The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Dorset Unitary is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Abbey View is a unclassified road in Spetisbury|BLANDFORD FORUM
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 99.45 miles South West from central London., 13.29 miles North West from Bournemouth, 15.49 miles North East from Dorchester and 22.44 miles South West from Salisbury.
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 View
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004260 (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 View Spetisbury|BLANDFORD FORUM
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address: Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.74 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Poole Centre - Holes Bay Address: Holes Bay Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.84 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Poole Address: Holes Bay Rd, Poole, BH15 1LS Telephone: 0871 559 1880 Visit Hotel Page |
9.34 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Poole Address: Walking Fields Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.73 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address: 504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.98 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey View
UPRN: 100040583268
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040583269
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100040583271
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2016 | £288,000 | £330,000 | £309,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £332,000 | £343,500 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Location Details
| Abbey View | |
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| Latitude | 50.820566 |
| Longitude | -2.125493 |
| OS Easting (X): | 391161 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 102405 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST912024 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey View
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey View
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High Street |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (13.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.4°C (86.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (23 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103669 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 46.80 |
| Area Population | 1711.00 |
| Male Population | 831.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 880.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020453 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 006C |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004260 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
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| Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, DT11 9PU |
| 0345 677 9066 |
| Distance: 2.57 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
| Morrisons Blandford Forum |
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| West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW |
| 01258 459155 |
| Distance: 2.99 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Blandford Forum |
| Iceland Blandford Forum |
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| 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR |
| 01258453479 |
| Distance: 3.04 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blandford Forum |
| Tesco Lytchett Matravers Express |
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| 1-3 Purbeck Parade, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6BQ |
| 0345 026 9391 |
| Distance: 4.78 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Lytchett Matravers Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
| Area Code: 01929 - Wareham |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dorset |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Simon Hoare |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Simon Hoare won with a majority of 1,589 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 72,690 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Winterborne North Ward |
| Parish: Spetisbury Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Spetisbury CofE Primary School
Address: Spetisbury CofE Primary School, High Street, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9DF
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01258452107
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
EAST STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25-27 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DU
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL BLANDFORD
Address: 14 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (DIPLOMAT HOUSE)
Address: OAKFIELD STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7EX
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
ALASKA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7PS
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
CORFE MULLEN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 186 WAREHAM ROAD, CORFE MULLEN, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3LN
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STURMINSTER MARSHALL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: MEMORIAL HALL, CHRISTCHURCH CLOSE, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4DH
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452501
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: :
HEATH COTTAGE SURGERY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, LYTCHETT MATRAVERS, POOLE, BH16 6BG
Distance: 4.80 miles
Contact: :
WINTERBOURNE WHITECHURCH
Address: VILLAGE HALL, DOLWAY LANE, WINTERBOURNE WHITECHURCH, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT11 0AW
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
WINTERBOURNE STICKLAND
Address: PAMELA HAMBRO HALL, WINTERBORNE STRICKLAND, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0NN
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELLBEING PHARMACY
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4AY
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 857657
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
LYTCHETT PHARMACY
Address: 16 HIGH STREET, LYTCHETT MATRAVERS, POOLE, DORSET, BH16 6BG
Distance: 4.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 631815
BOOTS
Address: 216B WAREHAM ROAD, CORFE MULLEN, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 3LN
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 693289
THE WALFORD MILL PHARMACY
Address: MILL HOUSE, KNOBCROOK ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1NL
Distance: 6.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 840048
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 61 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS BLANDFORD FORUM
Address: 44 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AF
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 3 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AH
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 5.32 miles
Contact: :
OPTIQUE 2000 LTD
Address: 7A WEST STREET, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1JN
Distance: 6.13 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Holton Heath Station is 7.83 miles away.
Address: Holton Heath station, Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT
Holton Heath is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Holton Heath Station is an unstaffed station.
Hamworthy Station is 8.06 miles away.
Address: Hamworthy station, Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA
Hamworthy is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Hamworthy Station is staffed on a part time basis.