Abbey Close is a street located in Orpington. It uses the postcode BR6 9BF. The street has a length of approximately 105 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Bromley London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 20304168 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 13.23 miles South East from central London., 18.99 miles West from Maidstone, 28.99 miles East from Woking and 30 miles South West from Chelmsford.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of ORPINGTON
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 Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02000158 (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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn London Orpington Address: 83 The Walnuts, Orpington Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.91 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Swanley Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.54 |
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3: Name:Travelodge London Sidcup Address: 1-3 High St, Sidcup, DA14 6EN Telephone: 0871 984 6380 Visit Hotel Page |
4.19 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn London Bromley Address: Simpsons Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.56 |
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5: Name:Travelodge London Bromley Town Centre Address: 18 Elmfield Rd, Bromley, BR1 1LR Telephone: 0871 984 6522 Visit Hotel Page |
4.75 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 10070000292
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070000293
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070000294
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070000296
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070000298
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070000299
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10070002279
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £800,000 | £750,000 | £775,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £780,000 | £780,000 | £780,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Rae Chelsfield | 49 Windsor Drive, Chelsfield, Orpington, BR6 6EY | Visit Website |
| Thomas Brown Estates | 285 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NN | Visit Website |
| Edmund Estate Agents | 352 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NQ | Visit Website |
| Linay & Shipp | 338 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NQ | Visit Website |
| Kenton | 316 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NG | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.364562 |
| Longitude | 0.108730 |
| OS Easting (X): | 546784 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 164998 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ468650 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Charterhouse Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (9.58 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.4°C (93.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00003843 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| Average Age | 40.20 |
| Area Population | 1412.00 |
| Male Population | 689.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 723.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01000795 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bromley 032E |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000158 |
| MSOA Name: | Bromley 032 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Orpington Extra |
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| 9 Augustus Ln, Orpington, BR6 0NH |
| 0345 026 9567 |
| Distance: 0.82 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Orpington Extra |
| Sainsburys Orpington |
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| 5-7 Homefield Rise, Orpington, England, BR6 0RT |
| 01689 823160 |
| Distance: 0.85 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Orpington |
| Iceland Orpington |
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| 157/159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN |
| 01689832467 |
| Distance: 0.95 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Orpington |
| Waitrose Green Street Green |
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| 11 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6BG |
| 01689 853090 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Green Street Green |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01689 | ORPINGTON - LSORP | P22 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 10.6 | 5.2 | 29.6 | Y | 8 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bromley |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley &BR1 3UH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8464 3333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Orpington |
| The Member of Parliament is Gareth Bacon |
| Details for the MP Gareth Bacon on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Gareth Bacon on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Gareth Bacon won with a majority of 5,118 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 71,284 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Orpington Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
Chelsfield Primary School
Address: Chelsfield Primary School, Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Blenheim Primary School
Address: Blenheim Primary School, Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact:
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01689853798
Tubbenden Primary School
Address: Tubbenden Primary School, Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01689851653
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Address: Harris Primary Academy Orpington, Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01689830383
Chelsfield Primary School
Address: Chelsfield Primary School, Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01689825827
The Highway Primary School
Address: The Highway Primary School, The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01689827990
The Highway Primary School
Address: The Highway Primary School, The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact:
St Philomena's Primary School
Address: St Philomena's Primary School, Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01689826550
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Address: St. Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01689826081
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01689820313
Perry Hall Primary School
Address: Perry Hall Primary School, Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Poverest Primary School
Address: Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01689816060
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01689813040
Warren Road Primary School
Address: Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact:
Green Street Green Primary School
Address: Green Street Green Primary School, Vine Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DT
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01689852781
Green Street Green Primary School
Address: Green Street Green Primary School, Vine Road, Green Street Green, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DT
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Priory School
Address: The Priory School, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Harris Academy Orpington
Address: Harris Academy Orpington, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01689819219
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Address: St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01689820101
Nearest Hospitals
| Orpington Hospital |
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| Address: Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, BR6 9JU, |
| Independent Sector |
| King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01689 863000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.97 (miles) |
| Directions from to Orpington Hospital |
| BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital |
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| Address: Bucks Cross Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, BR6 7RG, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01689 877855 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI Chelsfield Park Hospital |
| Princess Royal University Hospital |
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| Address: Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 8ND, |
| Independent Sector |
| King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01689 863000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Princess Royal University Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CHELSFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17 WINDSOR DRIVE, CHELSFIELD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 6EY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
SEVENOAKS ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 7 SEVENOAKS ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9JH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
BROMLEY PCT
Address: ELDRED DRIVE CLINIC, ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 342 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NQ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 STATION ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0RZ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS
Address: 11 STATION ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 0RZ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HIGHLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE - ORPINGTON SURGERY
Address: 59 SEVENOAKS ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR6 9JN
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
CHELSFIELD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 62 WINDSOR DRIVE, CHELSFIELD, ORPINGTON, BR6 6HD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
CHELSFIELD SURGERY
Address: 62 WINDSOR DRIVE, CHELSFIELD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 6HD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 852204
ORPINGTON HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 19 HOMEFIELD RISE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0FE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
KNOLL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 HOMEFIELD RISE, ORPINGTON, BR6 0FE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 666800
GILLMANS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 GILLMANS ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4LA
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 822022
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 13-15 WINDSOR DRIVE, CHELSFIELD, ORPINGTON, BR6 6EY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 852417
ELDRED DRIVE PHARMACY
Address: 25 ELDRED DRIVE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR5 4PE
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 872522
FARNCRAY LTD
Address: 330 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NQ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 831113
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 269567
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 207-215 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, BR6 0PF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 872199
BOOTS
Address: 216-220 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0LS
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 821611
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
LIVE OPTICIANS LIMITED (ORPINGTON)
Address: 79 SANDHURST ROAD, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 9HN
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
THOMAS H COLLISON LTD (ORPINGTON)
Address: 281 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NG
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EYECARE CENTRE
Address: 277 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NW
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (ORPINGTON)
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
ORPINGTON EXTRA
Address: 9 AUGUSTUS LANE, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0NH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
WILKINSON THE OPTICIANS (ORPHINGTON)
Address: 277 HIGH STREET, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 0PF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Chelsfield Station is 0.57 miles away.
Address: Chelsfield station, Station Approach, Chelsfield, Greater London, BR6 6EU
Chelsfield is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Chelsfield Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Orpington Station is 1.05 miles away.
Address: Orpington station, Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 0SX
Orpington is situated on the South Eastern Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Orpington Station is staffed on a full time basis.