Abbey Lane is a street located in the village of Lendings and near the village of Lendings. The street has a length of approximately 1,826 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Durham is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the County Durham Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 39714181 and 81250530 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of DL12 9TL, DL12 9TH, DL12 9TN and DL12 9TJ.
It is located within the county of Durham, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 222.76 miles North from central London., 32.81 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 47.87 miles South East from Carlisle and 49 miles North East from Lancaster.
ABBEY LANE is within the Post Town of BARNARD CASTLE
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 Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004347, E02004346 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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 Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Scotch Corner A1 Southbound Address: Moto Service Area, Middleton Tyas Ln, Richmond, DL10 6PQ Telephone: 0871 984 6176 Visit Hotel Page |
11.65 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bishop Auckland Address: West Auckland Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.66 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Scotch Corner Skeeby Address: A1, Richmond, DL10 5EQ Telephone: 0871 984 6173 Visit Hotel Page |
12.32 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Catterick Garrison Address: Princes Gate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.24 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Durham Newton Aycliffe Address: Ricknall Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.22 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Lane
UPRN: 100110714594
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714595
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714596
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714597
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714584
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714586
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714587
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714589
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110714591
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100110714592
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100110714593
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014556548
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014556500
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £625,000 | £430,000 | £527,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 | 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 |
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| WHT Salvin | The Estate Office, Egglestone Abbey Lane, Westwick, Barnard Castle, DL12 9TN | Visit Website |
| GSC Grays | 12 The Bank, Barnard Castle, DL12 8PQ | |
| Addisons Chartered Surveyors | 13 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8EQ | Visit Website |
| George F.White | 14c Redwell Court, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8BN | Visit Website |
| CU Residential.co.uk | 2 Birkett Close, Cotherstone,DL12 9QY | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Durham |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Lane | |
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| Latitude | 54.533319 |
| Longitude | -1.913855 |
| OS Easting (X): | 405573 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 515355 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ056154 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Lane
- BOWES VIEW
- LONGACRE
- FAIRLAWNS
- THORLANDS
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Church Bank (B6277) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
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| Sunset | 15:46 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Warcop 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (20.18 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.1°C (81.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00105914 & E00105885 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities & Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 41.19 & 45.68 |
| Area Population | 2632.00 & 1390.00 |
| Male Population | 1505.00 & 699.00 (55%) |
| Female Population | 1127.00 & 691.00 (45%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 27 & 4 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020854 &E01020863 |
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| LSOA Name: | County Durham 066C &County Durham 065B |
| SOA Code: | 5a &2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004347 &E02004346 |
| MSOA Name: | County Durham 066 &County Durham 065 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Barnard Castle |
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| 23 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8EJ |
| 01833 696870 |
| Distance: 0.9 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Barnard Castle |
| Tesco Bishop Auckland Extra |
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| St Helens Auckland Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB |
| 0345 026 9626 |
| Distance: 11.37 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bishop Auckland Extra |
| Sainsburys Bishop Auckland |
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| St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 9AE |
| 01388 605980 |
| Distance: 11.42 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bishop Auckland |
| Iceland Bishop Auk Mkt |
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| 151 Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9AU |
| 01388606803 |
| Distance: 11.95 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bishop Auk Mkt |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01833 - Barnard Castle |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of County Durham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Durham, County Durham &DH1 5UL |
| Telephone Number: 0300 1237070 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bishop Auckland |
| The Member of Parliament is Sam Rushworth |
| Details for the MP Sam Rushworth on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sam Rushworth on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sam Rushworth won with a majority of 6,672 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 70,745 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Barnard Castle West &Barnard Castle East Ward |
| Parish: Startforth, Rokeby, Brignall & Egglestone Abbey Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Durham |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle, Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| New Richardson Hospital |
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| Address: Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, |
| Independent Sector |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01833 696500 |
| Distance: 1.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to New Richardson Hospital |
| Friary Hospital |
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| Address: Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4UJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 18.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to Friary Hospital |
| Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland |
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| Address: Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01388 645300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 20.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CASTLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8EJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: RICHARDSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, VICTORIA ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
WEYMOUTH DENTAL PRISON SERVICES
Address: BOWES ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 9BG
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
WEST AUCKLAND DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 FRONT STREET, WEST AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9HW
Distance: 10.30 miles
Contact: :
CTL DENTAL
Address: 59 NEWBIGGIN, RICHMOND, DL10 4DX
Distance: 11.32 miles
Contact: :
LION HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: LION HOUSE, 6 POTTERGATE, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL10 4AB
Distance: 11.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY
Address: VICTORIA ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HT
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 690707
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: VICTORIA ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8HT
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
DOVECOTE STREET SURGERY
Address: STAINDROP, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 3JT
Distance: 4.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 660342
WOODVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, COCKFIELD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 5AF
Distance: 7.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 718202
PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PINFOLD LANE, BUTTERKNOWLE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 5NX
Distance: 7.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 718230
GAINFORD SURGERY
Address: MAIN ROAD, GAINFORD, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 3BE
Distance: 7.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 730204
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 37-39 MARKET PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 638151
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 86 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8BJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 637413
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 38 FRONT STREET, COCKFIELD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 5DS
Distance: 6.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 718252
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 19 MARKET PLACE, MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 0QG
Distance: 9.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 640202
BISHOP AUCKLAND PHARMACY, ST HELEN
Address: 144 MELROSE DRIVE, ST. HELEN AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9DN
Distance: 10.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 604300
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: ST HELEN AUCKLAND IND EST, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9AB
Distance: 11.38 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 269626
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BAYFIELDS Z LTD OPTICIAN
Address: 12 MARKET PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8ND
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
BARNARD CASTLE SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 21 HORSEMARKET, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8LX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Address: MAUDE TERRACE, ST. HELEN AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9BG
Distance: 11.27 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS AT TESCO (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: TESCO EXTRA, ST. HELEN AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9AB
Distance: 11.38 miles
Contact: :
COOPER & LEATHERBARROW (RICHMOND)
Address: 17-19 FINKLE STREET, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL10 4QA
Distance: 11.39 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE)
Address: 2-4 KING STREET, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL10 4HP
Distance: 11.42 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bishop Auckland Station is 12.77 miles away.
Address: Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Bishop Auckland is situated on the Tees Valley line|Weardale Railway and is managed by Northern.
Bishop Auckland Station is an unstaffed station.
Shildon Station is 12.81 miles away.
Address: Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Shildon is situated on the Tees Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Shildon Station is an unstaffed station.