Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Hade Edge. It uses the postcode HD9 2DD. The street has a length of approximately 78 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Kirklees is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 19401074 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 157.94 miles North West from central London., 17.21 miles North West from Sheffield, 19.56 miles East from Manchester and 20.18 miles South West from Leeds.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of HOLMFIRTH
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 Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02002329 (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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield Central Address: St Andrews Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.93 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Huddersfield Address: Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6NW Telephone: 0871 984 6501 Visit Hotel Page |
7.68 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield West Address: New Hey Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.05 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Glossop Address: Mill Shopping car park, Victoria St, Glossop, SK13 8HT Telephone: 0871 984 6330 Visit Hotel Page |
9.82 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield North Address: Wakefield Road, Brighouse Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.35 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 83050799
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 83050800
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 14
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 83050801
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Simon Blyth | Fairfield House 29 Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 2DG | Visit Website |
| Linley & Simpson | 33A Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth HD9 3JH | Visit Website |
| WM. Sykes & Son | 38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH | Visit Website |
| SnowGate Estate Agency | 26 Victoria Street, Holmfirth, HD9 7DE | |
| William H. Brown | 34 Victoria Street, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, HD9 7DE | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.544366 |
| Longitude | -1.781874 |
| OS Easting (X): | 414452 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 405352 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE145054 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Dunford Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:19 |
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| Sunset | 15:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 22 December 2024 at 20:00 (18.74 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.8°C (68.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00056332 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 39.67 |
| Area Population | 1999.00 |
| Male Population | 996.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1003.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011183 |
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| LSOA Name: | Kirklees 059C |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002329 |
| MSOA Name: | Kirklees 059 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Holmfirth Market Walk Local |
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| Riverside Shopping Centre, Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth, England, HD9 3AY |
| 1484683954 |
| Distance: 1.86 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Holmfirth Market Walk Local |
| Morrisons Meltham |
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| Station Street, Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 5QR |
| 01484 850921 |
| Distance: 4.38 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Meltham |
| Tesco Penistone Superstore |
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| Market Ln, Penistone, Penistone, S36 6TS |
| 0345 026 9665 |
| Distance: 6.23 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Penistone Superstore |
| Iceland Huddersfield |
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| Carr Pitt Road, Aspley, Huddersfield, HD5 9AD |
| 01484423798 |
| Distance: 6.87 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Huddersfield |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01484 | HOLMFIRTH - MYHMF | P4 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.4 | 2.1 | 4 | Y | 6 |
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 Colne Valley |
| The Member of Parliament is Paul Davies |
| Details for the MP Paul Davies on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Paul Davies on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Paul Davies won with a majority of 4,963 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,683 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Holme Valley South Ward |
| Parish: Holme Valley Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Address: Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Greave Road, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2DF
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01484682782
Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School
Address: Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School, Wadman Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1SZ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01484682190
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School, Cartworth Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2RG
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01484687565
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
Address: Upperthong Junior and Infant School, Burnlee Road, Upperthong Junior & Infant School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2LE
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01484683176
Nearest Hospitals
| Holmevalley Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3TS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 3.82 (miles) |
| Directions from to Holmevalley Memorial 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: 12.55 (miles) |
| Directions from to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary |
| 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: 12.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Huddersfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTISTRY @ HOLME
Address: 7 STABLE COURT, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 3AY
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA COURT (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: VICTORIA COURT, 91 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 3JA
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
HOLMFIRTH DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OAKLANDS, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 3TP
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 MARSH LANE, SHEPLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8AQ
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
HONLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 12 SOUTHGATE, HONLEY, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 6NT
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: :
STATION STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 13 STATION STREET, MELTHAM, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 5NX
Distance: 4.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
AVICENNA MEDICAL PRACTICE AT OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 161 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 3TP
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 161 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, THONGSBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 3TQ
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 689111
ELMWOOD FAMILY DOCTORS
Address: HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, THONGSBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 3TR
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 943000
HONLEY SURGERY
Address: MARSH GARDENS, HONLEY, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 6AG
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 303366
SHEPLEY PRIMARY CARE LIMITED
Address: 25 JOS LANE, SHEPLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8DJ
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 602001
MELTHAM VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: PARKIN LANE, MELTHAM, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 4EN
Distance: 4.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MEDICARE CHEMISTS
Address: RIVERSIDE CENTRE, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 3AZ
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 683945
MEDICARE CHEMISTS
Address: ELMWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, THONGSBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 3TR
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 681069
THE VALLEY PHARMACY
Address: 1ST FLOOR, NEW MILL VILLAGE STORE, NEW MILL, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 7JY
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 766097
NEW MILL PHARMACY
Address: NEW MILL POST OFFICE, 6 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, NEW MILL, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 7JU
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 681534
SHEPLEY PHARMACY
Address: 25 JOS LANE, SHEPLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD8 8DJ
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 605608
MEDICARE CHEMISTS
Address: 8-10 WESTGATE, HONLEY, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 6AA
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 661818
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
NEIL KAYE
Address: 1 VICTORIA SQUARE, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2DN
Distance: 1.75 miles
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HENDERSON OPTICIANS
Address: 104 SCHOOL STREET, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 7EQ
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
VALLI HONLEY
Address: 30 WESTGATE, HONLEY, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 6AA
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: :
VALLI MELTHAM
Address: 29 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MELTHAM, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 4AF
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: :
ALLEGRO OPTICAL LIMITED
Address: 1-3 STATION STREET, MELTHAM, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 5NX
Distance: 4.41 miles
Contact: :
VALLI NETHERON
Address: 345 MELTHAM ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, HD4 7EH
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Brockholes Station is 3.68 miles away.
Address: Brockholes station, Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Huddersfield, HD9 7EB
Brockholes is situated on the Penistone Line and is managed by Northern.
Brockholes Station is an unstaffed station.
Stocksmoor Station is 4.20 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.