Abbey Crescent is a street located in the village of Thorpe-le-Soken. It uses the postcode CO16 0LH. The street has a length of approximately 423 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Tendring 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 39900002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Essex, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 60.13 miles North East from central London., 13.79 miles South from Ipswich, 30.94 miles East from Chelmsford and 40.22 miles North from Canterbury.
ABBEY CRESCENT is within the Post Town of CLACTON-ON-SEA
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 Crescent
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004579 (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 Crescent
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Clacton On Sea North Colchester Road Address: Crown Green Roundabout Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.19 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Clacton on Sea Central Address: Jackson House, 45 Jackson Rd, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1JA Telephone: 0871 984 6433 Visit Hotel Page |
4.74 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Clacton On Sea Seafront Address: Marine Parade West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.18 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Harwich Address: Parkeston Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.80 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Felixstowe Town Centre Address: Undercliff Road West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.15 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Crescent
UPRN: 100090596401
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596403
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596404
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596405
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596406
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596409
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090596413
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596414
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596416
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596419
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091465990
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090596420
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596421
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596422
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596424
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596426
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596427
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596428
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596429
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596430
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090596440
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £310,000 | £210,000 | £252,000 | 4 |
| 2016 | £140,000 | £437,500 | £288,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £350,000 | £267,750 | 4 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £230,000 | £250,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £375,000 | £412,500 | 2 |
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 |
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| Lamb & Co | The Estate Office High Street, Thorpe-Le-Soken, CO16 0EA | Visit Website |
| Red Rock Estate Agency | Red Rock House, Oak Business Park, Wix Road, Beaumont, CO16 0AT | |
| Sheens | 149 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-On-Sea, CO13 9AH | Visit Website |
| Bruff Cooper | 115 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-On-Sea, CO13 9PS | Visit Website |
| My Moving Places | Frinton-On-Sea, CO13 9NG | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Crescent | |
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| Latitude | 51.857437 |
| Longitude | 1.167874 |
| OS Easting (X): | 618119 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 222443 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM181224 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Crescent
- 25
- 24
- 5
- 2
- 28
- 10
- 23
- 34
- 33
- 6
- 26
- 16
- 27
- 30
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Crescent
| Street | Junction Type |
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| New Thorpe Avenue | junction |
| Landermere Road (B1414) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
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| Sunset | 15:48 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (20.35 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.8°C (90.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00111610 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 46.46 |
| Area Population | 1139.00 |
| Male Population | 566.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 573.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021973 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tendring 007A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004579 |
| MSOA Name: | Tendring 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Thorpe Le Soken Express |
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| 2 High St, Thorpe Le Soken, Clacton On Sea, CO16 0EA |
| 0345 026 9316 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Thorpe Le Soken Express |
| Morrisons Clacton - Little Clacton |
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| Centenary Way, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 9SB |
| 01255 862423 |
| Distance: 2.79 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Clacton - Little Clacton |
| Tesco Clacton-on-sea Superstore |
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| Brook Retail Park, London Rd, Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 4EF |
| 0345 677 9854 |
| Distance: 3.22 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Clacton-on-sea Superstore |
| Iceland Frinton |
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| 14/15 Triangle Shop Ctr, Rochford Way, Frinton, CO13 0AU |
| 01255850587 |
| Distance: 3.61 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Frinton |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01255 - Clacton-on-Sea |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.8 | N | 27 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Tendring |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex &CO15 1SE |
| Telephone Number: 01255 686 868 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Clacton |
| The Member of Parliament is Nigel Farage |
| Details for the MP Nigel Farage on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nigel Farage on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Nigel Farage won with a majority of 8,405 the result was RUK gain from Con. The total electorate was 78,245 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Thorpe &Beaumont & Great Holland Ward |
| Parish: Thorpe-le-Soken Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Essex |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Kirby Primary Academy
Address: Kirby Primary Academy, Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: 01255674056
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery, High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0DY
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01255861317
Nearest Hospitals
| Clacton Hospital |
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| Address: Tower Road, Clacton, CO15 1LH, |
| Independent Sector |
| Anglian Community Enterprise Community Interest Company (ACE CIC) |
| Telephone: 01255 201717 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Clacton Hospital |
| The Fryatt Hospital And Mayflower Medical Centre |
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| Address: 419 Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4EX, |
| Independent Sector |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 10.57 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Fryatt Hospital And Mayflower Medical Centre |
| Fryatt Hospital, Harwich |
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| Address: 419 Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4EX, |
| Independent Sector |
| Anglian Community Enterprise Community Interest Company (ACE CIC) |
| Telephone: 01255 201200 |
| Distance: 10.72 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fryatt Hospital, Harwich |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 ELM TREE AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 0AR
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: :
MJ DOOLEY (DENTAL SURGEON) LIMITED
Address: THE OLD LIBRARY DENTAL SURGERY, 121-123 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, CO13 9PS
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 674505
DJ DUNDAS (DENTAL SURGEON) LIMITED
Address: THE OLD LIBRARY DENTAL SURGERY, 121-123 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, CO13 9PS
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 674505
FRINTON DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 18 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9PW
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
VALLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 130 VALLEY ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 6LX
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
CLACTON-ON-SEA DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 121-129 OLD ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 3AW
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THORPE SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 0EA
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 861850
NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: UNIT 5, 7 & 8, CRUSADER BUSINESS PARK, STEPHENSON ROAD WEST, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4TN
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 688805
FRINTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 88 FRINTON ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 0HJ
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
HAREWOOD SURGERY
Address: HARWICH ROAD, GREAT OAKLEY, HARWICH, ESSEX, CO12 5AD
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 880341
CARADOC SURGERY
Address: STATION APPROACH, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9JT
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 850101
THE NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 17 NORTH ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4DA
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MANSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: MAIDSHEAD PARADE, HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 0DY
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 861329
THE LIGHTHOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 19-21 THE STREET, LITTLE CLACTON, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 9LQ
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 862457
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1-5 SHOP PARADE, HALSTEAD ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 0LN
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 852741
M & M PHARMACY
Address: 152 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, CO13 9NE
Distance: 3.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 446404
NORTH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 25 NORTH ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4DD
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 470869
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 8 TRIANGLE SHOPPING CENTRE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 0AU
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 677996
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HANKS & PECK OPTICIANS
Address: HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 0DY
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
SIMON KLEYN LTD
Address: 109 POLE BARN LANE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9NQ
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: :
EYE WEAR LTD (ST JOHNS ROAD)
Address: 14A ST. JOHNS ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4BP
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: :
FRINTON EYE & HEARING CENTRE
Address: 86 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9PT
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
JOSEPH LORD OPTICIANS
Address: 42 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9PR
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICAL SERVICES CO LTD
Address: PREMIERE HOUSE, OXFORD ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 3TH
Distance: 3.97 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Thorpe-le-Soken Station is 0.72 miles away.
Address: Thorpe-le-Soken station, Station Road, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0HQ
Thorpe-le-Soken is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Thorpe-le-Soken Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Weeley Station is 2.26 miles away.
Address: Weeley station, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9DH
Weeley is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Weeley Station is an unstaffed station.