Abbey Road in the Urban Area of Croydon
About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in Croydon. The street has a length of approximately 184 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Croydon is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Croydon London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 20500596 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CR0 1RW, CR0 1RU and CR0 1RT.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 8.9 miles South from central London., 19.77 miles East from Woking, 22.15 miles North East from Guildford and 28.08 miles South from St Albans.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of CROYDON
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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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02000217 (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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Croydon Address: 1 Priddy's Yard, Off Frith Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.33 |
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2: Name:Travelodge London Croydon Central Address: Norfolk House, Wellesley Rd, London, CR0 1LH Telephone: 0871 984 6318 Visit Hotel Page |
0.56 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn London Croydon Town Centre Address: Phillips House, 6 Lansdowne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.63 |
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4: Name:easyHotel Croydon Address: 22 Addiscombe Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.80 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn London Croydon Purley A23 Address: The Colonnades Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.09 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £250,000 | £312,000 | £281,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £276,000 | £329,000 | £301,500 | 5 |
| 2017 | £323,000 | £330,000 | £326,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £370,000 | £350,000 | £353,683 | 3 |
| 2019 | £341,376 | £341,376 | £341,376 | 1 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £210,000 | £327,022 | 6 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £372,000 | £353,125 | 4 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £500,000 | £420,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | £388,000 | £370,000 | £379,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laurels | Southbridge House Southbridge Place, South Croydon, CR0 4HA | Visit Website |
| Foxtons | 2 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1YA | Visit Website |
| Horizon Estates UK Ltd | 76 Southbridge Road, Croydon,CR0 1AE | Visit Website |
| Countrywide Residential Development | 7th Floor 125 High Street, South Croydon, CR0 9XP | |
| Hirsch Estates | 23 Whitestone Way Croydon CR0 4WF | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.371178 |
| Longitude | -0.107882 |
| OS Easting (X): | 531689 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 165323 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ317653 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Waddon Road | junction |
| Latimer Road | junction |
| Duppas Hill Terrace | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
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| Sunset | 16:20 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 10 November 2024 at 03:00 (4.77 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.6°C (90.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00005854 |
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| ONS Area Name | Commuters with Young Families |
| Average Age | 34.19 |
| Area Population | 1814.00 |
| Male Population | 914.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 900.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 37 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01001166 |
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| LSOA Name: | Croydon 024D |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000217 |
| MSOA Name: | Croydon 024 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Croydon |
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| 29/30 Surrey Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1RG |
| 02086880751 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Croydon |
| Sainsburys Croydon High Street Local |
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| 59 High Street, Croydon, England, CR0 1QD |
| 2086860588 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Croydon High Street Local |
| Tesco Croydon Leon House Express |
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| Leon House, Croydon, CR0 9XT |
| 0345 674 6481 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Croydon Leon House Express |
| Tesco Croydon George St Express |
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| 30-34 George St, Croydon, CR0 1LA |
| 0345 675 7258 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Croydon George St Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020 | CROYDON - LSCRO | P33 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 21.4 | 19.8 | >=30 | Y | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Croydon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Taberner House, Park Lane, Croydon &CR9 3JS |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8726 6000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Croydon South |
| The Member of Parliament is Sarah Jones |
| Details for the MP Sarah Jones on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sarah Jones on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sarah Jones won with a majority of 14,226 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,891 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Waddon Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Peter's Primary School
Address: St Peter's Primary School, Normanton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7AR
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
Park Hill Infant School
Address: Park Hill Infant School, Stanhope Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NS
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02086800747
Park Hill Junior School
Address: Park Hill Junior School, Stanhope Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NS
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Elmwood Infant School
Address: Elmwood Infant School, Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 02086897681
Elmwood Junior School
Address: Elmwood Junior School, Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 02086844007
Howard Primary School
Address: Howard Primary School, Dering Place, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DT
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 02086884216
The Minster Nursery and Infant School
Address: The Minster Nursery and Infant School, Warrington Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4BH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact:
The Minster Junior School
Address: The Minster Junior School, Warrington Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4BH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact:
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Address: Ark Oval Primary Academy, 98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BA
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02086883000
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Infant School, Bedford Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2AQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 02086882891
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Infant School, Bedford Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2AQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Park Hill Junior School
Address: Park Hill Junior School, Stanhope Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NS
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02086868623
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Address: St. Mary's Catholic Junior School, Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EW
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 02086884893
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Address: Harris Primary Academy Haling Park, 50-58 Haling Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6HS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 02037724560
Heathfield Academy
Address: Heathfield Academy, 7 Aberdeen Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1EQ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 02083534250
Chestnut Park Primary School
Address: Chestnut Park Primary School, 49 St James Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2UR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 02037506090
Kingsley Primary Academy
Address: Kingsley Primary Academy, Thomson Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JT
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
Kingsley Primary School
Address: Kingsley Primary School, Thomson Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JT
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Address: Krishna Avanti Primary School, Southbridge Place, Croydon, CR0 4HA
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 02083534253
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Address: Aerodrome Primary Academy, Goodwin Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4EJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 02086884975
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Address: Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, 47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4FE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 02038721970
West Thornton Primary Academy
Address: West Thornton Primary Academy, Rosecourt Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3BS
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
High View Primary School
Address: High View Primary School, The Chase, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8JT
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 02086883563
Bandon Hill Primary School
Address: Bandon Hill Primary School, Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9QU
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact:
Purley Oaks Primary School
Address: Purley Oaks Primary School, Bynes Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 02086884268
St Peter's Primary School
Address: St Peter's Primary School, Normanton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7AR
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 02086885414
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Address: Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School, 173 Pampisford Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02086884582
St Elphege's RC Infants' School
Address: St Elphege's RC Infants' School, Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9HY
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 02086696306
St Elphege's RC Junior School
Address: St Elphege's RC Junior School, Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9HY
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 02086696306
Foresters Primary School
Address: Foresters Primary School, Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 02086696910
Beddington Park Primary School
Address: Beddington Park Primary School, Mallinson Road, Beddington Lane, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4UL
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
Beddington Infants' School
Address: Beddington Infants' School, Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7LF
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 02086477813
England Secondary Schools
Ark Blake Academy
Address: Ark Blake Academy, 6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 02034439000
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Address: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School, Selborne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5JQ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 02086884014
St Mary's Catholic High School
Address: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2EE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 02086863837
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Address: Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, 88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 02033713002
St Andrew's CofE School
Address: St Andrew's CofE School, Warrington Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4BH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact:
Wilson's School
Address: Wilson's School, Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 02087732931
Wilson's School
Address: Wilson's School, Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
Coombe Wood School
Address: Coombe Wood School, 30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 02082894745
Harris Academy Purley
Address: Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 02086811141
England Higher Schools
Croydon College
Address: Croydon College, Fairfield Campus, College Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DX
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 02086865700
Nearest Hospitals
| West Valley Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Level 9, Interchange, 81-85 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2RD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 020 3946 0010 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.12 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Valley Hospital |
| Croydon University Hospital |
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| Address: 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 020 8401 3000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Croydon University Hospital |
| Purley War Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: 856 Brighton Road, 856 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2YL, |
| NHS Sector |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 020 8401 3515 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.41 (miles) |
| Directions from to Purley War Memorial Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
TOP MEDICAL CLINIC
Address: 1B CHURCH ROAD, CROYDON, CR0 1SG
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://TOPMEDICALCLINIC.CO.UK/CROYDON/
CROYDON DENTAL CARE
Address: 60-62 CHURCH STREET, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1RB
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
EDRIDGE ROAD COMMUNITY H.C.
Address: 2 EDRIDGE ROAD, CROYDEN, CROYDON, SURREY, CR9 1PJ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
EDRIDGE ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: IMPACT HOUSE, 2 EDRIDGE ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1FE
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 38A GEORGE STREET, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 1PB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SOLUTIONS
Address: 1ST FLOOR, 41-45 GEORGE STEET, CROYDON, CR0 1LB
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
IMPACT HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: IMPACT HOUSE, 2 EDRIDGE ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1FE
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
EDRIDGE ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: IMPACT HOUSE, 2 EDRIDGE ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1FE
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 020 30400800
FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 49-51 FRIENDS ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1ED
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86880532
GREENSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 26 LENNARD ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 2UL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
VIOLET LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 231 VIOLET LANE, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 4HN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86880333
BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 BIRDHURST AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 7DX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86862070
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BARKERS CHEMIST
Address: 105 CHURCH STREET, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1RN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86880835
KENT PHARMACY
Address: 66 CHURCH STREET, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1RB
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86880888
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 3-4 WOOLWORTH DEVELOPMENT, WHITGIFT CENTRE, CROYDON, CR0 1US
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86815035
BOOTS
Address: 12-18 WHITGIFT CENTRE, CROYDON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR9 1SN
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
CROYDON PHARMACY
Address: A R DENNIS, 44 SOUTH END, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1DP
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86885544
ST. CLARE CHEMIST
Address: 21 NORFOLK HOUSE, GEORGE STREET, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 1LG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Waddon Station is 0.48 miles away.
Address: Waddon station, Epsom Road, Croydon, London, CR0 4UP
Waddon is situated on the Sutton & Mole Valley Lines and is managed by Southern.
Waddon Station is staffed on a full time basis.
West Croydon Station is 0.55 miles away.
Address: West Croydon station, London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TA
West Croydon is situated on the Sutton & Mole Valley Lines and is managed by London Overground.
West Croydon Station is staffed on a part time basis.