Abbey Way High Wycombe is a street located in the town of High Wycombe

About Abbey Way

Abbey Way is a street located in the town of High Wycombe. The street has a length of approximately 837 metres.

The street is located within the Buckinghamshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.

The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 45501150 and 45501815 in the National Street Gazetteer.

The street has the postcodes of HP11 1PD, HP11 1AN and HP11 1PE.

It is located within the county of Buckinghamshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 29.03 miles West from central London., 13.28 miles South from Aylesbury, 15.3 miles North East from Reading and 19.62 miles South West from St Albans.

Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Definition:

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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Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.

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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Way

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Travelodge High Wycombe
Address: Octagon Parade, Abbey Way, High Wycombe, HP11 2DQ
Telephone: 0871 984 6493 Visit Hotel Page
0.26
2: Name:Premier Inn High Wycombe Central
Address: Arch Way
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0.32
3: Name:Premier Inn High Wycombe Beaconsfield
Address: Thanstead Farm
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2.74
4: Name:Premier Inn Marlow
Address: The Causeway
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4.21
5: Name:Travelodge Beaconsfield Central
Address: Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LW
Telephone: 0871 559 1803 Visit Hotel Page
5.15

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Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Way
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KingshillsAston Court, Kingsmead Business Park, High Wycombe,HP11 2AGVisit Website
Connells1-3 Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BAVisit Website
Sales Lettings ExpertSuite 70, 18 High Street, High Wycombe,HP11 2BE
Crendon House Estate Agents9 Crendon Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6LEVisit Website
Hurst Estate Agents1 Crendon Street High Wycombe HP13 6LEVisit Website

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Location Details

Abbey Way
Map showing the location of Abbey Way
Latitude51.627981
Longitude-0.749596
OS Easting (X):486540
OS Northing (Y):192922
OS Grid Reference:SU865929

Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Way

StreetJunction Type
Lily's Walkjunction
Lily's Walkjunction
Easton Street (A40)junction
Easton Street (A40)junction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:13
Sunset16:20

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Benson 11 November 2024 at 02:00 (14.91 miles away)
Current Weather:Light rain
Temperature and Humidity:12.1°C (95.4%)
Wind Direction and Speed:NNW (7 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00172608
ONS Area NameStudent Communal Living
Average Age33.68
Area Population1721.00
Male Population622.00 (36%)
Female Population1099.00 (64%)
Benefit Claimants25 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01017839
LSOA Name:Wycombe 015D
SOA Code:1a
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02003710
MSOA Name:Wycombe 015

Nearest Supermarkets

Iceland High Wycombe
9/10 High Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2AZ
01494448789
Distance: 0.1 Miles
Directions to Iceland High Wycombe
Tesco High Wycombe Superstore
Newland St, High Wycombe, HP11 2BY
0345 070 0807
Distance: 0.26 Miles
Directions to Tesco High Wycombe Superstore
Sainsburys High Wycombe
Oxford Road, High Wycombe, England, HP11 2DN
01494 801 010
Distance: 0.4 Miles
Directions to Sainsburys High Wycombe
Morrisons High Wycombe
Temple End, High Wycombe HP13 5XX
01494 441674
Distance: 0.52 Miles
Directions to Morrisons High Wycombe

 Telephone Information

Dialling CodeTelephone ExchangeTelephone CabinetFibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises
01494HIGH WYCOMBE - SMHYP6FTTC

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Buckinghamshire
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wycombe
The Member of Parliament is Emma Reynolds
Details for the MP Emma Reynolds on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Emma Reynolds on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2024 General Election Emma Reynolds won with a majority of 4,591 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,415
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Abbey Ward
Ceremonial County: Buckinghamshire

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

Kings Wood School and Nursery

Address: Kings Wood School and Nursery, Hollis Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7UN

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494521401

Hazlemere Church of England Combined School

Address: Hazlemere Church of England Combined School, Amersham Road, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PZ

Distance: 2.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494521420

Marsh School

Address: Marsh School, Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1RW

Distance: 1.40 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494522756

Highworth Combined School and Nursery

Address: Highworth Combined School and Nursery, Highworth Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7PH

Distance: 1.40 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494525534

Hannah Ball School

Address: Hannah Ball School, Philip Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7JS

Distance: 0.78 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494522476

Beechview Academy

Address: Beechview Academy, Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT

Distance: 1.18 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494527113

Beechview School

Address: Beechview School, Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact:

Hamilton Academy

Address: Hamilton Academy, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG

Distance: 0.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494522231

High Wycombe Church of England Combined School

Address: High Wycombe Church of England Combined School, Loakes Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU

Distance: 0.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494524220

The Downley School

Address: The Downley School, Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact:

The Disraeli School

Address: The Disraeli School, The Pastures, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5JS

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494445177

Chepping View Primary School

Address: Chepping View Primary School, Cressex Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4PR

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact:

Oakridge School

Address: Oakridge School, Oakridge Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN

Distance: 0.90 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494520341

Millbrook Combined School

Address: Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BA

Distance: 1.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494524791

England Secondary Schools

The Highcrest Academy

Address: The Highcrest Academy, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ

Distance: 1.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494529866

The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

Address: The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494524955

The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

Address: The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact:

St Michael's Catholic School

Address: St Michael's Catholic School, Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact:

John Hampden Grammar School

Address: John Hampden Grammar School, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ

Distance: 0.99 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494529589

John Hampden Grammar School

Address: John Hampden Grammar School, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact:

Wycombe High School

Address: Wycombe High School, Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB

Distance: 0.93 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494523961

Cressex Community School

Address: Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA

Distance: 1.78 miles

School Website

Contact: 01494437729

Nearest Hospitals

NHS Hospitals near Abbey Way
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 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

NHS Dental Practices near Abbey Way
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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

WYE VALLEY SURGERY

Address: WYCOMBE HOSPITAL, QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 2TT

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01494 521044

PRIORY SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3

Address: 24-26 PRIORY AVENUE, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP13 6SH

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

PRIORY SURGERY

Address: 24-26 PRIORY AVENUE, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6SH

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01494 448132

CARRINGTON HOUSE SURGERY

Address: 19 PRIORY ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6SL

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01494 523211

CHILTERN HOUSE MED CENTRE

Address: 45-47 TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 5DN

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01494 439149

CRESSEX HEALTH CENTRE - LYNTON HOUSE

Address: LYNTON HOUSE, 43 LONDON ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 1BP

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: :

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Pharmacies

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Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

High Wycombe Station is 0.21 miles away.

Address: High Wycombe station, Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6NN

High Wycombe is situated on the Chiltern Main Line and is managed by Chiltern Railway.

High Wycombe Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions to High Wycombe Rail Station

Bourne End Station is 3.90 miles away.

Address: Bourne End station, Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5QH

Bourne End is situated on the Marlow Branch Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.

Bourne End Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions to Bourne End Rail Station

Nearest Airports

London Heathrow Airport is 16.59 miles away Directions to London Heathrow Airport
London Luton Airport is 23.58 miles away Directions to London Luton Airport
London Oxford Airport is 27.94 miles away Directions to London Oxford Airport