Abbey Farm Drive is a street located in the village of Shepley. It uses the postcode HD8 8BY. The street has a length of approximately 55 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 Kirklees District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 19400820 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 159.04 miles North West from central London., 16.21 miles South West from Leeds, 17.13 miles North West from Sheffield and 23.42 miles East from Manchester.
ABBEY FARM DRIVE is within the Post Town of HUDDERSFIELD
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 Farm Drive
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002326 (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 Farm Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield Central Address: St Andrews Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.99 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Huddersfield Address: Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6NW Telephone: 0871 984 6501 Visit Hotel Page |
5.69 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Wakefield Woolley Edge M1 Northbound Address: j38 39, M1, Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LQ Telephone: 0871 984 6263 Visit Hotel Page |
6.78 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Wakefield Woolley Edge M1 Southbound Address: Moto Service Area J39-38 M1 Southbound, West Bretton, WF4 4LQ Telephone: 0871 984 6179 Visit Hotel Page |
6.97 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield North Address: Wakefield Road, Brighouse Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.57 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| LSL Land & New Homes | Abbey Road, Shepley, HD8 8DY | |
| Ryder & Dutton | 91 North Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0RL | |
| Simon Blyth | 81E North Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0RL | Visit Website |
| Kassam and Co | Grenoside View, Kirkburton, Huddersfield,HD8 0GT | Visit Website |
| Butcher Residential Ltd | 361 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RP | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Farm Drive | |
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| Latitude | 53.585290 |
| Longitude | -1.703633 |
| OS Easting (X): | 419617 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 409923 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE196099 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Farm Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Knowle | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:19 |
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| Sunset | 15:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 22 December 2024 at 07:00 (16.94 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.7°C (84.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00056430 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 41.59 |
| Area Population | 1518.00 |
| Male Population | 745.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 773.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011199 |
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| LSOA Name: | Kirklees 056D |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002326 |
| MSOA Name: | Kirklees 056 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Scissett Express |
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| 108 -112 Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield, HD8 9HU |
| 0345 610 2730 |
| Distance: 3.45 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Scissett Express |
| Sainsburys Holmfirth Market Walk Local |
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| Riverside Shopping Centre, Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth, England, HD9 3AY |
| 1484683954 |
| Distance: 3.54 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Holmfirth Market Walk Local |
| Morrisons Huddersfield |
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| Penistone Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield HD5 8QW |
| 01484 455022 |
| Distance: 4.08 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Huddersfield |
| Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express |
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| 339 Wakefield Rd, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DE |
| 0345 026 9926 |
| Distance: 4.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Huddersfld Wakefield Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01484 - Huddersfield |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Kirklees |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield &HD1 1WG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01484 221 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dewsbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Jade Botterill |
| Details for the MP Jade Botterill on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jade Botterill on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jade Botterill won with a majority of 4,542 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,312 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kirkburton Ward |
| Parish: Kirkburton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shelley First School
Address: Shelley First School, School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01484604484
Shelley First School
Address: Shelley First School, School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Address: Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01484609190
Birdsedge First School
Address: Birdsedge First School, Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01484605441
Birdsedge First School
Address: Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact:
Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Address: Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01484609818
Shepley First School
Address: Shepley First School, Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01484603230
England Secondary Schools
Kirkburton Middle School
Address: Kirkburton Middle School, Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01484222737
Kirkburton Middle School
Address: Kirkburton Middle School, Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Holmevalley Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3TS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 5.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to Holmevalley Memorial Hospital |
| BMI The Huddersfield Hospital |
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| Address: Birkby Hall Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2BL, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01484 533 131 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Huddersfield Hospital |
| Huddersfield Royal Infirmary |
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| Address: Acre Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01484 342000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 MARSH LANE, SHEPLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8AQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBURTON DENTAL CARE
Address: 125-127 NORTH ROAD, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0RN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, SKELMANTHORPE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 9AE
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
OSBORNE AND OBOYLE
Address: 147 WAKEFIELD ROAD, SCISSETT, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 9HR
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 30 HIGHGATE LANE, LEPTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0HB
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
HOLMFIRTH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OAKLANDS, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 3TP
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SHEPLEY PRIMARY CARE LIMITED
Address: 25 JOS LANE, SHEPLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8DJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 602001
KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: SHELLEY LANE, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 0SJ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 5A SHELLEY LANE, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0SJ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 602040
SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS
Address: COMMERCIAL ROAD, SKELMANTHORPE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 9DA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 503515
THE SURGERY
Address: 313 WAKEFIELD ROAD, DENBY DALE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8RX
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01484862239
DEARNE VALLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WAKEFIELD ROAD, SCISSETT, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 9JL
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 862793
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SHEPLEY PHARMACY
Address: 25 JOS LANE, SHEPLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8DJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 605608
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 5A SHELLEY LANE, KIRKBURTON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0SJ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 602991
NEW MILL PHARMACY
Address: NEW MILL POST OFFICE, 6 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, NEW MILL, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 7JU
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 681534
WELL
Address: 38 COMMERCIAL ROAD, SKELMANTHORPE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 9DA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 862212
DENBY PHARMACY
Address: 315 WAKEFIELD ROAD, DENBY DALE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8RX
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 865785
THE VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 1ST FLOOR, NEW MILL VILLAGE STORE, NEW MILL, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 7JY
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 766097
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
AUCKLAND OPTICIANS LTD (SKELMANTHORPE)
Address: 8-10 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, SKELMANTHORPE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 9AE
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
HENDERSON OPTICIANS
Address: 104 SCHOOL STREET, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 7EQ
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: :
NEIL KAYE
Address: 1 VICTORIA SQUARE, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2DN
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: :
EYE CLINIC AT HOME
Address: 11 HANBY CLOSE, FENAY BRIDGE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 0FZ
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
VALLI HONLEY
Address: 30 WESTGATE, HONLEY, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 6AA
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: :
VALLI ALMONDBURY
Address: 3 BENOMLEY ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8LR
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Shepley Station is 0.27 miles away.
Address: Shepley station, Station Road, Shepley, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DU
Shepley is situated on the Penistone Line and is managed by Northern.
Shepley Station is an unstaffed station.
Stocksmoor Station is 1.03 miles away.
Address: Stocksmoor station, Station Road, Stocksmoor, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XN
Stocksmoor is situated on the Penistone Line and is managed by Northern.
Stocksmoor Station is an unstaffed station.