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)
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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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005052 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.174055 |
| Longitude | 1.324605 |
| OS Easting (X): | 632362 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 146958 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TR324470 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
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| Sunset | 18:58 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Langdon Bay 20 September 2024 at 11:00 (3.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 19.4°C (76.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (17 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123035 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 29.23 |
| Area Population | 1999.00 |
| Male Population | 1051.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 948.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 16 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024238 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dover 012B |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005052 |
| MSOA Name: | Dover 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Dover Extra |
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| White Cliffs Park, Honeywood Parkway, Dover, CT16 3PS |
| 0345 677 9223 |
| Distance: 1.81 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dover Extra |
| Morrisons Dover |
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| Bridge Street, Dover CT16 1RA |
| 01304 203452 |
| Distance: 3.04 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Dover |
| Asda Dover |
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| Unit 1, Charlton Green, Dover, CT16 2QH |
| 01304 861400 |
| Distance: 3.11 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dover |
| Iceland Dover |
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| 55 High Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EB |
| 01304204779 |
| Distance: 3.18 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dover |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01304 - Dover |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| 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 |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dover |
| The Member of Parliament is Mike Tapp |
| Details for the MP Mike Tapp on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mike Tapp on theyworkforyou.com |
| 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 |
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| Ward: Guston &Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Ward |
| Parish: Langdon Parish Council |
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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
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
Contact: 01304206847
Langdon Primary School
Address: Langdon Primary School, East Langdon, The Street, Dover, Kent, CT15 5JQ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01304852600
Whitfield Aspen School
Address: Whitfield Aspen School, Mayfield Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3LJ
Distance: 1.81 miles
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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.
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.