Abbey Close is a street located in Ffynnon Taf. It uses the postcode CF15 7RS. The street has a length of approximately 181 metres.
The street is located within the Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 47403602 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Mid Glamorgan, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 135.88 miles West from central London., 5.63 miles North West from Cardiff, 29.35 miles West from Bristol and 29.93 miles East from Swansea.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of CARDIFF
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 W02000277 (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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Caerphilly Address: 1 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX Telephone: 0871 984 6364 Visit Hotel Page |
2.06 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Cardiff Whitchurch Address: 21 Ty'n-Y-Parc Road, Cardiff, CF14 6BH Telephone: 0871 559 1811 Visit Hotel Page |
2.55 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Cardiff M4 Address: Moto Service Area, M4 Motorway, Pontyclun, Cardiff, CF72 8SA Telephone: 0871 984 6226 Visit Hotel Page |
3.16 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Cardiff Llanedeyrn Address: Circle Way East off A48, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9NZ Telephone: 0871 984 6225 Visit Hotel Page |
5.32 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Cardiff North Address: Pentwyn Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.46 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 100100764762
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764762
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764767
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764767
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764768
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764768
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764769
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764769
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764770
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764770
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764771
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764771
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764772
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764772
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764774
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764774
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764778
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764778
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764780
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764780
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764781
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100100764781
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £319,000 | £263,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £180,000 | £210,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Oakleaf South Wales | Village Way, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7NE | Visit Website |
| Move2Here Ltd | 3 Bron Haul, Pentyrch, CF15 9TA | Visit Website |
| MGY | 6 Station Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8AA | Visit Website |
| Thomas H Wood | 5 Station Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8AA | Visit Website |
| Thomas H Wood | 14 Park Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 7BQ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.543221 |
| Longitude | -3.259190 |
| OS Easting (X): | 312688 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 183507 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST127835 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
- 7
- 21
- 20
- 9
- 12
- 11
- 10
- 8
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cemetery Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | St-Athan 21 December 2024 at 18:00 (12.32 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.4°C (71.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (25 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00006526 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Hardship |
| LSOA Code: | W01001241 |
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| LSOA Name: | Rhondda Cynon Taf 026D |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000277 |
| MSOA Name: | Rhondda Cynon Taf 026 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Cardiff Coryton Petrol |
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| Longwood Drive, Cardiff, CF14 7EW |
| 029 2233 1092 |
| Distance: 1.4 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Cardiff Coryton Petrol |
| Asda Cardiff Coryton |
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| Longwood Drive, Coryton roundabout, Cardiff, CF14 7EW |
| 029 2061 3213 |
| Distance: 1.53 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Cardiff Coryton |
| Tesco Caerphilly Express |
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| 1-2 Castleview, Nantgarw Rd, Caerphilly, CF83 2NG |
| 0345 026 9182 |
| Distance: 2.06 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Caerphilly Express |
| Tesco Whitchurch Express |
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| 2-4 Park Rd, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7BQ |
| 0345 026 9236 |
| Distance: 2.41 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whitchurch Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | TAFFSWELL - SWTAT | P7 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 21 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Headquarters, The Pavilions, Cambrian Park, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy &CF40 2XX |
| Telephone Number: 01443 424 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Pontypridd |
| The Member of Parliament is Anna McMorrin |
| Details for the MP Anna McMorrin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Anna McMorrin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Anna McMorrin won with a majority of 11,207 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,460 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Taffs Well Ward |
| Community Council: Taffs Well |
| Ceremonial County: Mid Glamorgan |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Coryton Primary
Address: Coryton Primary, Hollybush Estate, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7DS
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 02920 616792
Tongwynlais Primary School
Address: Tongwynlais Primary School, Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 02920 810383
Ffynnon Taf Primary School
Address: Ffynnon Taf Primary School, Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF15 7PR
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 02920 810452
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 MERTHYR ROAD, TONGWYNLAIS, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF15 7LG
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
CWTCH DENTAL CARE
Address: GROUND FLOOR, UNIT 6, GREEN MEADOW SPRINGS BUSINESS PARK, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF15 7NE
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 27A PENLLINE ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF14 2AA
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 CLIVE STREET, CAERPHILLY, MID GLAMORGAN, CF83 1GE
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 STATION TERRACE, CAERPHILLY, MID GLAMORGAN, CF83 1HD
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
MR PA HAWKINS
Address: 11 STATION TERRACE, CAERPHILLY, CF83 1HD
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: TAFFS WELL MEDICAL CENTRE, CARDIFF ROAD, TAFFS WELL, CARDIFF, CF15 7YG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20820320
NANTGARW ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4 BEDDAU WAY, CAERPHILLY, MID GLAMORGAN, CF83 2AX
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20888118
RADYR MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: RECTORY CLOSE, RADYR, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF15 8EW
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20842767
WHITCHURCH VILLAGE PRACTICE
Address: PARK ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 7EZ
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20629601
BISHOPS ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 BISHOPS ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF14 1LT
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20522455
NORTH CARDIFF MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EXCALIBUR DRIVE, THORNHILL, CARDIFF, CF14 9BB
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 029 20764444
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HEALTH PLUS PHARMACY
Address: TAFFS WELL MEDICAL CENTRE, CARDIFF ROAD, TAFFS WELL, CARDIFF, CF15 7YG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 810436
TONGWYNLAIS PHARMACY
Address: 17 MERTHYR ROAD, TONGWYNLAIS, CARDIFF, CF15 7LF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 813343
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: LONGWOOD DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF14 7EW
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 544612
PENTYRCH PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, TEMPERANCE COURT, BRONLLWYN, CARDIFF, CF15 9TN
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 891051
WELL
Address: 12 STATION ROAD, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8AA
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 844740
NELSONS PHARMACY
Address: THE NANTGARW ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 BEDDAU WAY, CAERPHILLY, CF83 2AX
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 02920 888008
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ASDA LONGWOOD DRIVE CORYTON CARDIFF
Address: LONGWOOD DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF14 7EW
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
HOME EYECARE WALES
Address: 16 WINDSOR CRESCENT, RADYR, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF15 8AE
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
RADYR EYECARE LTD
Address: 14 STATION ROAD, RADYR, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF15 8AA
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
CATVOG DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 46 HEOL Y NANT, RHIWBINA, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF14 6BT
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
KINGMAN OPTICIANS
Address: 3A BEULAH ROAD, RHIWBINA, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF14 6LT
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: :
LAWRENCE & HARRIS
Address: 93 CARDIFF ROAD, CAERPHILLY, CF83 1FQ
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Taffs Well Station is 0.23 miles away.
Address: Taffs Well station, Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF15 7PE
Taffs Well is situated on the Merthyr line (Taff Vale) and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Taffs Well Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Radyr Station is 1.91 miles away.
Address: Radyr station, Station Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF4 8AA
Radyr is situated on the Merthyr line (Taff Vale)|Cardiff City Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Radyr Station is staffed on a part time basis.