Abbey Street is a street located in the town of Birkenhead. It uses the postcode CH41 5JU. The street has a length of approximately 73 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wirral is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Wirral 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 Number of 44500002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 179.12 miles North West from central London., 1.66 miles South West from Liverpool, 14.64 miles North from Chester and 32.38 miles West from Manchester.
ABBEY STREET is within the Post Town of BIRKENHEAD
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 Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001487 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock Address: Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.09 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre Albert Dock Address: East Britannia Building Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.16 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool Albert Dock Address: East Britannia Building Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.16 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Docks Address: Brunswick Dock, Sefton St, Liverpool, L3 4BN Telephone: 0871 984 6030 Visit Hotel Page |
1.34 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand Address: The Strand, Liverpool, L2 0PP Telephone: 0871 984 6486 Visit Hotel Page |
1.39 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Estates LLP | Partnership Building Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5AA | Visit Website |
| Smith and Sons | 51-52 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, CH41 5BN | Visit Website |
| Moscrops Estate Agents | 8 Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, CH41 2QR | Visit Website |
| Graham & Barnes Property Management | 45-47 Grange Rd West, Birkenhead,CH41 4BZ | Visit Website |
| Plus Dane Housing | Atlantic Pavilion, Salthouse Quay, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AE | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Merseyside |
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Location Details
| Abbey Street | |
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| Latitude | 53.388600 |
| Longitude | -3.013285 |
| OS Easting (X): | 332617 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 388480 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ326885 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Close | junction |
| Knox Street | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 15:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (7.69 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Heavy rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.2°C (90.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (32 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00036979 |
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| ONS Area Name | Challenged Transitionaries |
| Average Age | 36.24 |
| Area Population | 1670.00 |
| Male Population | 823.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 847.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 102 (6%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007291 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wirral 021D |
| SOA Code: | 4d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001487 |
| MSOA Name: | Wirral 021 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Birkenhead Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 6, Rock Retail Park, Birkenhead, CH41 9DF |
| 01516662036 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Birkenhead Food Warehouse |
| Asda Birkenhead |
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| 222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB |
| 0151 552 1110 |
| Distance: 0.63 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Birkenhead |
| Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
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| 221/225 Grange Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2PH |
| 01516473679 |
| Distance: 0.66 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Birkenhead Grange Rd |
| Iceland Prenton |
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| 790/794 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JG |
| 01516081617 |
| Distance: 1.22 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Prenton |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0151 - Liverpool |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wirral |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral &CH44 8ED |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0151 606 2000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Birkenhead |
| The Member of Parliament is Alison McGovern |
| Details for the MP Alison McGovern on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alison McGovern on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alison McGovern won with a majority of 13,798 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,091 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Birkenhead and Tranmere Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Rock Ferry Primary School
Address: Rock Ferry Primary School, Ionic Street, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2BL
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01516451017
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Highfield South, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 4NE
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01516453682
Well Lane Primary School
Address: Well Lane Primary School, Park Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 5PF
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01516459844
Mersey Park Primary School
Address: Mersey Park Primary School, Elm Road, Higher Tranmere, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 0PH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01516478197
Woodlands Primary School
Address: Woodlands Primary School, Hollybank Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2SY
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01516478406
Cathcart Street Primary School
Address: Cathcart Street Primary School, Dover Close, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 3JY
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01516477349
Bedford Drive Primary School
Address: Bedford Drive Primary School, Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RT
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01516451561
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School, Park Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2TD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01516478404
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School, Mount Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2UJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01516521278
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Address: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School, The Priory Parish C of E Primary School, 1 Aberdeen Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4HS
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01516477188
Devonshire Park Primary School
Address: Devonshire Park Primary School, Temple Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JX
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01516089243
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey, Wheatland Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 7ED
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01516383919
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Address: Woodchurch Road Primary School, Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Price Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 8DU
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01516523366
Co-op Academy Portland
Address: Co-op Academy Portland, Laird Street, Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 0AB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01516525124
Portland Primary School
Address: Portland Primary School, Laird Street, Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 0AB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Wirral Metropolitan College
Address: Wirral Metropolitan College, Conway Park Campus, Conway Park, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4NT
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01515517777
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Address: Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01516525575
England Secondary Schools
Birkenhead Park School
Address: Birkenhead Park School, Park Road South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01516521574
St Anselm's College
Address: St Anselm's College, Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01516521408
Nearest Hospitals
| St Catherine's Hospital |
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| Address: Church Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| E-Logica Ltd |
| Telephone: 0151 514 2888 |
| Distance: 1.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Catherine's Hospital |
| Pds Medical - Pall Mall Hospital |
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| Address: St. Pauls Square, Liverpool, L3 9SJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Pds Medical Ltd |
| Distance: 2.72 (miles) |
| Directions from to Pds Medical - Pall Mall Hospital |
| Windsor House |
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| Address: Windsor House, 40 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 473 0303 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.01 (miles) |
| Directions from to Windsor House |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
HAMILTON SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 31 HAMILTON SQUARE, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 6AZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
ST CATHERINES DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DEVONSHIRE PARK DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 62 GREENWAY ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 7LX
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 BALLS ROAD, PRENTON, MERSEYSIDE, CH43 5RF
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
ROCK FERRY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 477-479 NEW CHESTER ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 2AG
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
CLAUGHTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 12 CAVENDISH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 8AX
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HAMILTON MED CTR
Address: 86 MARKET STREET, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 6AJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6490191
WHETSTONE LANE MED CTR
Address: 44 WHETSTONE LANE, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2TF
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6479613
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Address: ST. CATHERINES HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 436700
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 0LQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
VITTORIA MED CTR G
Address: VITTORIA STREET, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 3RH
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6477321
VITTORIA MED CTR K
Address: VITTORIA STREET, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 3RH
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6501098
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 73 MARKET STREET, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 6AN
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6478017
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 203-205 GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2PF
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6477387
BOOTS
Address: 215 GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2PH
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6477255
JAMIESON'S PHARMACY
Address: 44 WHETSTONE LANE, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2TF
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6474449
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 222 GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 6EB
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5521110
TRANMERE PHARMACY
Address: 4 TRANMERE COURT, CHURCH ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 5AB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 478645
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
OPTISAVERS OPTICIANS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: 8-10 BOROUGH PAVEMENT, GRANGE PRECINCT, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2XX
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: 29 BOROUGH PAVEMENT, GRANGE PRECINCT, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2XX
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
JUSTSPECS OPTICAL
Address: 59-60 MAIN HALL, GRANGE PRECINCT, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2YL
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: UNIT 21, THE PYRAMIDS, GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2ZL
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BIRKENHEAD)
Address: UNIT 1, THE PYRAMIDS CENTRE, GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2ZL
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
EYE 2 EYE OPTICIANS
Address: 231 GRANGE ROAD, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE, CH41 2PH
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Birkenhead Central Station is 0.25 miles away.
Address: Birkenhead Central station, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9DB
Birkenhead Central is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Birkenhead Central Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Green Lane Station is 0.39 miles away.
Address: Green Lane station, Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9AN
Green Lane is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Green Lane Station is staffed on a full time basis.