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 63.53 miles East from central London., 12.29 miles South East from Canterbury, 32.47 miles East from Maidstone and 53.22 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
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005054 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dover - A20 Address: Folkestone Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.64 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Dover Address: Unit 8 St James St, Dover, CT16 1QD Telephone: 0871 984 6532 Visit Hotel Page |
3.66 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Dover Central - Eastern Ferry Terminal Address: Marine Parade Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.81 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Folkestone - Channel Tunnel Address: Cherry Garden Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.09 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Dover East Address: Jubilee Way. Guston Wood Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.31 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Road
UPRN: 10034881253
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100060899298
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10034875463
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10034886630
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10034875460
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100062060161
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10034886629
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10034875462
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10034886627
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100060899301
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10034886628
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Kent |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.127821 |
| Longitude | 1.233307 |
| OS Easting (X): | 626208 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 141534 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TR262415 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:54 |
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| Sunset | 15:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Langdon Bay 22 December 2024 at 05:00 (4.99 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.7°C (71.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (19 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00122842, E00122843 & E00123019 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities & Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 51.30 & 47.66 |
| Area Population | 2347.00 & 1364.00 |
| Male Population | 1166.00 & 659.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1181.00 & 705.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 16 & 6 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024198 &E01024234 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dover 014A &Dover 014D |
| SOA Code: | 2d &2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005054 |
| MSOA Name: | Dover 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Hawkinge Express |
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| 107 Canterbury Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BS |
| 0345 026 9267 |
| Distance: 3.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hawkinge Express |
| Iceland Dover |
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| 55 High Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EB |
| 01304204779 |
| Distance: 3.15 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dover |
| Asda Dover |
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| Unit 1, Charlton Green, Dover, CT16 2QH |
| 01304 861400 |
| Distance: 3.2 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dover |
| Morrisons Dover |
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| Bridge Street, Dover CT16 1RA |
| 01304 203452 |
| Distance: 3.24 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Dover |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01304 - Dover |
| Area Code: 01303 - Folkestone |
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: Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward |
| Parish: Capel-le-Ferne, Hougham Without & Alkham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Address: White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School, St Radigund's Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0LB
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: 01304206174
White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts
Address: White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts, St Radigund's Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0LB
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact:
St Martin's School
Address: St Martin's School, Markland Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9LY
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: 01304206620
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
Address: Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, 3-4 Brookside, Temple Ewell, Dover, Kent, CT16 3DT
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: 01304822665
River Primary School
Address: River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: 01304822516
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Address: Capel-le-Ferne Primary School, Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01303251353
England Secondary Schools
Astor Secondary School
Address: Astor Secondary School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: 01304201151
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: 4.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Buckland Hospital |
| Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone |
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| Address: Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5BN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01303 850202 |
| Distance: 6.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone |
| 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: 9.14 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cedar House Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PENNYPOT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 90 CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT18 7BN
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
DOVER PRIORY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 PRIORY ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9RQ
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 64 PENCESTER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1BW
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
BIGGIN STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 27 BIGGIN STREET, DOVER, CT16 1BU
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (FOLKESTONE)
Address: 45-47 CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT19 5NJ
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 51 CASTLE STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1PT
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LYDDEN SURGERY
Address: 114 CANTERBURY ROAD, LYDDEN, DOVER, KENT, CT15 7ET
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 832160
BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BUCKLAND AVENUE, DOVER, KENT, CT16 2NP
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 206353
WHITE CLIFFS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 143 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SG
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 201705
BEATON_HAWKINGE
Address: HAWKINGE HEALTH CENTRE, 74 CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT18 7BP
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01303 892434
HIGH STREET SURGERY
Address: 100-106 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1EQ
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 206463
PETER STREET SURGERY
Address: PETER STREET, DOVER, CT16 1EF
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RIVER PHARMACY
Address: 1 CHILTON WAY, RIVER, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0QB
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 820573
GRACE CHEMIST
Address: 127 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SG
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 213749
WHITE CLIFFS PHARMACY
Address: 141 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, CT17 9SG
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 240500
CAIRNS CHEMIST
Address: VANTAGE PHARMACY, 51 LONDON ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0SP
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 206968
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 97 CANTERBURY ROAD, HAWKINGE, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT18 7BS
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01303 892283
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 108 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1EG
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01304 206460
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BAILEY OPTICIANS
Address: 20 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1DR
Distance: 3.25 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: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
DOVER EXTRA
Address: WHITE CLIFFS BUSINESS PARK, WHITFIELD, DOVER, KENT, CT16 3PS
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
WEST PARK FARM SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: PARK FARM RETAIL PARK, PARK FARM ROAD, PARK FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5GA
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: :
EYE FOLK (FOLKESTONE)
Address: 20 GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1DZ
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kearsney (Kent) Station is 2.25 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.
Dover Priory Station is 3.13 miles away.
Address: Dover Priory station, Station Approach, off Folkestone Road, Dover, CT17 9SB
Dover Priory is situated on the South Eastern Main Line|Chatham Main Line|Kent Coast Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Dover Priory Station is staffed on a full time basis.