The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Cumberland is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Abbey Vale is a residential road in |ST. BEES and with street lighting
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Cumbria, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 252.96 miles North West from central London., 38.19 miles South West from Carlisle, 44.76 miles North West from Lancaster and 79.32 miles North from Liverpool.
Map of Abbey Vale
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004006 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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)
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 Vale |ST. BEES
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Whitehaven Address: Howgate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.62 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Cockermouth Address: Egremont Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.00 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Cockermouth Address: Europe Way, Cockermouth, CA13 0DJ Telephone: 0871 984 6358 Visit Hotel Page |
14.08 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Ulverston Address: Lonsdale Terrace Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
29.26 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Barrow In Furness Address: Cocken Villa, Walney Rd, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UG Telephone: 0871 984 6281 Visit Hotel Page |
29.47 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Vale
UPRN: 100110313133
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313134
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110735065
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313136
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110313137
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313139
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313141
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313143
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313145
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313146
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313147
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313148
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313149
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313153
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313157
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313159
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313161
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110313162
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £183,000 | £245,000 | £214,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £194,000 | £210,000 | £202,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £310,000 | £291,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
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Location Details
| Abbey Vale | |
|---|---|
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| Latitude | 54.495797 |
| Longitude | -3.594541 |
| OS Easting (X): | 296738 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 512347 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX967123 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Vale
- RISING HOW, 5
- 38
- 24
- 10
- 20
- 12
- 25
- 19
- 8
- 4
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Vale
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Whitehaven Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 16:18 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | St. Bees Head 12 January 2025 at 12:00 (1.75 miles away) |
|---|---|
| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.2°C (92.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSE (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00097545 & E00097546 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement & Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 42.09 |
| Area Population | 1801.00 |
| Male Population | 936.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 865.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019300 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Copeland 007D |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004006 |
| MSOA Name: | Copeland 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Whitehaven |
|---|
| Preston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DL |
| 01946 851300 |
| Distance: 3.25 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Whitehaven |
| Iceland Whitehaven |
|---|
| Preston Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DL |
| 01946690917 |
| Distance: 3.31 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Whitehaven |
| Morrisons Whitehaven |
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| Flatt Walks, Whitehaven CA28 7RJ |
| 01946 599208 |
| Distance: 3.41 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Whitehaven |
| Tesco Whitehaven Superstore |
|---|
| Bransty Row, North Shore, Whitehaven, CA28 7XY |
| 0345 677 9716 |
| Distance: 3.95 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whitehaven Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 01946 - Whitehaven |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| Within the area of Copeland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Copeland Centre, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria &CA28 7SJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 054 8600 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Copeland |
| The Member of Parliament is Josh MacAlister |
| Details for the MP Josh MacAlister on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Josh MacAlister on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Josh MacAlister won with a majority of 13,286 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,198 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: St Bees Ward |
| Parish: St. Bees Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Cumbria |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PG
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: 0194666356
St Bees Village Primary School
Address: St Bees Village Primary School, Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0AA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01946822392
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WEST CUMBERLAND HOSPITAL
Address: HOMEWOOD, HENSINGHAM, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 8JG
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
9 MARKET PLACE [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, EGREMONT, CUMBRIA, CA22 2AE
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
S.J. SMITH & ASSOCIATES
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 2-3 SCOTCH STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7BL
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
RANGE DENTAL
Address: 48-49 ROPER STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7AR
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
CLEATOR MOOR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 74-75 HIGH STREET, CLEATOR MOOR, CUMBRIA, CA25 5BL
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 128 QUEEN STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7QF
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
FELLVIEW HEALTHCARE
Address: ST. BRIDGETS LANE, EGREMONT, CA22 2BD
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 820203
WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 66 MAIN STREET, EGREMONT, CUMBRIA, CA22 2DB
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 820348
FLATT WALKS
Address: FLATT WALKS HEALTH CENTRE, CASTLE MEWS, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7QE
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 1 CASTLE MEADOWS, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RG
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 1 CASTLE MEADOWS, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RG
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 1 CASTLE MEADOWS, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RG
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MIREHOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 59 MEADOW ROAD, MIREHOUSE, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 8ER
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 66552
SEACLIFFE PHARMACY
Address: HIGH ROAD, KELLS, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 9PG
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 599860
BOOTS
Address: 67-68 MAIN STREET, EGREMONT, CUMBRIA, CA22 2DB
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 820288
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 31 MARKET PLACE, EGREMONT, CUMBRIA, CA22 2AG
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 820237
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: FLATT WALKS, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7RW
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 66131
W FARE LTD
Address: MARKET PLACE, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JG
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01946 692978
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
S E ALDRED OPTOMETRIST
Address: 19 MAIN STREET, EGREMONT, CUMBRIA, CA22 2DW
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 24 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JN
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 28 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JN
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
ANN MORGAN OPTICIANS
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, CLEATOR MOOR, CUMBRIA, CA25 5AH
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JH
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
VICTOR MARTIN OPTICIANS
Address: 24 CHURCH STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7EB
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
St Bees Station is 0.26 miles away.
Address: St Bees station, Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0BZ
St Bees is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
St Bees Station is an unstaffed station.
Nethertown Station is 2.91 miles away.
Address: Nethertown station, [un-named lane off Nethertown Road], Nethertown, Cumbria, CA22 2UG
Nethertown is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
Nethertown Station is an unstaffed station.