About Abbey Wood Close
Abbey Wood Close is a street located in the city of Derby. It uses the postcode DE22 4FU. The street has a length of approximately 105 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 City of Derby (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 Number of 10817592 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Derbyshire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 115.28 miles North West from central London., 2.21 miles West from Derby, 16 miles West from Nottingham and 25.81 miles North West from Leicester.
ABBEY WOOD CLOSE is within the Post Town of DERBY
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 Wood Close
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002804 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2017 | £219,995 | £264,995 | £230,995 | 11 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £284,995 | £307,498 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Houseshare Heroes | 4 Humbleton Dr, Derby,DE22 4AT | Visit Website |
| Miller Homes Midlands | Starflower Way, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0BS | Visit Website |
| Tilia Homes Central | Kingsway, Derby, DE22 3NH | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Derbyshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Wood Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.921519 |
| Longitude | -1.528254 |
| OS Easting (X): | 431713 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 336150 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK317362 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Wood Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Richmond Park Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
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| Sunset | 19:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Watnall 21 September 2024 at 04:00 (12.94 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.2°C (94.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00068410 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Hardship |
| Average Age | 38.95 |
| Area Population | 1532.00 |
| Male Population | 750.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 782.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01013555 |
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| LSOA Name: | Derby 009E |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
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| MSOA Code: | E02002804 |
| MSOA Name: | Derby 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Kingsway |
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| Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway, Derby, England, DE22 3FA |
| 01332 291180 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kingsway |
| Sainsburys Morley Street Local |
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| 10 Morley Street, Derby, England, DE22 3DH |
| 01332 293116 |
| Distance: 1.07 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Morley Street Local |
| Sainsburys Mickleover Local |
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| 55 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, England, DE3 9GJ |
| 01332 515559 |
| Distance: 1.15 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Mickleover Local |
| Tesco Derby Mickleover Superstore |
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| Kipling Dr, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9NH |
| 0345 677 9215 |
| Distance: 1.33 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Derby Mickleover Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01332 - Derby |
| Area Code: 01283 - Burton-on-Trent |
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 Derby North |
| The Member of Parliament is Catherine Atkinson |
| Details for the MP Catherine Atkinson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Catherine Atkinson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Catherine Atkinson won with a majority of 8,915 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 71,879 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mackworth Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Derbyshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Ashgate Primary School
Address: Ashgate Primary School, Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3FS
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01332343928
Brackensdale Primary School
Address: Brackensdale Primary School, Walthamstow Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4BS
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School
Address: Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9HE
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01332513862
Reigate Park Primary School
Address: Reigate Park Primary School, Reigate Drive, Mackworth Estate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 4EQ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Bemrose School
Address: The Bemrose School, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HU
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01332366711
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 1.45 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Derby Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, Derby Hospital |
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| Address: Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4SN, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 0800 015 5020 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, Derby Hospital |
| 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: 4.07 (miles) |
| Directions from to London Road Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
HUMBLETON DRIVE (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 35 HUMBLETON DRIVE, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 4AU
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
NO.1 THE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST
Address: 1 STATION ROAD, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DE3 9GH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
STATION ROAD DENTAL CARE
Address: 42 STATION ROAD, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DE3 9GH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
MICKLEOVER DENTAL CARE
Address: FERNLEIGH HOUSE, 10 UTTOXETER ROAD, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE3 0DA
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
OLD FORGE HOUSE DENTAL CARE
Address: 1 THE SQUARE, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DE3 0DD
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
CUNNINGTON AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 30 ASHBOURNE ROAD, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 3AD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE SURGERY (MACKWORTH)
Address: 5 TUFNELL GARDENS, MACKWORTH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 4DY
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 345043
MICKLEOVER SURGERY
Address: 10 CAVENDISH WAY, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE3 9BJ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 519160
MICKLEOVER MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: VICARAGE ROAD, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE3 0HA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 513283
VERNON STREET MEDICAL CTR
Address: 13 VERNON STREET, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE1 1FW
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 332812
THE VERNON STREET SURGERY
Address: 10 VERNON STREET, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE1 1FR
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 344909
BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 183 KEDLESTON ROAD, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 1FT
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 291991
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DEAN & SMEDLEY LTD
Address: 73-75 PRINCE CHARLES AVENUE, MACKWORTH, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 4BG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 345480
MORNINGSIDE PHARMACY
Address: 79 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE3 9HD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 514262
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 6, KINGSWAY RETAIL PARK, KINGSWAY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE22 3FA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 204678
BOOTS
Address: 46 STATION ROAD, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, DE3 9GH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 512189
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: KIPLING DRIVE, MICKLEOVER, DERBY, DE3 9NH
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 476016
LITTLEOVER PHARMACY
Address: 562 BURTON ROAD, DERBY, DE23 6DF
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01332 342597
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Derby Station is 2.74 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.
Peartree Station is 2.83 miles away.
Address: Peartree station, Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT
Peartree is situated on the Derwent Valley Line|Crewe to Derby Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Peartree Station is an unstaffed station.