Abbey Street is a street located in the village of Thorpe-le-Soken. The street has a length of approximately 229 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Essex is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 39900003 and 39900884 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CO16 0JN, CO16 0JJ and CO16 0JH.
It is located within the county of Essex, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 60.1 miles North East from central London., 13.89 miles South from Ipswich, 30.92 miles East from Chelmsford and 40.12 miles North from Canterbury.
ABBEY STREET 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 Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004579 (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:Premier Inn Clacton On Sea North Colchester Road Address: Crown Green Roundabout Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.22 |
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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 |
4.64 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Clacton On Sea Seafront Address: Marine Parade West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.08 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Harwich Address: Parkeston Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.88 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Felixstowe Town Centre Address: Undercliff Road West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.21 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Street
UPRN: 100091264809
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10007932503
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264811
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10007932504
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264812
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264814
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264815
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264816
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264817
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: No
UPRN: 100091264818
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264819
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10090659130
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100091465879
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: 100091264823
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100091264824
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264825
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10090659128
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 100091465880
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100091264829
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100091264832
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10090659129
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 200001487521
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 1
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £400,000 | £237,000 | £318,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £220,000 | £420,000 | £320,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £284,995 | £140,000 | £218,332 | 3 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £246,000 | £233,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
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Location Details
| Abbey Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.855933 |
| Longitude | 1.168150 |
| OS Easting (X): | 618145 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 222277 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM181223 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Street
- WILD GOOSE STUDIO
- OLD FORGE HOUSE
- WHITE TIMBERS
- THE GAZEBO
- POND COTTAGE 3
- POND COTTAGE 4
- SAXON HOUSE
- WHITE WILLOWS
- COUNTRY MOUSE COTTAGE
- BELL COTTAGES 1
- SILVERDENE
- FIELD COTTAGE
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Street
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Landermere Road (B1414) | junction |
| Station Road (B1414) | junction |
| Station Road (B1414) | junction |
| Oak Close | 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 (20.45 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 | E00111611 & E00111610 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement & Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 43.64 & 46.46 |
| Area Population | 1161.00 & 1139.00 |
| Male Population | 585.00 & 566.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 576.00 & 573.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 & 7 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021974 &E01021973 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tendring 007B &Tendring 007A |
| SOA Code: | 2d &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: 0.29 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: 2.69 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: 3.12 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: 3.57 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 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 6.7 | N | 20 |
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: 2.39 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: 0.24 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: 7.88 (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: 10.7 (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: 10.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fryatt Hospital, Harwich |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 ELM TREE AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 0AR
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
MJ DOOLEY (DENTAL SURGEON) LIMITED
Address: THE OLD LIBRARY DENTAL SURGERY, 121-123 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, CO13 9PS
Distance: 3.62 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: 3.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 674505
VALLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 130 VALLEY ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 6LX
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
FRINTON DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 18 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9PW
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: :
CLACTON-ON-SEA DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 121-129 OLD ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 3AW
Distance: 4.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THORPE SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 0EA
Distance: 0.31 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: 2.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 688805
FRINTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 88 FRINTON ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 0HJ
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
CARADOC SURGERY
Address: STATION APPROACH, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9JT
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 850101
THE NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 17 NORTH ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4DA
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: :
HAREWOOD SURGERY
Address: HARWICH ROAD, GREAT OAKLEY, HARWICH, ESSEX, CO12 5AD
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 880341
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MANSFIELD PHARMACY
Address: MAIDSHEAD PARADE, HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO16 0DY
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 861329
THE LIGHTHOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 19-21 THE STREET, LITTLE CLACTON, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 9LQ
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 862457
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1-5 SHOP PARADE, HALSTEAD ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 0LN
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 852741
NORTH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 25 NORTH ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4DD
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 470869
M & M PHARMACY
Address: 152 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, CO13 9NE
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 446404
BOOTS
Address: 15 NORTH ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 4DA
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01255 424542
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HANKS & PECK OPTICIANS
Address: HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO16 0DY
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
EYE WEAR LTD (ST JOHNS ROAD)
Address: 14A ST. JOHNS ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 4BP
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
SIMON KLEYN LTD
Address: 109 POLE BARN LANE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9NQ
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
FRINTON EYE & HEARING CENTRE
Address: 86 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9PT
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: :
JOSEPH LORD OPTICIANS
Address: 42 CONNAUGHT AVENUE, FRINTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO13 9PR
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
PREMIERE OPTICAL SERVICES CO LTD
Address: PREMIERE HOUSE, OXFORD ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX, CO15 3TH
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Thorpe-le-Soken Station is 0.63 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.
Kirby Cross Station is 2.24 miles away.
Address: Kirby Cross station, Station Road, Kirby Cross, Essex, CO13 0LU
Kirby Cross is situated on the Sunshine Coast (Tendring Hundred) Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Kirby Cross Station is an unstaffed station.