Abbey Crescent is a street located in Belvedere. The street has a length of approximately 216 metres.
The street is located within the Bexley 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 20100003 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of DA17 5AZ, DA17 5AY and DA17 5AX.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 11.08 miles East from central London., 21.96 miles North West from Maidstone, 22.02 miles South West from Chelmsford and 27.73 miles South East from St Albans.
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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| 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 Crescent
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge London Belvedere Address: Clydesdale Way, Belvedere, DA17 6FB Telephone: 0871 559 1882 Visit Hotel Page |
0.71 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Bexleyheath Address: 51 Albion Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.26 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn London Dagenham Address: 2 New Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.95 |
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4: Name:Travelodge London Dagenham Address: London East Leisure Park, East Thames Plaza, Cook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6525 Visit Hotel Page |
3.09 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn London Woolwich Royal Arsenal Address: 91 Beresford Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.52 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn | 75a Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JN | Visit Website |
| Robinson Jackson | 61 Nuxley Road Belvedere DA17 5JN | Visit Website |
| Robinson Jackson | 61 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JN | Visit Website |
| Our Move | 76 West Street, Erith,DA8 1AQ | Visit Website |
| Able Estates | 511 Abbey Road, London, SE2 9HA | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Crescent | |
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| Latitude | 51.488312 |
| Longitude | 0.148491 |
| OS Easting (X): | 549148 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 178838 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ491788 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Crescent
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Halt Robin Road | junction |
| Upper Abbey Road | junction |
| Kentish Road | junction |
| Upper Abbey Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 19 December 2024 at 03:00 (16.42 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.2°C (94.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (16 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00001649 & E00001647 |
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| ONS Area Name | Social Renting New Arrivals & Commuters with Young Families |
| Average Age | 34.96 |
| Area Population | 1751.00 |
| Male Population | 886.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 865.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 27 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01000338 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bexley 003E |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000067 |
| MSOA Name: | Bexley 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Belvedere |
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| Station Road, Belvedere, DA17 6DF |
| 020 3691 0932 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Belvedere |
| Sainsburys Belvedere Nuxley Road Local |
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| 72 Nuxley Road, Belevedere, England, DA17 5JG |
| 1322435522 |
| Distance: 0.48 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Belvedere Nuxley Road Local |
| Tesco Northumberland Express |
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| 204-210 Bexley Rd, Northumberland Heath, DA8 3HD |
| 0345 671 9637 |
| Distance: 1.14 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Northumberland Express |
| Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
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| Harrow Mannor Way, Abbey Wood, London, England, SE2 9NU |
| Distance: 1.24 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01322 - Dartford |
| Area Code: 01708 - Romford |
| Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 26.5 | 20.2 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bexley |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent &DA6 7LB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8303 7777 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Erith and Thamesmead |
| The Member of Parliament is Abena Oppong-Asare |
| Details for the MP Abena Oppong-Asare on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Abena Oppong-Asare on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Abena Oppong-Asare won with a majority of 16,302 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,740 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Belvedere Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Address: Alexander McLeod Primary School, Fuchsia Street, London, SE2 0QS
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 02083112266
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Address: Fairford Academy Barnehurst, Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6QP
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01322333998
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School, Lesney Park Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3DG
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01322333780
Barnehurst Junior School
Address: Barnehurst Junior School, Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 3NL
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01322334214
Barnehurst Infant School
Address: Barnehurst Infant School, Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 3NL
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01322334401
Barnehurst Infant School
Address: Barnehurst Infant School, Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 3NL
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact:
Bursted Wood Primary School
Address: Bursted Wood Primary School, Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5BS
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 02083049960
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Address: Northumberland Heath Primary School, Wheelock Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JE
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01322334638
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Address: St Fidelis Catholic Primary School, Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HQ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01322337752
Belvedere Junior School
Address: Belvedere Junior School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01322431404
Belvedere Infant School
Address: Belvedere Infant School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School, St Augustine's Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5HP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 02083112956
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4PH
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Belmont Primary School
Address: Belmont Primary School, Belmont Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1LE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact:
Northwood Primary School
Address: Northwood Primary School, Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 02083102722
Northwood Primary School
Address: Northwood Primary School, Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
Lessness Heath Primary School
Address: Lessness Heath Primary School, Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HB
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01322433290
Parkway Primary School
Address: Parkway Primary School, Alsike Road, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 02083100176
Bedonwell Junior School
Address: Bedonwell Junior School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 02083104174
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Address: Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Bedonwell Junior School
Address: Bedonwell Junior School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Brampton Primary Academy
Address: Brampton Primary Academy, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4SL
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 02083032873
Hillsgrove Primary School
Address: Hillsgrove Primary School, Sidmouth Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1DR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 02083034949
England Secondary Schools
Erith School
Address: Erith School, Avenue Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact:
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Address: Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere, Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01322441371
The Business Academy Bexley
Address: The Business Academy Bexley, Yarnton Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: 24 STATION ROAD, BELVEDERE, KENT, DA17 6JJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 15 ALBERT ROAD, BELVEDERE, KENT, DA17 5LQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 446700
RIVERSIDE SURGERY - BATTLE ROAD BRANCH
Address: 62 BATTLE ROAD, ERITH, DA8 1BJ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Address: HIND CRESCENT, NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH, ERITH, KENT, DA8 3DB
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 336556
MILL ROAD SURGERY
Address: 25 MILL ROAD, ERITH, KENT, DA8 1HW
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
DR DAVIES & PARTNER
Address: 55 LITTLE HEATH ROAD, BEXLEYHEATH, DA7 5HL
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 449327
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
WILLIAM JOHNSTON OPTOMETRIST (BELVEDERE)
Address: 63 NUXLEY ROAD, BELVEDERE, KENT, DA17 5JN
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
L DOLLAY OPTOMETRIST
Address: 259 BEXLEY ROAD, NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH, ERITH, KENT, DA8 3EX
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
M.BEG OPTOMETRISTS (ERITH HIGH STREET)
Address: 115 ERITH HIGH STREET, ERITH, KENT, DA8 1RG
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ERITH)
Address: UNIT 5, RIVERSIDE, ERITH HIGH STREET, ERITH, DA8 1RG
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
LINKLATER OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 120 BROADWAY, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7DQ
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEXLEYHEATH)
Address: 116A BROADWAY, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7DQ
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Belvedere Station is 0.30 miles away.
Address: Belvedere station, Station Road, Belvedere, Greater London, DA17 6JJ
Belvedere is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Belvedere Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Erith Station is 1.21 miles away.
Address: Erith station, Stonewood Road, Erith, Greater London, DA8 1TY
Erith is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Erith Station is staffed on a part time basis.