Abbey Hill is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 2,185 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and National Highways is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the City of Derby (B) and Erewash District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 10800001, 14026002, 14000001 and 14025497 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 115.93 miles North West from central London., 2.05 miles North from Derby, 13.58 miles West from Nottingham and 26.17 miles North West from Leicester.
ABBEY HILL is within the Post Town of
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 Hill
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02002796, E02002800 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 Hill
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Derby Cricket Ground Address: The County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 6DA Telephone: 0871 559 1893 Visit Hotel Page |
1.82 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Derby City Centre Cathedral Quarter Address: Full Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.94 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Derby City Centre Riverlights Address: Morledge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.11 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Derby Chaddesden Address: Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6LZ Telephone: 0871 559 1817 Visit Hotel Page |
2.48 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park Address: Wheelwright Way, Pride Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.66 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Adam Estate Agents | 1 Allestree Lane, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2HQ | Visit Website |
| Hannells Estate Agents | 18 Park Farm Shopping Centre Park Farm Drive Allestree Derby DE22 2QN | Visit Website |
| Hall & Benson | E7, Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2QQ | Visit Website |
| Patrick Property Management | 5 Highfields Park Drive, Derby, DE22 1BW | |
| R & R Rental Accommodation Ltd | 34 Watson Street, Derby, DE1 3PJ |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Derbyshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Hill | |
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| Latitude | 52.952421 |
| Longitude | -1.474103 |
| OS Easting (X): | 435328 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 339613 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK353396 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Hill
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Duffield Road (A6) | roundabout |
| Duffield Road (A6) | roundabout |
| Queensway (A38) | pseudo node |
| Ford Lane | junction |
| Ford Lane | junction |
| Alfreton Road (A38) | roundabout |
| Alfreton Road (A38) | roundabout |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Watnall 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (10.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.5°C (92.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00067999 & E00068307 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement & Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.82 & 43.98 |
| Area Population | 1635.00 & 1610.00 |
| Male Population | 805.00 & 801.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 830.00 & 809.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 & 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01013461 &E01013526 |
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| LSOA Name: | Derby 001A &Derby 005A |
| SOA Code: | 8a &8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002796 &E02002800 |
| MSOA Name: | Derby 001 &Derby 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Derby |
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| Wheatcroft Way, Derby DE21 4RY |
| 01332 830648 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Derby |
| Tesco Allestree Express |
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| 10 Blenheim Parade, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GP |
| 0345 675 7039 |
| Distance: 0.91 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Allestree Express |
| Sainsburys Kedleston Road Local |
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| 125 Kedleston Road, Derby, England, DE22 1FS |
| 01332 385383 |
| Distance: 1.58 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kedleston Road Local |
| Sainsburys Nuns Street Local |
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| 121 Nuns Street, Derby, England, DE1 3LS |
| 01332 370937 |
| Distance: 1.94 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Nuns Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01332 - Derby |
| Area Code: 01773 - Ripley |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Derby |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, Derbyshire &DE1 2FS |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01332 293 111 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Derbyshire &Derby North |
| The Member of Parliament is Jonathan Davies &Catherine Atkinson |
| Details for the MP Jonathan Davies &Catherine Atkinson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jonathan Davies &Catherine Atkinson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jonathan Davies &Catherine Atkinson won with a majority of 1,878 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 69,917 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Allestree &Darley Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Beaufort Community Primary School
Address: Beaufort Community Primary School, Hampshire Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BT
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School
Address: Breadsall CofE VC Primary School, 51 Brookside Road, Breadsall, Derbyshire, DE21 5LF
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01332831328
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School, Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1EF
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01332557139
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School, Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1EF
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
Lawn Primary School
Address: Lawn Primary School, Norbury Close, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2QR
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Broadway, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1AU
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Portway Infant School
Address: Portway Infant School, Woodlands Road, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2HE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01332550702
Portway Junior School
Address: Portway Junior School, Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2GL
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Ashgate Primary School
Address: Ashgate Primary School, Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3FS
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: 01332343928
England Secondary Schools
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Address: Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01332557032
Allestree Woodlands School
Address: Allestree Woodlands School, Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2LW
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01332551921
Nearest Hospitals
| London Road Community Hospital |
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| Address: London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01332 265500 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to London Road Community Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Derby |
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| Address: City Gate, London Road, Derby, DE24 8WZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01332 365434 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Derby |
| Royal Derby Hospital |
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| Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, DE22 3NE, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01332 340131 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Derby Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DUFFIELD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 498 DUFFIELD ROAD, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2DJ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
2 MAIN AVENUE (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 2 MAIN AVENUE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2EF
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
THE CLEARLY DIFFERENT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 189 DUFFIELD ROAD, DERBY, DE22 1JB
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
ALLESTREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK FARM DRIVE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2RP
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
KEDLESTON DENTAL CARE
Address: 122 KEDLESTON ROAD, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 1FX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
REVIVE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: REVIVE HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 23 ROE FARM LANE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 6ET
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PARK LANE SURGERY
Address: 2 PARK LANE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2DS
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 552461
PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 3 PARK FARM CENTRE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2QN
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 559402
PARK FARM SURGERY
Address: PARK FARM DRIVE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2RP
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 551021
THE SURGERY ( LITTLE EATON)
Address: 10 THE TOWN, LITTLE EATON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 5DH
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
PARM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GROUND FLOOR, T BLOCK, STUDENT WELF, UNIVERSITY OF DERBY, KEDDLESTON ROAD, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 1GB
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 747140
BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 183 KEDLESTON ROAD, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 1FT
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 291991
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ALLESTREE PHARMACY
Address: 504 DUFFIELD ROAD, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DE22 2DL
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 557330
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: THE METEOR CENTRE, WHEATCROFT WAY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 4RY
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 834978
B PAYNE & SON PHARMACY
Address: 1 BLENHEIM PARADE, BLENHEIM DRIVE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2GP
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 559407
BOOTS
Address: PARK FARM CENTRE, PARK FARM DRIVE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2QN
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 550855
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 2 BARLEY CLOSE, LITTLE EATON, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 5DJ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 834369
MARKEATON PHARMACY
Address: 126 KEDLESTON ROAD, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 1FX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 344049
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
MID OPTIC LTD
Address: UNIT 1A METEOR BUSINESS PARK, METEOR CENTRE, MANSFIELD ROAD, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 4ST
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
C R ELEY
Address: 112 PARK FARM CENTRE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2QN
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
ALLESTREE EYECARE
Address: 29 PARK FARM CENTRE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2QN
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
PHILLIP BRADLEY OPTICIANS LTD (ALLESTREE )
Address: UNIT E4, PARK FARM SHOPPING CENTRE, ALLESTREE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 2QN
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
REVIVE HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE
Address: 23 ROE FARM LANE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 6ET
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS OAKWOOD
Address: UNIT 4, OAKWOOD DISTRICT CENTRE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE21 2HT
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Duffield Station is 2.49 miles away.
Address: Duffield station, Station Approach, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4EP
Duffield is situated on the Derwent Valley Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Duffield Station is an unstaffed station.
Derby Station is 2.55 miles away.
Address: Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU
Derby is situated on the Derwent Valley Line|Crewe to Derby Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Derby Station is staffed on a full time basis.