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.
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.
Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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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 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.32 |
3: Name:Premier Inn High Wycombe Beaconsfield Address: Thanstead Farm Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.74 |
4: Name:Premier Inn Marlow Address: The Causeway Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
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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Name | Address | Website |
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Kingshills | Aston Court, Kingsmead Business Park, High Wycombe,HP11 2AG | Visit Website |
Connells | 1-3 Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BA | Visit Website |
Sales Lettings Expert | Suite 70, 18 High Street, High Wycombe,HP11 2BE | |
Crendon House Estate Agents | 9 Crendon Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6LE | Visit Website |
Hurst Estate Agents | 1 Crendon Street High Wycombe HP13 6LE | Visit Website |
Neighbourhood Policing |
Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Abbey Way | |
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Latitude | 51.627981 |
Longitude | -0.749596 |
OS Easting (X): | 486540 |
OS Northing (Y): | 192922 |
OS Grid Reference: | SU865929 |
Street | Junction Type |
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Lily's Walk | junction |
Lily's Walk | junction |
Easton Street (A40) | junction |
Easton Street (A40) | junction |
Sunrise | 06:57 |
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Sunset | 16:35 |
Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 2 November 2024 at 18:00 (14.91 miles away) |
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Current Weather: | Overcast |
Temperature and Humidity: | 13.2°C (82.9%) |
Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (8 mph) |
ONS Area Code | E00172608 |
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ONS Area Name | Student Communal Living |
Average Age | 33.68 |
Area Population | 1721.00 |
Male Population | 622.00 (36%) |
Female Population | 1099.00 (64%) |
Benefit Claimants | 25 (1%) |
LSOA Code: | E01017839 |
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LSOA Name: | Wycombe 015D |
SOA Code: | 1a |
SOA Name: | |
MSOA Code: | E02003710 |
MSOA Name: | Wycombe 015 |
Iceland High Wycombe |
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9/10 High Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2AZ |
01494448789 |
Distance: 0.1 Miles |
Directions to Iceland High Wycombe |
Tesco High Wycombe Superstore |
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Newland St, High Wycombe, HP11 2BY |
0345 070 0807 |
Distance: 0.26 Miles |
Directions to Tesco High Wycombe Superstore |
Sainsburys High Wycombe |
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Oxford Road, High Wycombe, England, HP11 2DN |
01494 801 010 |
Distance: 0.4 Miles |
Directions to Sainsburys High Wycombe |
Morrisons High Wycombe |
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Temple End, High Wycombe HP13 5XX |
01494 441674 |
Distance: 0.52 Miles |
Directions to Morrisons High Wycombe |
Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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01494 | HIGH WYCOMBE - SMHY | P6 | FTTC |
Local Council Details |
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Within the area of Buckinghamshire |
Local Member of Parliament |
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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 |
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Ward: Abbey Ward |
Ceremonial County: Buckinghamshire |
Address: Kings Wood School and Nursery, Hollis Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7UN
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01494521401
Address: Hazlemere Church of England Combined School, Amersham Road, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PZ
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: 01494521420
Address: Marsh School, Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1RW
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01494522756
Address: Highworth Combined School and Nursery, Highworth Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7PH
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01494525534
Address: Hannah Ball School, Philip Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7JS
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01494522476
Address: Beechview Academy, Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01494527113
Address: Beechview School, Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
Address: Hamilton Academy, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01494522231
Address: High Wycombe Church of England Combined School, Loakes Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01494524220
Address: The Downley School, Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact:
Address: The Disraeli School, The Pastures, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5JS
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01494445177
Address: Chepping View Primary School, Cressex Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4PR
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Address: Oakridge School, Oakridge Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01494520341
Address: Millbrook Combined School, Mill End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BA
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01494524791
Address: The Highcrest Academy, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01494529866
Address: The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01494524955
Address: The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Address: St Michael's Catholic School, Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
Address: John Hampden Grammar School, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01494529589
Address: John Hampden Grammar School, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
Address: Wycombe High School, Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01494523961
Address: Cressex Community School, Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01494437729
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Address: WYCOMBE HOSPITAL, QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 2TT
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 521044
Address: 24-26 PRIORY AVENUE, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP13 6SH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
Address: 24-26 PRIORY AVENUE, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6SH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 448132
Address: 19 PRIORY ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6SL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 523211
Address: 45-47 TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 5DN
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01494 439149
Address: LYNTON HOUSE, 43 LONDON ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 1BP
Distance: 0.45 miles
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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.
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.