Abbey Mead Close in the town of DARTFORD
About Abbey Mead Close
Abbey Mead Close is a street located in the town of Dartford. It uses the postcode DA1 5UQ. The street has a length of approximately 464 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Dartford District (B) 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 10506434 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 15.24 miles East from central London., 17.72 miles North West from Maidstone, 21.56 miles South West from Chelmsford and 32.05 miles South East from St Albans.
ABBEY MEAD CLOSE is within the Post Town of DARTFORD
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 Mead Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005028 (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 Mead Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dartford Address: The Bridge Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.13 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford Address: University Way, Dartford Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.32 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Dartford Address: Charles St, Greenhithe, Dartford, DA9 9AP Telephone: 0871 984 6025 Visit Hotel Page |
1.22 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Thurrock West Address: Stonehouse Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.18 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Thurrock Lakeside Address: Alexandra Lake, W Thurrock Way, Grays, RM20 2AB Telephone: 0871 984 6518 Visit Hotel Page |
2.54 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256,950 | £391,950 | £312,173 | 32 |
| 2017 | £317,950 | £407,500 | £344,542 | 6 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £430,000 | £349,900 | 5 |
| 2020 | £330,000 | £290,000 | £310,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £340,000 | £321,429 | 7 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £515,000 | £432,500 | 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 |
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| Town and City Homes | Regus Victory Way, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6QD | |
| Riverside | Anchor Boulevard, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6QH | |
| Moat Homes Limited | Galleon Boulevard, Dartford, DA2 6QE | Visit Website |
| Trendyblocks | 115 Burroughs Drive, Dartford,DA1 5TW | Visit Website |
| 2 Let Homes | 80 St Albans Road, Dartford,DA1 1TY | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Abbey Mead Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.458495 |
| Longitude | 0.239166 |
| OS Easting (X): | 555544 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 175711 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ555757 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Mead Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Halcrow Avenue | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
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| Sunset | 16:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 15 November 2024 at 17:00 (17.80 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.5°C (91.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (1 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00122628 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Hardship |
| Average Age | 35.46 |
| Area Population | 1492.00 |
| Male Population | 698.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 794.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 46 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024155 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dartford 001D |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005028 |
| MSOA Name: | Dartford 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Temple Belle Dart Express |
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| Henderson Dr, Temple Belle, Dartford, DA1 5LD |
| 0345 671 9321 |
| Distance: 0.49 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Temple Belle Dart Express |
| Tesco Dartford E Hill Express |
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| 72-80 E Hill, Dartford, DA1 1RZ |
| 0345 671 9661 |
| Distance: 1.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dartford E Hill Express |
| Asda Living Dartford |
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| Unit 4, Prospect Place, Dartford, DA1 1DY |
| 01322 311640 |
| Distance: 1.23 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Living Dartford |
| Waitrose Dartford |
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| Orchards Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DN |
| 01322 277902 |
| Distance: 1.27 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Dartford |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01322 - Dartford |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
| Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock |
| Area Code: 01474 - Gravesend |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dartford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent &DA1 1DR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01322 343 434 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dartford |
| The Member of Parliament is Jim Dickson |
| Details for the MP Jim Dickson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jim Dickson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jim Dickson won with a majority of 1,192 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,426 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Temple Hill Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Stone Lodge School
Address: Stone Lodge School, Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, DA2 6FY
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01322250340
The Leigh UTC
Address: The Leigh UTC, Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01322626600
The Leigh Academy
Address: The Leigh Academy, Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01322620400
England Primary Schools
The Brent Primary School
Address: The Brent Primary School, London Road, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6BA
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01322223943
The Gateway Primary Academy
Address: The Gateway Primary Academy, Milestone Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6DW
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01322220090
Fleetdown Primary School
Address: Fleetdown Primary School, Lunedale Road, Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6JX
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact:
Dartford Primary Academy
Address: Dartford Primary Academy, York Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01322224453
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Address: Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Community Campus, Birdwood Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GB
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact:
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford, Chatsworth Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5AF
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01322224474
Nearest Hospitals
| Littlebrook Hospital |
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| Address: Bow Arrow Lane, Stone, Dartford, DA2 6PB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Telephone: 01322 622222 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to Littlebrook Hospital |
| Stone House Hospital |
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| Address: Cotton Lane, Dartford, DA2 6AU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01322 622222 |
| Distance: 1.58 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stone House Hospital |
| Livingstone Community Hospital - Virgin Care Adult Community Services |
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| Address: East Hill, Dartford, DA1 1SA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Virgin Care Services Ltd |
| Telephone: 01322 622374 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Livingstone Community Hospital - Virgin Care Adult Community Services |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 THE BRENT, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YW
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
SMILEDARTFORD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 THE BRENT, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YD
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
SMILE AVENUE
Address: 30 OVERY STREET, DARTFORD, DA1 1AH
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.SMILEAVENUE.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1A SPITAL STREET, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 2DJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 107 BRENT LANE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1QU
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16-18 LOWFIELD STREET, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1HD
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TEMPLE HILL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ST. EDMUNDS CHURCH LIVING WELL, ST EDMUNDS ROAD, TEMPLE HILL, DARTFORD, DA1 5ND
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
TEMPLE HILL SURGERY
Address: ST EDMUNDS CHURCH LIVING, ST. EDMUNDS ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 5ND
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 226090
PILGRIMS WAY SURGERY
Address: DARTFORD EAST HEALTH CENTRE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1QY
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 279881
DARTFORD EAST HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PILGRIMS WAY, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1QY
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 421480
ELMDENE
Address: 273 LONDON ROAD, GREENHITHE, DA9 9DB
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
HORSMAN'S PLACE SURGERY
Address: HORSMANS PLACE, INSTONE ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 2JP
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 299790
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
OPTIWELL PHARMACY
Address: 1 HOMBERG HOUSE, TELFORD SQUARE, DARTFORD, DA1 5FP
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 875777
DAYSOL PHARMACY
Address: 25 TEMPLE HILL SQUARE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 5HY
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 224141
THE BRENT PHARMACY
Address: 15 THE BRENT, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YD
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
STONE PHARMACY
Address: 229 LONDON ROAD, GREENHITHE, KENT, DA9 9DF
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 382063
BOOTS
Address: 46-52 HIGH STREET, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1DE
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
CORE PHARMACY
Address: HORSMAN'S PLACE SURGERY, INSTONE ROAD, DARTFORD, DA1 2JP
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 07949 202952
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dartford Station is 1.15 miles away.
Address: Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP
Dartford is situated on the Dartford Loop Line|North Kent Line|Bexleyheath line and is managed by Southeastern.
Dartford Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Stone Crossing Station is 1.17 miles away.
Address: Stone Crossing station, Stone Place Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9AR
Stone Crossing is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Stone Crossing Station is staffed on a part time basis.