Abbey Meadow in the village of Sible Hedingham
About Abbey Meadow
Abbey Meadow is a street located in the village of Sible Hedingham. It uses the postcode CO9 3QS. The street has a length of approximately 151 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 Braintree 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 3900003 and 3901476 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 44.66 miles North East from central London., 17.81 miles North from Chelmsford, 24.84 miles West from Ipswich and 25.03 miles South East from Cambridge.
ABBEY MEADOW is within the Post Town of HALSTEAD
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 Meadow
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004448 (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 Meadow
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Braintree A120 Address: Cressing Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.87 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Braintree Freeport Village Address: Fowlers Farm Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.06 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Braintree Address: Panners Roundabout, Notley Cross Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.15 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Haverhill Address: Phoenix Rd, Haverhill, CB9 7AE Telephone: 0871 559 1894 Visit Hotel Page |
8.55 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Colchester Feering Address: A12 London Road Northbound, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9EL Telephone: 0871 984 6029 Visit Hotel Page |
10.90 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £135,000 | £247,500 | £189,167 | 3 |
| 2016 | £135,000 | £199,500 | £167,250 | 2 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £227,500 | £216,250 | 2 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £174,500 | £197,250 | 2 |
| 2020 | £228,000 | £175,000 | £206,200 | 5 |
| 2021 | £246,000 | £360,000 | £253,429 | 7 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £162,500 | £206,250 | 2 |
| 2024 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 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 |
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| Centurion Property | Suite 4, Osier House, Osier Way, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3FF | Visit Website |
| Centurion Property Braintree | Suite 4, Osier House, Osier Way, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3FF | Visit Website |
| David Burr Estate Agents | 12 St. James Street, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3EJ | Visit Website |
| Leaders Sales | 2 Hedingham Road, Halstead, CO9 2DA | Visit Website |
| Michaels Prestige Collection | 8 Bridge Street, Halstead, CO9 1HT |
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Location Details
| Abbey Meadow | |
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| Latitude | 51.982453 |
| Longitude | 0.584616 |
| OS Easting (X): | 577473 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 234756 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL775348 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Meadow
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Oxford Meadow | junction |
| Castle Meadow | junction |
| Friars Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
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| Sunset | 16:00 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Andrewsfield 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (8.19 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -1.6°C (90.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00108693 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 44.62 |
| Area Population | 1687.00 |
| Male Population | 855.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 832.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021400 |
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| LSOA Name: | Braintree 003D |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004448 |
| MSOA Name: | Braintree 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Halstead |
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| 48a High Street, Halstead, England, CO9 2JB |
| 01787 258200 |
| Distance: 3.42 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Halstead |
| Tesco Braintree Marks Farm Superstore |
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| Marks Farm, Coggeshall Rd, Braintree, CM77 8AA |
| 0345 677 9104 |
| Distance: 7.03 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Braintree Marks Farm Superstore |
| Tesco Braintree Coggeshall Express |
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| Coggeshall Rd, Braintree, CM7 9EL |
| 0345 610 6327 |
| Distance: 7.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Braintree Coggeshall Express |
| Iceland Braintree |
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| 23 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG |
| 01376345603 |
| Distance: 7.27 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Braintree |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01787 - Sudbury |
| Area Code: 01376 - Braintree |
| Area Code: 01440 - Haverhill |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 15.6 | 17.7 | 21.7 | N | 34 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Braintree |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex &CM7 9HB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01376 552 525 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Braintree |
| The Member of Parliament is James Cleverly |
| Details for the MP James Cleverly on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Cleverly on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election James Cleverly won with a majority of 3,670 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 77,673 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hedingham Ward |
| Parish: Sible Hedingham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Essex |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
Address: Hedingham School and Sixth Form, Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3QH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01787460470
England Primary Schools
de Vere Primary School
Address: de Vere Primary School, Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3EA
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact:
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham
Address: St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham, School Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3NR
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01787460362
Nearest Hospitals
| Halstead Hospital |
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| Address: 78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, CO9 2DL, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01787 291022 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Halstead Hospital |
| Braintree Community Hospital |
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| Address: Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, CM7 2AL, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01376 555900 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 11.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to Braintree Community Hospital |
| St Michael's Hospital |
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| Address: Rayne Road, Braintree, CM7 2QU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01245 362000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 11.81 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Michael's Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MR N R CHAPPELL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 2 BUTLER ROAD, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 1LL
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: :
WEAVERS COURT (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 2-8 WEAVERS COURT, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 2NJ
Distance: 4.75 miles
Contact: :
THE ESSEX DENTAL CLINIC
Address: THE BUSINESS CENTRE, EARLS COLNE BUSINESS PARK, EARLS COLNE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 2NS
Distance: 6.63 miles
Contact: :
BRAINTREE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 9C COGGESHALL ROAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 9DB
Distance: 7.18 miles
Contact: :
ALBA DENTAL CARE
Address: COGGESHALL ROAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 9BY
Distance: 7.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 FRIARS STREET, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK, CO10 2AA
Distance: 7.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE (SIBLE)
Address: HILTON HOUSE SURGERY, 77 SWAN STREET, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, CO9 3HT
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 10 FALCON SQUARE, CASTLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, CO9 3BY
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 461465
GREAT YELDHAM SURGERY
Address: 4 BRIDGE STREET, GREAT YELDHAM, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 4HU
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
THE ELIZABETH COURTAULD SURGERY
Address: FACTORY LANE WEST, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 1EX
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 475944
WETHERSFIELD MEDICAL SERVICE
Address: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WETHERSFIELD, BRAINTREE, CM7 4AZ
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: :
THE FRESHFORD PRACTICE
Address: WETHERSFIELD ROAD, FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 4BQ
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01371 810328
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: SWAN STREET, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 3PP
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 460427
BOOTS
Address: 69-71 HIGH STREET, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 2JD
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 472220
WELL
Address: 12 WEAVERS COURT, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 2JN
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 479793
WELL
Address: SIGNAL HOUSE, FACTORY LANE WEST, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 1EX
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 476646
BOOTS
Address: ALLIANCE PHARMACY, 50 HIGH STREET, EARLS COLNE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 2PB
Distance: 6.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 222818
CLARE PHARMACY
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, CLARE, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK, CO10 8NY
Distance: 6.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01787 277315
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sudbury (Suffolk) Station is 7.42 miles away.
Address: Sudbury station, Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6SU
Sudbury (Suffolk) is situated on the Gainsborough line (Sudbury branch line) and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Sudbury (Suffolk) Station is an unstaffed station.
Braintree Station is 7.49 miles away.
Address: Braintree station, Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL
Braintree is situated on the Braintree branch line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Braintree Station is staffed on a part time basis.