About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in the town of Blackpool. The street has a length of approximately 759 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Blackpool is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 3000108 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of FY4 2PZ, FY4 2PY, FY4 2LB, FY4 2LA and FY4 2JZ.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 200.21 miles North West from central London., 20.86 miles South West from Lancaster, 26.13 miles North from Liverpool and 38.89 miles North West from Manchester.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of BLACKPOOL
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 Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002651 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £85,000 | £57,000 | £71,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £93,000 | £145,000 | £103,250 | 4 |
| 2016 | £80,000 | £119,950 | £97,475 | 4 |
| 2017 | £111,000 | £125,000 | £93,250 | 6 |
| 2018 | £83,000 | £125,000 | £104,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £75,000 | £147,500 | £122,500 | 3 |
| 2020 | £95,500 | £85,000 | £100,833 | 3 |
| 2021 | £90,000 | £190,000 | £103,286 | 7 |
| 2022 | £81,000 | £174,950 | £145,993 | 7 |
| 2023 | £140,000 | £132,000 | £140,000 | 3 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Martin & Co | 119 Highfield Road Blackpool FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains , Blackpool - Highfield Road | 117 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains Lettings, Blackpool - Highfield Road | 117 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JE | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.782632 |
| Longitude | -3.040905 |
| OS Easting (X): | 331421 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 432338 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD314323 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Squires Gate Lane (A5230) | junction |
| Berwick Road | junction |
| Dalton Avenue | junction |
| Kingston Avenue | junction |
| Sawley Avenue | junction |
| Roseacre | junction |
| Selby Avenue | junction |
| Whitwell Avenue | junction |
| Stonycroft Avenue | junction |
| Belvere Avenue | junction |
| Colville Avenue | junction |
| Abbey Close | junction |
| Scarsdale Avenue | junction |
| Cheddar Avenue | junction |
| Wellogate Gardens | junction |
| Abbeyville | junction |
| Boome Street | junction |
| Highfield Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
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| Sunset | 19:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 21 September 2024 at 11:00 (19.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 18.1°C (71.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00064030, E00064184, E00064026, E00064168 & E00064034 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals, White Suburban Communities & Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 41.99 & 47.24 |
| Area Population | 1825.00 & 1468.00 |
| Male Population | 880.00 & 672.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 945.00 & 796.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 26 & 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012700 &E01012725 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blackpool 019B &Blackpool 019D |
| SOA Code: | 8b &5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002651 |
| MSOA Name: | Blackpool 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco South Shore Express |
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| 43 Highfield Rd, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2JD |
| 0345 026 9086 |
| Distance: 0.27 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco South Shore Express |
| Morrisons Blackpool |
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| Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool FY4 2AY |
| 01253 404924 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Blackpool |
| Iceland Blackpool Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT H, BLACKPOOL RETAIL PARK, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2QS |
| 01253408844 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Blackpool Food Warehouse |
| Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express |
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| Marton Dr, Blackpool, FY4 3EU |
| 0345 675 6862 |
| Distance: 0.93 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Marton Dr Blckpool Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01253 - Blackpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 15.7 | 8.5 | >=30 | Y | 23 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| 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 |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blackpool South |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Webb |
| Details for the MP Chris Webb on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Webb on theyworkforyou.com |
| 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 |
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| Ward: Highfield &Squires Gate 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: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01253966150
Revoe Learning Academy
Address: Revoe Learning Academy, Grasmere Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5HP
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01253763414
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Address: Blackpool Gateway Academy, Seymour Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01253402936
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Lightwood Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01253403232
Thames Primary Academy
Address: Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EE
Distance: 0.76 miles
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: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01253315370
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01253311248
Hawes Side Academy
Address: Hawes Side Academy, Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3LN
Distance: 0.64 miles
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: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01253762532
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Address: Marton Primary Academy and Nursery, Whernside, Off Highfield Road, Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5LY
Distance: 1.08 miles
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: 0.73 miles
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: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01253316725
South Shore Academy
Address: South Shore Academy, St Anne's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01253336500
Armfield Academy
Address: Armfield Academy, 488 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1TL
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01253207702
Highfield Leadership Academy
Address: Highfield Leadership Academy, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01253965750
Highfield Humanities College
Address: Highfield Humanities College, Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3JZ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| The Harbour |
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| Address: Windmill Rise, Blackpool, |
| NHS Sector |
| Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01253 447700 |
| Distance: 3.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Harbour |
| Blackpool Victoria Hospital |
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| Address: Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, |
| NHS Sector |
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01253 300000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.53 (miles) |
| Directions from to Blackpool Victoria Hospital |
| Clifton Hospital |
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| Address: Pershore Road, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1PB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01253 956204 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Clifton Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
LYTHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 575 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
CADIS CLINICS LIMITED
Address: 462 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1JQ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.CADIS.ORG.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AX
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 374 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1DW
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
ARC DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 307 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1DR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
370 CENTRAL DRIVE (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 370 CENTRAL DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY1 6LA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STONYHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.28 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: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1TJ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 953950
ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 204 ST. ANNES ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2EF
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 951950
ABBEY DALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 50 COMMON EDGE ROAD, MARTON, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AU
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 696696
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 178 WATERLOO ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 3AD
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 344219
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LYTHAM ROAD PHARMACY
Address: SOUTH SHORE PRIM CARE CTR, LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1RB
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 403038
WELL
Address: 53 HIGHFIELD ROAD, LANCASHIRE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2JD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 404141
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC, SQUIRES GATE LANE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2AY
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 343377
WELL
Address: ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE, 204 ST. ANNES ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 2EF
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 341752
WHITWORTH CHEMISTS LIMITED
Address: 25-27 COMMON EDGE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 5AX
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
SALRAM LTD
Address: 343 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY4 1DS
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 341546
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Squires Gate Station is 0.53 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.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 0.65 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.