Abbey Road in the village of Kenfig Hill


About Abbey Road

Abbey Road is a street located in Y Pil. It uses the postcode CF33 6HF. The street has a length of approximately 179 metres.

The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Bridgend is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.

The street is located within the Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr - Bridgend 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 47600019 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 154.26 miles West from central London., 12.61 miles South East from Swansea, 22.36 miles West from Cardiff and 35.18 miles North East from Barnstaple.

ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of BRIDGEND

Map of Abbey Road

Street Crime (updated 14/01/2025)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA W02000225 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
Yellow = Low
Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
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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)
Definition:

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)
1: Name:Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff
Address: M4 Junction 36
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
4.54
2: Name:Premier Inn Bridgend M4 J35
Address: Pantruthyn Farm
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
8.32
3: Name:Travelodge Bridgend Pencoed
Address: Old Mill, Felindre Rd, Pencoed, CF35 5HU
Telephone: 0871 984 6049 Visit Hotel Page
8.72
4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Swansea East
Address: M4, Jct 43, Llandarcy, Neath
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
10.62
5: Name:Premier Inn Swansea Waterfront
Address: The Waterfront Development, Langdon Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
12.14



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House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2015£95,000£76,000£85,5002
2016£86,000£86,000£86,0001
2022£168,000£168,000£168,0001

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Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Road
NameAddressWebsite
Elliott & Co4 Pisgah Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend,CF33 6BYVisit Website
Ferriers Estate Agents41 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend,CF33 6DBVisit Website
Woodsies Property ServicesUnit 15, South Cornelly Industrial Estate, Bridgend,CF33 4RE
Prestons16 Lias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AHVisit Website
Thompsons Estate Agents69 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3AYVisit Website

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Location Details

Abbey Road
Map showing the location of Abbey Road
Latitude51.532854
Longitude-3.685563
OS Easting (X):283099
OS Northing (Y):182949
OS Grid Reference:SS831829

Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Road

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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road

StreetJunction Type
Pyle Inn Wayjunction
Croft Goch Gardensjunction
Croft Goch Roadjunction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:57
Sunset16:57

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Mumbles Head 4 June 2024 at 10:00 (12.89 miles away)
Current Weather:Clear night
Temperature and Humidity:13.8°C (91.8%)
Wind Direction and Speed:SW (23 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeW00005557
ONS Area NameAgeing Industrious Workers
Average Age42.06
Area Population1354.00
Male Population646.00 (48%)
Female Population708.00 (52%)
Benefit Claimants31 (2%)
LSOA Code:W01001052
LSOA Name:Bridgend 008F
SOA Code:5d
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:W02000225
MSOA Name:Bridgend 008

Nearest Supermarkets

Asda Pyle
Pyle Industrial Estate, Pyle Cross, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6BU
01656 760533
Distance: 0.43 Miles
Directions to Asda Pyle
Tesco Bridgend Gentle Way Express
4 District Centre Broadlands, Gentle Way, Bridgend, CF31 5EJ
0345 026 9143
Distance: 4.21 Miles
Directions to Tesco Bridgend Gentle Way Express
Sainsburys Bridgend
The Derwen, Bridgend, Wales, CF32 9ST
01656 648951
Distance: 4.78 Miles
Directions to Sainsburys Bridgend
Tesco Bridgend Brewery Ln Superstore
Brewery Ln, Bridgend, CF31 4AP
0345 677 9072
Distance: 4.85 Miles
Directions to Tesco Bridgend Brewery Ln Superstore

 Telephone Information

Dialling CodeTelephone ExchangeTelephone CabinetFibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises
01656KENFIG HILL - SWKGHP4FTTC

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Less than 2 Mbps 14.7 11.1 >=30 Y 18

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Bridgend
Visit the Council's Website
Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend &CF31 4WB
Send email
Telephone Number: 01656 643 643
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bridgend
The Member of Parliament is Stephen Kinnock
Details for the MP Stephen Kinnock on parliament.uk
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In the 2024 General Election Stephen Kinnock won with a majority of 10,354 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 72,580
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Pyle Ward
Community Council: Pyle
Ceremonial County: Mid Glamorgan

Nearest Schools

Wales Primary Schools

Cefn Cribwr Primary School

Address: Cefn Cribwr Primary School, Cefn Road, Cefn Cribbwr, Bridgend, CF32 0AW

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: 01656 740293

Mynydd Cynffig Primary School

Address: Mynydd Cynffig Primary School, Pwll-Y-Gath Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6ET

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: 01656 815760

Afon Y Felin Primary School

Address: Afon Y Felin Primary School, Heol y Parc, North Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4PA

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: 01656 815750

Pil Primary

Address: Pil Primary, Pyle Inn Way, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6AB

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: 01656 815630

Ysgol Y Ferch O'r Sger

Address: Ysgol Y Ferch O'r Sger, Greenfield Terrace, North Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4LW

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: 01656 754865

Corneli Primary

Address: Corneli Primary, Greenfield Terrace, North Cornelly, Bridgend, CF33 4LW

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: 01656 754870

Coed Hirwaun Primary School

Address: Coed Hirwaun Primary School, Cwrt y Carw, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2TS

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: 01656 747830

Wales Secondary Schools

Cynffig Comprehensive

Address: Cynffig Comprehensive, East Avenue, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6NP

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: 01656 740294

Nearest Hospitals

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 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 34 VICTORIA AVENUE, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3HG

Distance: 3.74 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 33 MARY STREET, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3YN

Distance: 3.88 miles

Contact: :

HILLSBORO PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: PORTHCAWL, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3BH

Distance: 3.89 miles

Contact: :

VALE VIEW HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: VALE VIEW, CANOLA, SARN, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF32 9TY

Distance: 4.58 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 26 PARK STREET, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 4AX

Distance: 4.78 miles

Contact: :

BEYNONS DENTISTS

Address: 16 PARK STREET, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 4AX

Distance: 4.78 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

HEATHBRIDGE HOUSE

Address: 1A PISGAH STREET, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6BY

Distance: 0.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 740359

THE SURGERY

Address: WAUN BANT ROAD, NORTH CORNELLY, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6DE

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 740345

PORTHCAWL MEDICAL

Address: PORTHCAWL MEDICAL CENTRE, CLOS Y MAMETZ, PORTHCAWL, CF36 5DJ

Distance: 3.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 304204

NEW STREET SURGERY

Address: 3 NEW STREET, ABERKENFIG, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF32 9BL

Distance: 3.84 miles

Contact: tel: 0844 4778637

TYNYCOED SURGERY

Address: 20 MERFIELD CLOSE, SARN, BRYNCETHIN, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF32 9SW

Distance: 4.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 720334

MOUNT SURGERY

Address: MARGAM ROAD, PORT TALBOT, WEST GLAMORGAN, SA13 2BN

Distance: 4.88 miles

Contact: tel: 0844 4778975

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

ALLIED PHARMACY KENFIG HILL

Address: 1 PISGAH STREET, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, CF33 6BY

Distance: 0.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01443 745866

SHEPPARDS PHARMACY

Address: 1 BRIDGE STREET, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, CF33 6DB

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 754600

WELL

Address: ASDA, FFALD ROAD, PYLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PYLE CROSS, PYLE, BRIDGEND, CF33 6AD

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 740269

ALLIED PHARMACY NORTH CORNELLY

Address: 8 HALL DRIVE, NORTH CORNELLY, BRIDGEND, CF33 4HS

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 740291

PORTHCAWL PHARMACY

Address: PORTHCAWL MEDICAL CENTRE, CLOS Y MAMETZ, PORTHCAWL, CF36 5DJ

Distance: 3.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 782695

WELL

Address: 11 LIAS ROAD, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3AH

Distance: 3.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01656 772443

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

WAYNE & BYRON DAVIES OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 36 BRIDGE STREET, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6DD

Distance: 0.17 miles

Contact: :

RAYNER OPTICIANS (PYLE)

Address: DYFRI HOUSE, PYLE ROAD, PYLE, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6PG

Distance: 0.46 miles

Contact: :

PORTHCAWL SPECSAVERS LTD

Address: 59 JOHN STREET, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3AY

Distance: 3.82 miles

Contact: :

WAYNE AND BYRON DAVIES OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 41 JOHN STREET, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3AP

Distance: 3.91 miles

Contact: :

THE OPTIC SHOP - JOHN STREET

Address: 20 JOHN STREET, BRIDGEND, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3BA

Distance: 3.95 miles

Contact: :

THE EYE CENTRE

Address: 30B BRYNCOCH ROAD, SARN, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF32 9NY

Distance: 4.41 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Pyle Station is 0.73 miles away.

Address: Pyle station, Beach Road, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6AR

Pyle is situated on the South Wales Main Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.

Pyle Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Pyle Rail Station

Tondu Station is 4.00 miles away.

Address: Tondu station, Station Approach, Tondu, Bridgend, CF32 9DR

Tondu is situated on the Maesteg Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.

Tondu Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Tondu Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Swansea Airport is 17.14 miles away Directions to Swansea Airport
Cardiff International Airport is 17.58 miles away Directions to Cardiff International Airport
Bristol International Airport is 43.16 miles away Directions to Bristol International Airport