About Abbey Place
Abbey Place is a street located in the village of Waterbeach. It uses the postcode CB25 9LG. The street has a length of approximately 260 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Cambridgeshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the South Cambridgeshire District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 35302299 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Cambridgeshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 55.13 miles North from central London., 5.79 miles North East from Cambridge, 27.59 miles South East from Peterborough and 29.6 miles East from Bedford.
ABBEY PLACE is within the Post Town of CAMBRIDGE
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 Place
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003778 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Birch's | Bluebell Woods Ely Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9NW | |
| Casa Tuscany | Casa Tuscany, Milton Hall, Ely Road, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6WZ, England. | Visit Website |
| Fine & Country Cambridge | Milton Hall Ely Road, Milton, CB24 6WZ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Place | |
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| Latitude | 52.275288 |
| Longitude | 0.194695 |
| OS Easting (X): | 549717 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 266438 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL497664 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Place
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
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| Sunset | 19:03 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 20 September 2024 at 19:00 (28.08 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.3°C (74.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00092304 |
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| ONS Area Name | Social Renting New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 28.59 |
| Area Population | 1821.00 |
| Male Population | 1116.00 (61%) |
| Female Population | 705.00 (39%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01018298 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Cambridgeshire 004A |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
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| MSOA Code: | E02003778 |
| MSOA Name: | South Cambridgeshire 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Cambridge Milton Superstore |
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| Cambridge Rd Industrial Estate, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AY |
| 0345 677 9466 |
| Distance: 3.04 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Cambridge Milton Superstore |
| Tesco Cambridge Campkin Rd Express |
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| 82-84 Campkin Rd, Cambridge, CB4 2NF |
| 0345 026 9211 |
| Distance: 3.98 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Cambridge Campkin Rd Express |
| Tesco Histon Express |
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| 30 High St, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9JD |
| 0345 026 9067 |
| Distance: 4.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Histon Express |
| Tesco Orchard Park Express |
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| Unwin Square, Orchard Park, Cambridge, CB4 2AD |
| 0345 026 9302 |
| Distance: 4.27 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Orchard Park Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01223 - Cambridge |
| Area Code: 01954 - Madingley |
| Area Code: 01638 - Newmarket |
| Area Code: 01353 - Ely |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Cambridgeshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire &CB23 6EA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 03450 450 500 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South East Cambridgeshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Charlotte Cane |
| Details for the MP Charlotte Cane on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Charlotte Cane on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Charlotte Cane won with a majority of 495 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,112 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Milton & Waterbeach Ward |
| Parish: Waterbeach Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Cambridgeshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Waterbeach Community Primary School
Address: Waterbeach Community Primary School, High Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9JU
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01223718988
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital |
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| Address: 30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9EL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01223 266 900 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.49 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital |
| Brookfields Hospital |
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| Address: 351 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01223 603051 |
| Distance: 9.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to Brookfields Hospital |
| Ida Darwin Hospital |
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| Address: Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Serco Ltd |
| Distance: 9.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ida Darwin Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WIESE AND ASSOCIATES
Address: OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, 40 MARGETT STREET, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8QY
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
TOWNSEND HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 66-68 STATION ROAD, HISTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 9LF
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
CAVENDISH HOUSE DENTAL CARE
Address: 183 ARBURY ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 2JJ
Distance: 4.44 miles
Contact: :
CHAPEL STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1DY
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: :
HURST PARK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2A HURST PARK AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 2AE
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
CHEDDARS LANE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8 CHEDDARS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD
Distance: 4.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WATERBEACH SURGERY
Address: ROSALIND FRANKLIN HOUSE, BANNOLD ROAD, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9LQ
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 860387
MILTON SURGERY
Address: 87 COLES ROAD, MILTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 6BL
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 420511
MILTON COMMUNITY HALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 87 COLES ROAD, MILTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 6BL
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
COTTENHAM
Address: 42 TELEGRAPH STREETR, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8QU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01954 251180
COTTENHAM SURGERY
Address: LEWIS HOUSE, 188 HIGH STREET, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8SE
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01954 250079
NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 423424
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WATERBEACH PHARMACY
Address: 5 GREENSIDE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB25 9HW
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 564422
WELL
Address: 222 HIGH STREET, COTTENHAM, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 8RZ
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01954 250556
TESCO IN-STORE PHARMACY
Address: CAMBRIDGE ROAD, MILTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 6AY
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 581849
NUFFIELD PHARMACY
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 425090
WELL
Address: 1 STATION ROAD, HISTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 9LQ
Distance: 4.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 232672
WELL
Address: 115 STATION ROAD, IMPINGTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 9NP
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 234754
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Waterbeach Station is 0.89 miles away.
Address: Waterbeach station, Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT
Waterbeach is situated on the Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Waterbeach Station is an unstaffed station.
Cambridge North Station is 3.63 miles away.
Address: Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ
Cambridge North is situated on the Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Cambridge North Station is staffed on a part time basis.