About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in the town of West Kirby. The street has a length of approximately 559 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 44504615 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CH48 7EW, CH48 7EP and CH48 7EN.
It is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 183 miles North West from central London., 8.13 miles West from Liverpool, 17.18 miles North West from Chester and 39.11 miles West from Manchester.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of WIRRAL
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 Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001492 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £545,000 | £500,000 | £522,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £440,000 | £476,000 | £458,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £795,000 | £830,000 | £775,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £816,000 | £650,000 | £695,333 | 3 |
| 2021 | £895,000 | £798,500 | £846,750 | 2 |
| 2022 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £1,336,500 | £1,336,500 | £1,336,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | £950,000 | £950,000 | £950,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Key Residential | 105 Banks Road West Kirby CH48 0RB | Visit Website |
| Clive Watkin | 11 Banks Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 0QX | Visit Website |
| Clive Watkin Lettings | 11 Banks Road, West Kirby, CH48 0QX | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Merseyside |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.371335 |
| Longitude | -3.173799 |
| OS Easting (X): | 321912 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 386723 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ219867 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Grange Road (A540) | junction |
| Monk's Way | junction |
| Village Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
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| Sunset | 19:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 21 September 2024 at 20:00 (9.95 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.5°C (90.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00036443 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing in Suburbia |
| Average Age | 43.17 |
| Area Population | 1693.00 |
| Male Population | 827.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 866.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007197 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wirral 026B |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001492 |
| MSOA Name: | Wirral 026 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons West Kirby |
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| Dee Lane, West Kirby CH48 0QA |
| 0151 625 0005 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons West Kirby |
| Sainsburys Hoylake Local |
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| 19a Market Street, Wirral, England, CH47 2BG |
| 1516324193 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hoylake Local |
| Sainsburys Greasby Frankby Road Local |
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| 101 Greasby Road, Wirrall, England, CH49 3AT |
| 1516783796 |
| Distance: 2.18 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Greasby Frankby Road Local |
| Tesco Wirral Hoylake Rd Express |
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| Hoylake Rd, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 6DG |
| 0345 026 9286 |
| Distance: 2.62 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wirral Hoylake Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0151 - Liverpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.6 | 15.8 | 19.8 | N | 11 |
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 Wirral West |
| The Member of Parliament is Matthew Patrick |
| Details for the MP Matthew Patrick on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Matthew Patrick on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Matthew Patrick won with a majority of 9,998 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 72,838 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: West Kirby and Thurstaston Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Address: Black Horse Hill Junior School, Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01516258446
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Address: Black Horse Hill Infant School, Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01516255238
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Address: West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School, St Bridget's Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 3JT
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01516257652
West Kirby Primary School
Address: West Kirby Primary School, Anglesey Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5EQ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01516255561
England Secondary Schools
Hilbre High School
Address: Hilbre High School, Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6EQ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01516255996
Calday Grange Grammar School
Address: Calday Grange Grammar School, Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 8GG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01516252727
West Kirby Grammar School
Address: West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01516323449
West Kirby Grammar School
Address: West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Arrowe Park Hospital |
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| Address: Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 678 5111 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Arrowe Park Hospital |
| Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
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| Address: Holmwood Drive, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 1AU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0151 648 7000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Murrayfield Hospital |
| Victoria Central Hospital |
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| Address: Mill Lane, Wallasey, CH44 5UF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 678 5111 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to Victoria Central Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BANKS HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 143 BANKS ROAD, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH48 3HS
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
LAKESIDE ORTHODONTICS
Address: 38 SALISBURY AVENUE, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, CH48 0QP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
SALISBURY AVENUE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 38 SALISBURY AVENUE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH48 0QP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
HEATHFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 106 MEOLS DRIVE, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH48 5DA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
MCGRATH DENTAL AND IMPLANT CLINIC
Address: 2 THE QUADRANT, WIRRAL, CH47 2EE
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
HOYLAKE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 CARLTON TERRACE, BIRKENHEAD ROAD, MEOLS, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH47 0LD
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MARINE LAKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MARINE LAKE HEALTH & WELLBEING CTR, ORRYSDALE ROAD, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH48 5AA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6259171
HOYLAKE & MEOLS MEDICAL CTR
Address: WARWICK HOUSE, STATION APPROACH, MEOLS, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH47 8XA
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6326660
GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE
Address: GREASBY HEALTH CENTRE, GREASBY ROAD, GREASBY, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH49 3AT
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6783000
GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: GREASBY ROAD, GREASBY, WIRRAL, CH49 3AT
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
HOYLAKE RD MET CTR
Address: 314 HOYLAKE ROAD, MORETON, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH46 6DE
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6772425
MORETON HEALTH CLINIC
Address: 8-14 CHADWICK STREET, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH46 7XA
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5220099
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELSH'S PHARMACY
Address: 40 GRANGE ROAD, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, CH48 4EF
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 252544
BOOTS
Address: 11-13 THE CRESCENT, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH48 4HL
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 6258586
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 35 GRANGE ROAD, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, CH48 4DZ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 251034
WILSONS CHEMIST
Address: 17 THE CRESCENT, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH48 4HW
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 256115
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: DEE LANE, WEST KIRBY, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH48 0QA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 258094
WELL
Address: 40 MARKET STREET, HOYLAKE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH47 2AF
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01516 324015
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
West Kirby Station is 0.43 miles away.
Address: West Kirby station, Grange Road, West Kirby, Merseyside, CH48 4DZ
West Kirby is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
West Kirby Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Hoylake Station is 1.32 miles away.
Address: Hoylake station, Station Road, Hoylake, Merseyside, CH47 4AA
Hoylake is situated on the Wirral Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Hoylake Station is staffed on a full time basis.