Abbey Drive in the town of DARTFORD
About Abbey Drive
Abbey Drive is a street located in the town of Dartford. It uses the postcode DA2 7WP. The street has a length of approximately 153 metres.
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 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 10506002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 12.96 miles East from central London., 18.72 miles North West from Maidstone, 24.55 miles South West from Chelmsford and 31.12 miles South East from St Albans.
ABBEY DRIVE 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 Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005037 (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 Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Swanley Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.98 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Bexleyheath Address: 51 Albion Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.05 |
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3: Name:Travelodge London Sidcup Address: 1-3 High St, Sidcup, DA14 6EN Telephone: 0871 984 6380 Visit Hotel Page |
2.93 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford Address: University Way, Dartford Bridge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.25 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Dartford Address: The Bridge Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.34 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £385,000 | £387,000 | £386,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £700,000 | £575,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £407,500 | £407,500 | £407,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £525,000 | £980,000 | £661,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | £563,000 | £980,000 | £771,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Young Residential | 33 Pinewood Place, Dartford,DA2 7WN | Visit Website |
| Casa Travella | Casa Travella Ltd, 65 Birchwood Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7HF | Visit Website |
| Robinson Jackson | 77 Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1JX | Visit Website |
| Ashton Reeves | 67 Bexley High Street Bexley DA5 1AA | Visit Website |
| Anthony Martin Estate Agents | 7 Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1LW | Visit Website |
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| Abbey Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.432609 |
| Longitude | 0.172462 |
| OS Easting (X): | 550996 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 172694 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ510727 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Sandringham Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 23 November 2024 at 07:00 (14.44 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.8°C (93.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00167454 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Suburbia |
| Average Age | 34.54 |
| Area Population | 2655.00 |
| Male Population | 1307.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1348.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 21 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024152 |
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| LSOA Name: | Dartford 010C |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005037 |
| MSOA Name: | Dartford 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Crayford |
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| Stadium Way, Dartford, England, DA1 4HW |
| 01322 529254 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Crayford |
| Iceland Crayford |
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| 144 Crayford Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4ES |
| 01322524067 |
| Distance: 1.3 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Crayford |
| Tesco Dartford Esso Express |
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| 115 Dartford Rd, Dartford, DA1 3EN |
| 0345 677 9203 |
| Distance: 1.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dartford Esso Express |
| Sainsburys Bexleyheath |
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| 72 Broadway, Bexleyheath, England, DA6 7DF |
| 020 8298 0376 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bexleyheath |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01322 - Dartford |
| Area Code: 01689 - Orpington |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
| Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 3.3 | 3.3 | 10.8 | N | 34 |
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: Maypole & Leyton Cross Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Dartford Science & Technology College
Address: Dartford Science & Technology College, Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01322224309
Wilmington Academy
Address: Wilmington Academy, Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01322272111
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Address: Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01322223090
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Address: Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Wilmington Grange, Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01322226351
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Address: Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01322223123
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Address: Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Dartford Grammar School
Address: Dartford Grammar School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01322223039
Dartford Grammar School
Address: Dartford Grammar School, West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact:
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Address: St Columba's Catholic Boys' School, Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QB
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01322553236
St Catherine's Catholic School
Address: St Catherine's Catholic School, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01322556333
Beths Grammar School
Address: Beths Grammar School, Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01322556538
Townley Grammar School
Address: Townley Grammar School, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 02083048311
England Primary Schools
Oakfield Primary Academy
Address: Oakfield Primary Academy, Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01322220831
Oakfield Community Primary School
Address: Oakfield Community Primary School, Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact:
Wilmington Primary School
Address: Wilmington Primary School, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01322274080
Westgate Primary School
Address: Westgate Primary School, Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01322223382
Westgate Primary School
Address: Westgate Primary School, Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact:
Joydens Wood Infant School
Address: Joydens Wood Infant School, Park Way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2JD
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01322523188
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Address: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford, King Edward Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HX
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01322222759
Maypole Primary School
Address: Maypole Primary School, Franklin Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7UZ
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact:
West Hill Primary Academy
Address: West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01322226019
West Hill Primary School
Address: West Hill Primary School, Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact:
Wentworth Primary School
Address: Wentworth Primary School, Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NG
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01322225694
Joydens Wood Junior School
Address: Joydens Wood Junior School, Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01322522151
Hextable Primary School
Address: Hextable Primary School, Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01322663792
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Address: St Paulinus Church of England Primary School, Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RW
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01322523236
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4DZ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01322524162
Gravel Hill Primary School
Address: Gravel Hill Primary School, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
North Kent College
Address: North Kent College, Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01322629400
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 3.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Livingstone Community Hospital - Virgin Care Adult Community Services |
| Upton Day Hospital |
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| Address: 14 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8LQ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 3.92 (miles) |
| Directions from to Upton Day Hospital |
| Erith and District Hospital |
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| Address: Erith Hospital, Urgent Care 01322356116, Park Crescent, Erith, DA8 3EE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0203 668 9490 |
| Distance: 4.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Erith and District Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
VICARAGE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 8 VICARAGE ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 2AL
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 BOURNE ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 1LW
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
THANET ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 65 THANET ROAD, KENT, BEXLEY, GREATER LONDON, DA5 1AP
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
MAXTED MEADEN DENTAL
Address: 14 THANET ROAD, BEXLEY, DA5 1AN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
ARK-G DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 10 - 12 CRAYFORD HIGH STREET, CRAYFORD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 4HG
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
2 GREEN DENTAL
Address: 2 GREEN WALK, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 4JL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SUMMERHOUSE SURGERY
Address: BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 2AE
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE (THANET ROAD SURGERY)
Address: 63 THANET ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 1AP
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY
Address: CRAYFORD ROAD, (NEXT TO TOWN HALL), DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 4ER
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 621690
PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY
Address: 40 PARKHILL ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 1HU
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 470595
THE WELLCOME PRACTICE
Address: TOWER ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 2HA
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 223960
DARTFORD WEST HEALTH CENTRE
Address: REDWOOD PRACTICE, DARTFORD WEST HEALTH CENTRE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 2HA
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 223600
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MCQUEEN'S PHARMACY
Address: BUSINESS UNIT 3, MAPLEHURST CLOSE, DARTFORD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 7WX
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 310862
JOYDENS WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 2 BIRCHWOOD PARADE, WOODSIDE DRIVE, DARTFORD, KENT, DA2 7NJ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 522711
OSBON PHARMACY
Address: 7 BOURNE PARADE, BOURNE ROAD, BEXLEY, DA5 1LQ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 524420
BOURNE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 7 BOURNE PARADE, BOURNE ROAD, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 1LQ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 524420
STATION ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 8 STATION ROAD, CRAYFORD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 3QA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 521843
WARREN PHARMACY
Address: 24 BEXLEY HIGH STREET, BEXLEY, KENT, DA5 1AD
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 526470
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Crayford Station is 1.12 miles away.
Address: Crayford station, Lower Station Road, Crayford, Greater London, DA1 3PY
Crayford is situated on the Dartford Loop Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Crayford Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bexley Station is 1.19 miles away.
Address: Bexley station, Station Approach, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1AQ
Bexley is situated on the Dartford Loop Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Bexley Station is staffed on a part time basis.