Abbey Close in the town of BLACKPOOL


About Abbey Close

Abbey Close is a street located in the town of Blackpool. It uses the postcode FY4 2FH. The street has a length of approximately 59 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 Blackpool (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.

The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 3004202 in the National Street Gazetteer.

It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 200.32 miles North West from central London., 20.76 miles South West from Lancaster, 26.25 miles North from Liverpool and 38.97 miles North West from Manchester.

ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of BLACKPOOL

Map of Abbey Close

Street Crime (updated 03/12/2024)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA E02002651 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
Yellow = Low
Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
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Walking Distances
Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.

Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Definition:

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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Close

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Blackpool Airport
Address: Squires Gate Lane
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
0.45
2: Name:Premier Inn Blackpool Beach
Address: Yeadon Way
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
0.76
3: Name:Travelodge Blackpool South Promenade
Address: Balmoral Rd, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 1HR
Telephone: 0871 984 6191 Visit Hotel Page
0.85
4: Name:Travelodge Blackpool South Shore
Address: Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ
Telephone: 0871 984 6351 Visit Hotel Page
1.36
5: Name:Premier Inn Blackpool East M55 Jct4
Address: Whitehills Park
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
2.32



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Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Close
NameAddressWebsite
Martin & Co119 Highfield Road Blackpool FY4 2JEVisit Website
Reeds Rains , Blackpool - Highfield Road117 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JEVisit Website
Reeds Rains Lettings, Blackpool - Highfield Road117 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JEVisit Website
Stephen Tew132 Highfield Road, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2HHVisit Website
Hunters25-27 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JDVisit Website

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Location Details

Abbey Close
Map showing the location of Abbey Close
Latitude53.784442
Longitude-3.041271
OS Easting (X):331400
OS Northing (Y):432540
OS Grid Reference:SD314325

Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close

StreetJunction Type
Abbey Roadjunction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise08:27
Sunset16:02

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Crosby 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (19.87 miles away)
Current Weather:Cloudy
Temperature and Humidity:7.6°C (88.8%)
Wind Direction and Speed:WSW (6 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00064029
ONS Area NameSemi-Detached Ageing
Average Age41.99
Area Population1825.00
Male Population880.00 (48%)
Female Population945.00 (52%)
Benefit Claimants26 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01012700
LSOA Name:Blackpool 019B
SOA Code:8b
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02002651
MSOA Name:Blackpool 019

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco South Shore Express
43 Highfield Rd, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2JD
0345 026 9086
Distance: 0.19 Miles
Directions to Tesco South Shore Express
Morrisons Blackpool
Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool FY4 2AY
01253 404924
Distance: 0.44 Miles
Directions to Morrisons Blackpool
Iceland Blackpool Food Warehouse
UNIT H, BLACKPOOL RETAIL PARK, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2QS
01253408844
Distance: 0.46 Miles
Directions to Iceland Blackpool Food Warehouse
Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express
Marton Dr, Blackpool, FY4 3EU
0345 675 6862
Distance: 0.8 Miles
Directions to Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01253 - Blackpool

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Blackpool
Visit the Council's Website
PO Box 50, Town Hall, Blackpool, Lancashire &FY1 1AD
Send email
Telephone Number: 01253 477 477
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blackpool South
The Member of Parliament is Chris Webb
Details for the MP Chris Webb on parliament.uk
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In the 2024 General Election Chris Webb won with a majority of 6,848 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,460
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Highfield Ward
Parish: Unparished area
Ceremonial County: Lancashire

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School

Address: Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, School Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DS

Distance: 1.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253966150

Revoe Learning Academy

Address: Revoe Learning Academy, Grasmere Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5HP

Distance: 1.56 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253763414

Blackpool Gateway Academy

Address: Blackpool Gateway Academy, Seymour Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JH

Distance: 1.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253402936

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU

Distance: 0.92 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253403232

Thames Primary Academy

Address: Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EE

Distance: 0.65 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253341466

Roseacre Primary Academy

Address: Roseacre Primary Academy, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2PF

Distance: 0.07 miles

Contact:

Waterloo Primary Academy

Address: Waterloo Primary Academy, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AG

Distance: 1.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253315370

St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School

Address: St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD

Distance: 1.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253311248

Hawes Side Academy

Address: Hawes Side Academy, Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3LN

Distance: 0.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253402541

Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy

Address: Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy, Penrose Avenue, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4DJ

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253762532

Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

Address: Marton Primary Academy and Nursery, Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5LY

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253838556

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School

Address: Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, Common Edge Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5DF

Distance: 0.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253762833

England Secondary Schools

St George's School A Church of England Academy

Address: St George's School A Church of England Academy, Cherry Tree Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4PH

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253316725

South Shore Academy

Address: South Shore Academy, St Anne's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AR

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253336500

Armfield Academy

Address: Armfield Academy, 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TL

Distance: 0.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253207702

Highfield Leadership Academy

Address: Highfield Leadership Academy, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ

Distance: 0.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01253965750

Highfield Humanities College

Address: Highfield Humanities College, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact:

Nearest Hospitals

The Harbour
Address: Windmill Rise, Blackpool,
NHS Sector
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01253 447700
Distance: 3.88 (miles)
Directions from to The Harbour
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Address: Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR,
NHS Sector
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01253 300000
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 4.35 (miles)
Directions from to Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital
Address: St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, FY3 8BP,
Independent Sector
Spire Healthcare
Telephone: 01253 394 188
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 4.84 (miles)
Directions from to Spire Fylde Coast Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

LYTHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 575 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: :

CADIS CLINICS LIMITED

Address: 462 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1JQ

Distance: 0.52 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.CADIS.ORG.UK

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 9 COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AX

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: :

OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD

Address: 374 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1DW

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: :

ARC DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 307 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1DR

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

370 CENTRAL DRIVE (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: 370 CENTRAL DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY1 6LA

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

STONYHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 956655

SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1TJ

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: :

HIGHFIELD SURGERY

Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 953950

ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 204 ST. ANNES ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2EF

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 951950

ABBEY DALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 50 COMMON EDGE ROAD, MARTON, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AU

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 696696

WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 178 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 3AD

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 344219

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

WELL

Address: 53 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LANCASHIRE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2JD

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 404141

LYTHAM ROAD PHARMACY

Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIM CARE CTR, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1RB

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 403038

WELL

Address: ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE, 204 ST. ANNES ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2EF

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 341752

MORRISONS PHARMACY

Address: WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC, SQUIRES GATE LANE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2AY

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 343377

WHITWORTH CHEMISTS LIMITED

Address: 25-27 COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AX

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: :

SALRAM LTD

Address: 343 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1DS

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: tel: 01253 341546

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

L WOODHOUSE LTD

Address: 62-64 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2JF

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED (BLACKPOOL)

Address: 132 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2HH

Distance: 0.17 miles

Contact: :

SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Address: LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY EYECARE CATARACT AND SURGICAL CENTRE

Address: PROGRESS HOUSE, AVROE CRESCENT, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2DP

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: :

EYEDEAL VISION LTD

Address: 63 COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AX

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLACKPOOL)

Address: 79-81 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1AD

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 0.58 miles away.

Address: Blackpool Pleasure Beach station, Burlington Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1NY

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is situated on the Blackpool Branch Lines and is managed by Northern.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Rail Station

Squires Gate Station is 0.63 miles away.

Address: Squires Gate station, Squires Gate Lane, Squires Gate, Lancashire, FY8 2SL

Squires Gate is situated on the Blackpool Branch Lines and is managed by Northern.

Squires Gate Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Squires Gate Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Blackpool International Airport is 0.45 miles away Directions to Blackpool International Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 31.79 miles away Directions to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Manchester Airport is 43.01 miles away Directions to Manchester Airport