Abbey View Winchcombe is a street located in the town of Winchcombe with a Postcode of GL54 5QZ
About Abbey View
Abbey View is a street located in the town of Winchcombe. It uses the postcode GL54 5QZ. The street has a length of approximately 42 metres.
The street is located within the Tewkesbury 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.
It is located within the county of Gloucestershire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 85.89 miles West from central London., 13.17 miles North East from Gloucester, 19.63 miles South East from Worcester and 28.26 miles North from Swindon.
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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| 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
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre Address: Dunalley Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.60 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Cheltenham Town Centre Address: Henrietta Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.71 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Cheltenham North West Address: Tewkesbury Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.48 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Cheltenham Central West A40 Address: 374 Gloucester Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.01 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Tewkesbury Address: Shannon Way, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, GL20 8ND Telephone: 0871 984 6436 Visit Hotel Page |
7.23 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Adams Estate Agents | 20 North Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham,GL54 5PS | Visit Website |
| Adams Estate Agents & Residential Lettings | 20 North Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LH | Visit Website |
| Sheldon Bosley Knight | 13 North Street Winchcombe GL54 5LH | Visit Website |
| Cotswold Estate Agents | 41a Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8LP | Visit Website |
| Cleeve Residential Sales and Lettings | 5 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8LR | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Gloucestershire |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.953189 |
| Longitude | -1.971354 |
| OS Easting (X): | 401968 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 228348 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP020283 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey View
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Back Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Little Rissington (Esaws) 23 November 2024 at 09:00 (13.54 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.7°C (96.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (29 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00114235 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers |
| Average Age | 47.77 |
| Area Population | 1580.00 |
| Male Population | 759.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 821.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 22 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01022464 |
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| LSOA Name: | Tewkesbury 003C |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
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| MSOA Code: | E02004668 |
| MSOA Name: | Tewkesbury 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bishops Cleeve Superstore |
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| Church Rd, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR |
| 0345 677 9097 |
| Distance: 3.87 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bishops Cleeve Superstore |
| Sainsburys Oakley |
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| Priors Road, Cheltenham, England, GL52 5AQ |
| 01242 235967 |
| Distance: 4.86 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Oakley |
| Tesco Cheltenham Hewlett Rd Express |
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| 214 Hewlett Rd, Cheltenham, GL52 6UJ |
| 0345 674 6522 |
| Distance: 5.06 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Cheltenham Hewlett Rd Express |
| Tesco Cheltenham High Street Express |
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| High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HJ |
| 0345 610 6754 |
| Distance: 5.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Cheltenham High Street Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01242 - Cheltenham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 12.7 | 9.7 | 22.2 | N | 15 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Tewkesbury |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire &GL20 5TT |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01684 295 010 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Tewkesbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Cameron Thomas |
| Details for the MP Cameron Thomas on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Cameron Thomas on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Cameron Thomas won with a majority of 6,262 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,458 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Winchcombe Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Gloucestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Winchcombe School
Address: Winchcombe School, Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LB
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01242602233
England Primary Schools
Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School
Address: Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School, Back Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PZ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01242602447
Gretton Primary School
Address: Gretton Primary School, Gretton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5EY
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01242602679
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WINCHCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GREET ROAD, WINCHCOMBE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL54 5GZ
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 602307
THE STOKE ROAD SURGERY,
Address: 4 STOKE ROAD, BISHOPS CLEEVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 8RP
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 672007
CLEEVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SAPPHIRE ROAD, BISHOPS CLEEVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 7YU
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 244868
BERKELEY PLACE SURGERY
Address: WILSON HEALTH CENTRE, 236 PRESTBURY ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 3EY
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 513975
ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY
Address: WILSON HEALTH CENTRE, 236 PRESTBURY ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 3EY
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 580248
PRESTBURY PARK MEDICAL
Address: WILSON HEALTH CENTRE, 236 PRESTBURY ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 3EY
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01242 226336
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station is 6.67 miles away.
Address: Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station, Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station is an unstaffed station.
Cheltenham Spa Station is 6.69 miles away.
Address: Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP
Cheltenham Spa is situated on the Bristol to Brimingham Line|Golden Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Cheltenham Spa Station is staffed on a full time basis.