Abbey Road is a street located in the village of Abbeytown. It uses the postcode CA7 4SB. The street has a length of approximately 447 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Cumberland is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Allerdale District (B) 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 Numbers of 300286, 304381 and 303811 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Cumbria, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 266.19 miles North West from central London., 14.39 miles West from Carlisle, 58.57 miles North from Lancaster and 67.27 miles West from Newcastle upon Tyne.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of WIGTON
Map of Abbey Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003967 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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.
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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Cockermouth Address: Europe Way, Cockermouth, CA13 0DJ Telephone: 0871 984 6358 Visit Hotel Page |
13.66 |
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2: Name:Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green Address: Gretna Green Service Area, Junction 21/22, A74M Northbound Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.76 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Cockermouth Address: Egremont Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.81 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Carlisle Todhills Address: Southbound, M6, Todhills, Carlisle, CA6 4HA Telephone: 0871 984 6127 Visit Hotel Page |
14.24 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Carlisle Central North Address: Kingstown Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.48 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Road
UPRN: 100110213740
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110213741
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110213742
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10008818540
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10008870151
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 10
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2020 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Your Move | 7 King Street, Wigton, CA7 9DT | Visit Website |
| Murray Little & Knox | 27 Bank Street, Annan,DG12 6AU | Visit Website |
| Hann & Co | 1 Bridgend, High Street, Annan,DG12 6AG | Visit Website |
| LJ Residential | 93 High Street, Annan,DG12 6DJ | Visit Website |
| Harper, Robertson & Shannon | 100 High Street, Annan, DG12 6EH | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cumbria |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 54.845493 |
| Longitude | -3.285183 |
| OS Easting (X): | 317483 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 550842 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NY175508 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Road
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Wheatsheaf Court | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:17 |
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| Sunset | 16:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Carlisle 21 January 2025 at 13:00 (14.16 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.2°C (87.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00096543 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 43.82 |
| Area Population | 1728.00 |
| Male Population | 858.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 870.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 24 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019102 |
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| LSOA Name: | Allerdale 003C |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003967 |
| MSOA Name: | Allerdale 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Annan Superstore |
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| Scotts St, Annan, DG12 6JH |
| 0345 671 9613 |
| Distance: 9.76 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Annan Superstore |
| Tesco Maryport |
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| 3 Victory Crescent, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7LF |
| 0345 266 9352 |
| Distance: 12.29 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maryport |
| Sainsburys Cockermouth |
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| Station Road, Cockermouth, England, CA13 9RS |
| 01900 825694 |
| Distance: 13.07 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Cockermouth |
| Waitrose At Gretna Green Services |
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| A74M, Junction 21/22, Trunk Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries, DG16 5HQ |
| 0800 188 884 |
| Distance: 13.78 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Gretna Green Services |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 016973 - Wigton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | N | 3 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Allerdale |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria &CA14 3YJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01900 702 702 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Workington |
| The Member of Parliament is Markus Campbell-Savours |
| Details for the MP Markus Campbell-Savours on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Markus Campbell-Savours on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Markus Campbell-Savours won with a majority of 5,257 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,935 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Silloth & Solway Coast Ward |
| Parish: Holme Abbey Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Cumbria |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School
Address: Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School, Abbeytown, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4RU
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01697361261
Nearest Hospitals
| Wigton Community Hospital |
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| Address: Cross Lane, Wigton, |
| NHS Sector |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 016973 66600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wigton Community Hospital |
| Cockermouth Community Hospital |
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| Address: Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT, |
| NHS Sector |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01900 705776 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 20.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cockermouth Community Hospital |
| Maryport Victoria Cottage Hospital |
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| Address: Victoria Cottage Hospital, Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01946 853333 (ext. 4) |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 20.43 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maryport Victoria Cottage Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ALMA TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 ALMA TERRACE, SILLOTH, WIGTON, CA7 4DS
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HALF MOON LANE, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9BF
Distance: 5.15 miles
Contact: :
BUPA DENTAL CARE
Address: 61 HIGH STREET, WIGTON, CA7 9PG
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://WWW.BUPA.CO.UK/DENTAL/DENTAL-CARE/PRACTICES/NORTH-LAKELAND
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE, SOUTH END, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9PZ
Distance: 5.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 CURZON STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6LL
Distance: 12.33 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: BRIDGE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 8AE
Distance: 12.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SILLOTH GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LAWN TERRACE, SILLOTH, SILLOTH-ON-SOLWAY, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 4AH
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01697 331309
WIGTON HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CROSS LANE, WIGTON, CA7 9DD
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: :
THE CROFT SURGERY
Address: THE CROFT, KIRKBRIDE, PORT CARLISLE, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 5JH
Distance: 4.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01697 351207
WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH END, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9QD
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01697 342254
ASPATRIA MEDICAL GROUP
Address: WEST STREET, ASPATRIA, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 3HH
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01697 320209
GREENCROFT SOUTH MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GREENCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE (SOUTH), GREENCROFT WYND, ANNAN, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG12 6GS
Distance: 9.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01461 202244
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 1-3 STATION ROAD, SILLOTH, CARLISLE, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 4AE
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01697 331394
WELL
Address: 14 KING STREET, CARLISLE, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9DT
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01697 342445
WELL
Address: WIGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, SOUTHEND, WIGTON, CA7 9QD
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01697 349145
BOOTS
Address: WEST STREET HEALTH CENTRE, WEST STREET, ASPATRIA, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 3HH
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: tel: 016973 20236
DALSTON PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: 2 VICARS COTTAGES, THE SQUARE, DALSTON, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 7LW
Distance: 12.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01228 712506
H S DOBIE CHEMISTS
Address: 29 CURZON STREET, MARYPORT, CA15 6LN
Distance: 12.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01900 812662
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
TROTMAN OPTICIANS LTD (WIGTON)
Address: 16 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9DT
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ROWE OPTICIANS (WIGTON)
Address: 54 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9EP
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: :
C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 10.48 miles
Contact: :
C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 10.48 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)
Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU
Distance: 12.41 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 12.44 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wigton Station is 4.94 miles away.
Address: Wigton station, Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
Wigton is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
Wigton Station is an unstaffed station.
Aspatria Station is 6.24 miles away.
Address: Aspatria station, Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW
Aspatria is situated on the Cumbrian Coast line and is managed by Northern.
Aspatria Station is an unstaffed station.