The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Essex is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Epping Forest Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 13.93 miles North from central London., 15.05 miles East from St Albans, 20.64 miles West from Chelmsford and 21.94 miles South East from Luton.
ABBEY GARDENS is within the Post Town of WALTHAM ABBEY
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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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004535 (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 Gardens
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn London Enfield Address: Innova Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.31 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Waltham Abbey Address: Sewardstone Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.49 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Cheshunt Address: Park Plaza, Cheshunt, EN8 8DY Telephone: 0871 984 6349 Visit Hotel Page |
1.85 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn London Chingford Address: Rangers Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.95 |
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5: Name:Travelodge London Enfield Address: Great Cambridge Rd, Enfield, EN1 1FS Telephone: 0871 984 6292 Visit Hotel Page |
4.04 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Essex |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Gardens | |
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| Latitude | 51.690441 |
| Longitude | -0.001540 |
| OS Easting (X): | 538119 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 201018 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL381010 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:02 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 22 December 2024 at 07:00 (17.32 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.4°C (74.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00110808 & E00110832 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers & Multi-Ethnic Hardship |
| Average Age | 46.91 & 40.32 |
| Area Population | 1241.00 & 1758.00 |
| Male Population | 626.00 & 857.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 615.00 & 901.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 20 & 55 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01021812 &E01021818 |
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| LSOA Name: | Epping Forest 009B &Epping Forest 009C |
| SOA Code: | 5c &3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004535 |
| MSOA Name: | Epping Forest 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Waltham Abbey Superstore |
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| Sewardstone Rd, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH |
| 0345 677 9780 |
| Distance: 0.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Waltham Abbey Superstore |
| Sainsburys Waltham Cross |
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| 72 The Pavilion, High Street, Waltham Cross, England, EN8 7BZ |
| 01992 719930 |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Waltham Cross |
| Tesco Waltham Cross Theobalds Park Express |
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| 246 High St, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DZ |
| 0345 671 9278 |
| Distance: 1.37 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Waltham Cross Theobalds Park Express |
| Iceland Waltham Cross |
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| 106/108 High Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7BX |
| 01992711332 |
| Distance: 1.37 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Waltham Cross |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01992 - Lea Valley |
| Area Code: 01920 - Ware |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Epping Forest |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex &CM16 4BZ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01992 564000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Epping Forest |
| The Member of Parliament is Neil Hudson |
| Details for the MP Neil Hudson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Neil Hudson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Neil Hudson won with a majority of 5,682 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 72,229 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Waltham Abbey North East &Waltham Abbey South West Ward |
| Parish: Waltham Abbey Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Upshire Primary Foundation School
Address: Upshire Primary Foundation School, Upshire Road, Upshire, WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex, EN9 3PX
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01992715567
Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Address: Hillhouse CofE Primary School, Ninefields Estate, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3EL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
Leverton Primary School
Address: Leverton Primary School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3BE
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01992715885
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Address: Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact:
Hurst Drive Primary School
Address: Hurst Drive Primary School, Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01992624099
Four Swannes Primary School
Address: Four Swannes Primary School, King Edward Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7HH
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01992763939
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7EN
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Longlands Close, Crossbrook Street, Holy Trinity School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8LU
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01992622180
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Address: Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery, Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7QG
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01992716789
Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School
Address: Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School, Hertford Road, Freezywater St. George's Ce Va Primary School, Enfield, EN3 6NR
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01992764737
England Secondary Schools
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Address: King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LF
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01992714800
The Lea Valley Academy
Address: The Lea Valley Academy, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01992763666
Lea Valley High School
Address: Lea Valley High School, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Jasmine Court Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3JY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Barchester Healthcare Ltd |
| Distance: 1.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to Jasmine Court Independent Hospital |
| Cheshunt Community Hospital |
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| Address: King Arthur Court, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, |
| NHS Sector |
| Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Distance: 2.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cheshunt Community Hospital |
| St Andrews Court |
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| Address: 1-4 River Front, Enfield Town, Enfield, EN1 3SY, |
| Independent Sector |
| Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust |
| Distance: 6.76 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Andrews Court |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE MARKET SQUARE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2A MARKET SQUARE, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 1DL
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 20 FARM HILL ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 1NN
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
WALTHAM ABBEY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: STEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
COBBINS BROOK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 28 HONEY LANE, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 3BT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
WALTHAM CROSS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 22A ELEANOR CROSS ROAD, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7LA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
WALTHAM CROSS PARTNERSHIP
Address: 149 HIGH STREET, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7AP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WALTHAM ABBEY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: WALTHAM ABBEY HEALTH CENTRE, 13 SEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
MARKET SQUARE SURGERY
Address: WALTHAM ABBEY HEALTH CTRE, 13 SEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 1NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 707130
WALTHAM ABBEY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 1NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 714088
WALTHAM ABBEY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WALTHAM ABBEY HEALTH CENTRE, 13 SEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
MAYNARD COURT SURGERY
Address: 18 MAYNARD COURT, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 3DU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 761387
ABBEY ROAD SURGERY
Address: 63 ABBEY ROAD, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7LJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 654004
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RELIANCE PHARMACY
Address: 10 SUN STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1EE
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 712097
RELIANCE PHARMACY
Address: THRIFT COTTAGE, SEWARDSTONE ROAD, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 1NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 713320
GLENNON CHEMISTS
Address: 8 HILL HOUSE, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3EL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 717145
BOOTS
Address: 75-81 THE PAVILION, HIGH STREET, WALTHAM CROSS, EN8 7BZ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 719672
NITI PHARMACY
Address: 26 THE PAVILION, HIGH STREET, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7BY
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01992 717821
COYLE PHARMACY
Address: 147 HIGH STREET, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7AP
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SUN STREET OPTICIANS
Address: 54 SUN STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 1EJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WALTHAM CROSS)
Address: 85 CENTRAL MALL, THE PAVILIONS, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7BZ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
CRYSTAL EYECARE (THE PAVILIONS)
Address: 28 THE PAVILION, HIGH STREET, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7BY
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
JK SPECS
Address: 108 HIGH STREET, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 7BX
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
BOTTEGA DI OCCHIALI
Address: 56 TURNERS HILL, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, EN8 8FH
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
EYE EMPORIUM OPTICIANS (CHESHUNT)
Address: 82-82A TURNERS HILL, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN8 8LQ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Waltham Cross Station is 1.13 miles away.
Address: Waltham Cross station, Station Approach, Waltham Cross, Greater London, EN8 7LU
Waltham Cross is situated on the Lea Valley lines and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Waltham Cross Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Cheshunt Station is 1.29 miles away.
Address: Cheshunt station, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AQ
Cheshunt is situated on the Lea Valley lines|West Anglia Main Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Cheshunt Station is staffed on a part time basis.