 39 WHITEHAWK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 5FB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (WELLSBOURNE)
Address: WELLSBOURNE DENTAL CLINIC, WELLSBOURNE CENTRE, WHITEHAWK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 5FJ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Address: THE SCHOOL CLINIC, MORLEY STREET, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 9DH
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
IDENTAL CARE LIMITED
Address: 11 ALBION STREET, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 9NE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ARDINGLY COURT SURGERY
Address: 1 ARDINGLY STREET, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 1SS
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 688333
ARDINGLY COURT BRANCH SURGERY
Address: WELLSBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE, 179 WHITEHAWK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 5FL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
BROADWAY SURGERY
Address: WELLSBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE, 179 WHITEHAWK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 5FL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 600888
WELLSBOURNE HEALTHCARE CIC
Address: 179 WHITEHAWK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 5FL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 005444
EADIE
Address: THE SURGERY, 79 ISLINGWORD ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 9SL
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 681971
PAVILION SURGERY
Address: 2 OLD STEINE, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 1EJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 685588
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 105 ST. GEORGES ROAD, KEMP TOWN, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 1EA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 681508
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 25-26 WHITEHAWK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 5FB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 688419
BRIGHTON COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Address: 24 ST JAMES'S STREET, BRIGHTON, BN2 1RF
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 681715
BOOTS
Address: 17-19 ST. JAMES'S STREET, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 1RF
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 682308
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: WELLSBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE, WHITEHAWK ROAD, WHITEHAWK, BRIGHTON, BN2 5FL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 606829
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 128 ST. JAMES'S STREET, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN2 1TH
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 604335
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Brighton Station is 1.17 miles away.
Address: Brighton station, Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XP
Brighton is situated on the West Coastway Line|East Coastway Line|Brighton Main Line and is managed by Southern.
Brighton Station is staffed on a full time basis.
London Road (Brighton) Station is 1.43 miles away.
Address: London Road (Brighton) station, Shaftesbury Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4QS
London Road (Brighton) is situated on the East Coastway Line and is managed by Southern.
London Road (Brighton) Station is staffed on a part time basis.