Abbey Street is a street located in the village of Kingswood. The street has a length of approximately 84 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Gloucestershire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Stroud District 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 38500607 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of GL12 8RN and GL12 8RD.
It is located within the county of Gloucestershire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 97.7 miles West from central London., 15.44 miles North East from Bristol, 17.29 miles South from Gloucester and 22.28 miles North from Trowbridge.
ABBEY STREET is within the Post Town of WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
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 Street
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004665 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Days Inn Michaelwood M5 Address: J13/14 M5 Northbound, Lowerwick, Dursley Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.53 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bristol Alveston Address: Thornbury Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.31 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Stonehouse Address: Stonehouse, GL10 3SQ Telephone: 0871 984 6054 Visit Hotel Page |
9.21 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bristol East Emersons Green Address: Emersons Green Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.27 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Stroud Address: Stratford Lodge Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.42 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Street
UPRN: 100120522434
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120522435
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120522437
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120522440
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120522441
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Enclosed End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120522442
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10014283758
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120532998
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120532999
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100120532997
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: F
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003112557
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £198,000 | £176,000 | £168,000 | 3 |
| 2016 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £173,000 | £435,000 | £304,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £313,000 | £286,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DJ&P Newland Rennie | Well House The Chipping Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 7AD | |
| Milburys | 1 High Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7DE | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 32 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7BT | Visit Website |
| Bennett Jones | 31 Parsonage Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4BW | Visit Website |
| R A Bennett & Partners | Waterloo House, 7 Long Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4HL | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gloucestershire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.626585 |
| Longitude | -2.367156 |
| OS Easting (X): | 374587 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 192090 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST746921 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Street
- ABBEY VIEW
- THREE WAYS
- 5
- 8
- ABBEY COTTAGE
- 11
- 15
- 7
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| High Street | pseudo node |
| Wotton Road (B4060) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:11 |
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| Sunset | 16:04 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Lyneham 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (18.22 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.6°C (79.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00113775 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 41.23 |
| Area Population | 2096.00 |
| Male Population | 1063.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1033.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01022381 |
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| LSOA Name: | Stroud 015A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004665 |
| MSOA Name: | Stroud 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Wotton-under-edge Express |
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| 28 Long St, Wotton-Under-Edge, GL12 7BT |
| 0345 675 7074 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wotton-under-edge Express |
| Waitrose At Michael Wood |
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| M5 Motorway Junction 13/14, Lower Wick, Dursley, Glos |
| GL11 6DD |
| Distance: 3.27 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Michael Wood |
| Waitrose At Michealwood South Services |
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| M5 Motorway, Junction 13/14, Lower Wick, Dursley |
| GL11 6DD |
| Distance: 3.45 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Michealwood South Services |
| Iceland Dursley |
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| 26 Parsonage Street, Dursley, Gloucester, GL11 4AA |
| 01453548130 |
| Distance: 3.83 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dursley |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01453 - Dursley |
| Area Code: 01454 - Chipping Sodbury |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 8 | 8.3 | 14.2 | N | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Stroud |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Ebley Mill, Westward Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire &GL5 4UB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01453 766 321 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of The Cotswolds |
| The Member of Parliament is Roz Savage |
| Details for the MP Roz Savage on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Roz Savage on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Roz Savage won with a majority of 4,973 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 71,971 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kingswood Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Gloucestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hillesley Church of England Primary School
Address: Hillesley Church of England Primary School, Kilcot Road, Hillesley, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7RH
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01453843551
The British School
Address: The British School, Wortley Road, The British School, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7JU
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01453843371
Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Address: Blue Coat CofE Primary School, Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7BD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01453525020
Kingswood Primary School
Address: Kingswood Primary School, Abbey Street, Kingswood, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RN
Distance: 0.01 miles
Contact: 01453842197
Charfield Primary School
Address: Charfield Primary School, Wotton Road, Charfield, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8TG
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01454260518
England Secondary Schools
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Address: Katharine Lady Berkeley's School, Kingswood Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RB
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01453842227
Nearest Hospitals
| Vale Community Hospital |
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| Address: Lister Road, Dursley, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 421 8494 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.9 (miles) |
| Directions from to Vale Community Hospital |
| Berkeley Hospital |
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| Address: Marybrook Street, Berkeley, GL13 9AD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gloucestershire Care Services Cic |
| Distance: 9.62 (miles) |
| Directions from to Berkeley Hospital |
| Thornbury Hospital (Henderson Ward) |
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| Address: Eastland Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1DN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Sirona Care & Health |
| Distance: 10.6 (miles) |
| Directions from to Thornbury Hospital (Henderson Ward) |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SYMM LANE, WOTTON UNDER EDGE, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 7BD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
43-45 LONG STREET [THE DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 43-45 LONG STREET, WOTTON UNDER EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 7BX
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
CHIPPING MANOR DENTAL PRACTICE - WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
Address: 10 LONG STREET, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GL12 7EP
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP LEYHILL
Address: LEYHILL, WOTTON UNDER EDGE, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 8BT
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
ARCHWAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 40 PARSONAGE STREET, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 4AE
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE GATE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 82 PARSONAGE STREET, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 4AA
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHIPPING SURGERY
Address: THE CHIPPING SURGERY, SYMN LANE, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GL12 7BD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 842214
CULVERHAY SURGERY
Address: CULVERHAY, WOTTON UNDER EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 7LS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 843893
ACORN PRACTICE
Address: MAY LANE SURGERY, 27 MAY LANE, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 4JN
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 540540
MAY LANE SURGERY
Address: MAY LANE, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 4JN
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 540555
CAM & ULEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: THE CAM SURGERY FAIRMEAD, GLEBELANDS, CAM, DURSLEY, GL11 5NE
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 860459
THE CAM PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GLEBELANDS, CAM, DURSLEY, GL11 5NE
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WOTTON FAMILY PHARMACY
Address: GRANTLEY HOUSE, 43 LONG STREET, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GL12 7BX
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 843171
MAY LANE PHARMACY
Address: MAYLANE SURGERY, 27 MAY LANE, DURSLEY, GL11 4JN
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 543886
BOOTS
Address: 70-72 PARSONAGE STREET, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 4AA
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
DURSLEY FAMILY PHARMACY
Address: 20 PARSONAGE STREET, DURSLEY, GL11 4EA
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 542321
BOOTS
Address: 16B CHAPEL STREET, CAM, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 5NU
Distance: 5.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 543177
NORTH YATE PHARMACY
Address: WELLINGTON ROAD, YATE, BRISTOL, BS37 5UY
Distance: 5.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01454 313093
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS
Address: 5 LONG STREET, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 7ES
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS - DURSLEY PRACTICE
Address: 24A PARSONAGE STREET, DURSLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 4AA
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS - BERKELEY PRACTICE
Address: THE OLDE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, BERKELEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL13 9BP
Distance: 5.94 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HIGH STREET, CHIPPING SODBURY, BRISTOL, AVON, BS37 6BA
Distance: 6.21 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (YATE, BRISTOL)
Address: 2-4 NORTH WALK, YATE, BRISTOL, BS37 4AR
Distance: 6.25 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS
Address: 27 EAST WALK, YATE, BRISTOL, BS37 4AS
Distance: 6.27 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Cam & Dursley Station is 6.30 miles away.
Address: Cam & Dursley station, Box Road, near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ
Cam & Dursley is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Cam & Dursley Station is an unstaffed station.
Yate Station is 6.57 miles away.
Address: Yate station, Badminton Road, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 5JF
Yate is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Yate Station is staffed on a part time basis.