Abbey Lane is a street located near the town of Halifax. The street has a length of approximately 994 metres.
The street is located within the Calderdale 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 Numbers of 5303031, 5303708 and 5303027 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of HX2 7SP, HX2 7FW and HX2 7AW.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 171.8 miles North West from central London., 16.57 miles West from Leeds, 21.42 miles North East from Manchester and 30.4 miles North West from Sheffield.
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 Lane
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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 Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Halifax Town Centre Address: Broad Street Plaza Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.31 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Halifax Address: Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AY Telephone: 0871 984 6144 Visit Hotel Page |
2.45 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Halifax South Address: Salterhebble Hill Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.31 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield West Address: New Hey Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.51 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Hotel Bradford - Leeds Address: Eastbound M62, Clifton, Leeds Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.43 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Look at This home | 38 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EA | Visit Website |
| William H. Brown | 14 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AE | Visit Website |
| Quickmove Estates | 180 King Cross Road, Halifax,HX1 3LN | Visit Website |
| LJF Property Management | 13 Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge,HX7 5LH | Visit Website |
| Charnock Bates | Property House, Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5AS | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Lane | |
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| Latitude | 53.725443 |
| Longitude | -1.927330 |
| OS Easting (X): | 404794 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 425476 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE048255 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Newlands Road | junction |
| Butts Green Lane | junction |
| Popple Wells Lane | junction |
| Deep Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
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| Sunset | 15:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 24 December 2024 at 18:00 (6.44 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.8°C (96.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00055451 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals |
| Average Age | 46.47 |
| Area Population | 1455.00 |
| Male Population | 703.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 752.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01010997 |
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| LSOA Name: | Calderdale 009C |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002252 |
| MSOA Name: | Calderdale 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Sowerby Bridge Superstore |
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| Sowerby St, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3BN |
| 0345 026 9529 |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sowerby Bridge Superstore |
| Sainsburys Rochdale Road Local |
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| 21 Park Drive, Halifax, England, HX2 7NP |
| 01422 363337 |
| Distance: 1.41 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Rochdale Road Local |
| Asda Halifax |
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| Thrum Hall Lane, Halifax, HX1 4PG |
| 01422 331200 |
| Distance: 1.6 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Halifax |
| Tesco Halifax Aachen Way Superstore |
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| Haugh Shaw Rd, Halifax, HX1 3TU |
| 0345 677 9319 |
| Distance: 2.18 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Halifax Aachen Way Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01422 | CALDER VALLEY - MYCAL | P2 | FTTC |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Calderdale |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax &HX1 1UJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 245 6000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Halifax |
| The Member of Parliament is Kate Dearden |
| Details for the MP Kate Dearden on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kate Dearden on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kate Dearden won with a majority of 6,269 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,516 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Warley Ward |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Address: Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School, Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QQ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01422350792
Warley Road Primary School
Address: Warley Road Primary School, Warley Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3TG
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact:
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Address: Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QD
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01422434000
Warley Town School
Address: Warley Town School, Dark Lane, Warley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7QD
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01422831592
Wainstalls School
Address: Wainstalls School, Wainstalls, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7TE
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01422244804
Luddenden CofE School
Address: Luddenden CofE School, Dene View, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6PB
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01422886353
Luddendenfoot Academy
Address: Luddendenfoot Academy, Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6AU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01422882298
England Secondary Schools
The Halifax Academy
Address: The Halifax Academy, Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01422301080
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MINI CLINIC, KERSHAW DRIVE, LUDDENDEN, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 6PD
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4772477
PLANE TREES GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 51 SANDBEDS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 0QL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 330860
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, SOWERBY BRIDGE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX6 3AB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 410433
SPRING HALL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 173C SPRING HALL LANE, HALIFAX, HX1 4JG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
SPRING HALL GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 173C SPRING HALL LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4JG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01422 349501
SPRING HALL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 173C SPRING HALL LANE, HALIFAX, HX1 4JG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
WHITAKERS (SOWERBY BRIDGE) LTD
Address: 34-36 WHARF STREET, SOWERBY BRIDGE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX6 2AE
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE LOCUM SOLUTIONS LTD
Address: 13 DUNKIRK CRESCENT, HALIFAX, HX1 3TF
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
OPTICARE EYE CARE SPECIALISTS (HALIFAX)
Address: 276 QUEENS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 4NJ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
KING CROSS OPTICIANS
Address: 220 KING CROSS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 3JP
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
SUPERVISION OPTICS
Address: 202 KING CROSS ROAD, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX1 3JP
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
DR MARK HURST OPTOMETRIST LTD
Address: 52 KEIGHLEY ROAD, OVENDEN, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 8AL
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sowerby Bridge Station is 1.47 miles away.
Address: Sowerby Bridge station, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3LB
Sowerby Bridge is situated on the Calder Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Sowerby Bridge Station is an unstaffed station.
Mytholmroyd Station is 2.23 miles away.
Address: Mytholmroyd station, New Road, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DZ
Mytholmroyd is situated on the Calder Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Mytholmroyd Station is an unstaffed station.