Abbey Road in the hamlet of West Langdon


About Abbey Road

The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Kent is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.

The street is located within the Dover Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.

It is located within the county of , situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 65.98 miles East from central London., 12.75 miles South East from Canterbury, 35.49 miles East from Maidstone and 53.37 miles South East from Chelmsford.

ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of DOVER

Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Definition:

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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Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA E02005052 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
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Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
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Walking Distances
Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.

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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Dover East
Address: Jubilee Way. Guston Wood
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
1.96
2: Name:Travelodge Dover
Address: Unit 8 St James St, Dover, CT16 1QD
Telephone: 0871 984 6532 Visit Hotel Page
3.36
3: Name:Premier Inn Dover Central - Eastern Ferry Terminal
Address: Marine Parade
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
3.39
4: Name:Premier Inn Dover - A20
Address: Folkestone Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
5.21
5: Name:Premier Inn Folkestone - Channel Tunnel
Address: Cherry Garden Lane
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
9.17



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Location Details

Abbey Road
Map showing the location of Abbey Road
Latitude51.174055
Longitude1.324605
OS Easting (X):632362
OS Northing (Y):146958
OS Grid Reference:TR324470

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:55
Sunset15:54

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Langdon Bay 25 December 2024 at 08:00 (3.01 miles away)
Current Weather:Clear night
Temperature and Humidity:8.2°C (100.0%)
Wind Direction and Speed:SW (5 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00123035
ONS Area NameAgeing Rural Flat Tenants
Average Age29.23
Area Population1999.00
Male Population1051.00 (53%)
Female Population948.00 (47%)
Benefit Claimants16 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01024238
LSOA Name:Dover 012B
SOA Code:3c
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02005052
MSOA Name:Dover 012

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco Dover Extra
White Cliffs Park, Honeywood Parkway, Dover, CT16 3PS
0345 677 9223
Distance: 1.81 Miles
Directions to Tesco Dover Extra
Morrisons Dover
Bridge Street, Dover CT16 1RA
01304 203452
Distance: 3.04 Miles
Directions to Morrisons Dover
Asda Dover
Unit 1, Charlton Green, Dover, CT16 2QH
01304 861400
Distance: 3.11 Miles
Directions to Asda Dover
Iceland Dover
55 High Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EB
01304204779
Distance: 3.18 Miles
Directions to Iceland Dover

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01304 - Dover

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Dover
Visit the Council's Website
White Cliffs Business Park, Dover, Kent &CT16 3PJ
Send email
Telephone Number: 01304 821 199
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dover
The Member of Parliament is Mike Tapp
Details for the MP Mike Tapp on parliament.uk
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In the 2024 General Election Mike Tapp won with a majority of 7,585 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,406
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Guston &Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Ward
Parish: Langdon Parish Council
Ceremonial County:

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School

Address: St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School, Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6SS

Distance: 2.80 miles

School Website

Contact: 01304852639

Guston Church of England Primary School

Address: Guston Church of England Primary School, Burgoyne Heights, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5LR

Distance: 2.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01304206847

Langdon Primary School

Address: Langdon Primary School, East Langdon, The Street, Dover, Kent, CT15 5JQ

Distance: 0.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01304852600

Whitfield Aspen School

Address: Whitfield Aspen School, Mayfield Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3LJ

Distance: 1.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01304821526

England Secondary Schools

Dover Christ Church Academy

Address: Dover Christ Church Academy, Melbourne Avenue, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 2EG

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact:

Nearest Hospitals

Buckland Hospital
Address: Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0HD,
NHS Sector
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01304 222510
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 5.18 (miles)
Directions from to Buckland Hospital
Victoria Hospital, Deal
Address: Victoria Hospital, London Road, Deal, CT14 9UA,
NHS Sector
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01304 865400
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 6.77 (miles)
Directions from to Victoria Hospital, Deal
Cedar House Hospital
Address: Cedar House, Dover Road, Barham, Canterbury, CT4 6PW,
NHS Sector
The Huntercombe Group
Telephone: 01227 833700
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 10.8 (miles)
Directions from to Cedar House Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 64 PENCESTER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1BW

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: :

DOVER PRIORY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 3 PRIORY ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9RQ

Distance: 3.29 miles

Contact: :

CASTLE STREET (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: 30-32 CASTLE STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1PW

Distance: 3.32 miles

Contact: :

CASTLE STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 51 CASTLE STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1PT

Distance: 3.32 miles

Contact: :

BIGGIN STREET DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 27 BIGGIN STREET, DOVER, CT16 1BU

Distance: 3.33 miles

Contact: :

PENNYPOT DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 234 DOVER ROAD, WALMER, DEAL, KENT, CT14 7NE

Distance: 3.63 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

CHAUDURI

Address: 43 SANDWICH ROAD, WHITFIELD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 3LT

Distance: 1.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 820756

THE WHITFIELD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 43 SANDWICH ROAD, WHITFIELD, DOVER, CT16 3LT

Distance: 1.85 miles

Contact: :

BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: BUCKLAND AVENUE, DOVER, KENT, CT16 2NP

Distance: 2.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 206353

BAHADUR

Address: TARA, THE DROVEWAY, DOVER, KENT, CT15 6BT

Distance: 2.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 852291

PETER STREET SURGERY

Address: PETER STREET, DOVER, CT16 1EF

Distance: 3.13 miles

Contact: :

HIGH STREET SURGERY

Address: 100-106 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1EQ

Distance: 3.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 206463

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: HONEYWOOD PARKWAY, WHITE CLIFFS BUSINESS PARK, WHITFIELD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 3PS

Distance: 1.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 867549

CAIRNS CHEMIST

Address: VANTAGE PHARMACY, 51 LONDON ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0SP

Distance: 3.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 206968

RIVER PHARMACY

Address: 1 CHILTON WAY, RIVER, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0QB

Distance: 3.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 820573

PAYDENS PHARMACY

Address: 108 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1EG

Distance: 3.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 206460

AA BEGGS

Address: 32 PENCESTER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1BW

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 205406

BOOTS

Address: 19 BIGGIN STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1BH

Distance: 3.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01304 206321

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

DOVER EXTRA

Address: WHITE CLIFFS BUSINESS PARK, WHITFIELD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 3PS

Distance: 1.80 miles

Contact: :

BAILEY OPTICIANS

Address: 20 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1DR

Distance: 3.23 miles

Contact: :

BIGGS OPTICIANS

Address: 5-7 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1DP

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (DOVER)

Address: UNIT 2, 11-16 BIGGIN STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1BD

Distance: 3.28 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (DEAL)

Address: 13 HIGH STREET, DEAL, KENT, CT14 7AA

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS (DEAL)

Address: 26 - 28 HIGH STREET, DEAL, KENT, CT14 7AE

Distance: 4.78 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Martin Mill Station is 1.05 miles away.

Address: Martin Mill station, Station Approach, Martin Mill, Kent, CT15 5JZ

Martin Mill is situated on the Kent Coast Line and is managed by Southeastern.

Martin Mill Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions to Martin Mill Rail Station

Kearsney (Kent) Station is 2.84 miles away.

Address: Kearsney station, Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN

Kearsney (Kent) is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.

Kearsney (Kent) Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions to Kearsney (Kent) Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Kent International Airport is 11.99 miles away Directions to Kent International Airport
Lydd London Ashford Airport is 22.75 miles away Directions to Lydd London Ashford Airport
London Southend Airport is 38.26 miles away Directions to London Southend Airport