Abbey Lane is a street located near the town of Leiston. It uses the postcode IP16 4TE. The street has a length of approximately 635 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Suffolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the East Suffolk District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 38600276 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Suffolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 87.12 miles North East from central London., 20.72 miles North East from Ipswich, 30.46 miles South East from Norwich and 57.36 miles North East from Chelmsford.
ABBEY LANE is within the Post Town of LEISTON
Map of Abbey Lane
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Ipswich South East Address: 3 Augusta Close Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
20.14 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Felixstowe Town Centre Address: Undercliff Road West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
20.37 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Ipswich Address: 15 Duke St, Ipswich, IP3 0AE Telephone: 0871 984 6329 Visit Hotel Page |
20.50 |
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4: Name:easyHotel Ipswich Address: 3-5 Northgate Street Telephone: 01473 553990 Visit Hotel Page |
20.53 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Lowestoft Address: 249 Yarmouth Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
20.59 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Lane
UPRN: 200004664144
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £399,950 | £399,950 | £399,950 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Druce | 3 High Street Leiston IP16 4EL | Visit Website |
| Hamilton Smith | 80a High Street, Leiston, IP16 4BZ | Visit Website |
| Hamilton Smith Lettings | The Old Iron Works 80a High Street, Leiston, IP16 4BZ | Visit Website |
| Flick & Son | Ashford House High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AB | Visit Website |
| Jennie Jones Estate Agents | 26 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AJ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Suffolk |
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Location Details
| Abbey Lane | |
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| Latitude | 52.219442 |
| Longitude | 1.563456 |
| OS Easting (X): | 643372 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 263943 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM434639 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Lane
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Lane
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:45 |
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| Sunset | 16:24 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 22 January 2025 at 00:00 (26.39 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.1°C (94.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00153923 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.41 |
| Area Population | 1581.00 |
| Male Population | 765.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 816.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01030187 |
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| LSOA Name: | Suffolk Coastal 004C |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006290 |
| MSOA Name: | Suffolk Coastal 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Saxmundham |
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| Church Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EP |
| 01728 603004 |
| Distance: 3.02 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Saxmundham |
| Tesco Saxmundham Superstore |
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| 1 Church St, Saxmundham, IP17 1EP |
| 0345 671 9532 |
| Distance: 3.04 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Saxmundham Superstore |
| Tesco Aldeburgh Saxmundham Express |
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| Saxmundham Rd, Aldeburgh, IP15 5JA |
| 0345 610 6365 |
| Distance: 4.5 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Aldeburgh Saxmundham Express |
| Tesco Southwold Queen St Express |
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| 2 Queen St, Southwold, IP18 6EQ |
| 0345 610 2778 |
| Distance: 8.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Southwold Queen St Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01728 - Saxmundham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4.5 | 5 | 6.4 | N | 4 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of East Suffolk |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Suffolk Coastal |
| The Member of Parliament is Jenny Riddell-Carpente |
| Details for the MP Jenny Riddell-Carpente on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jenny Riddell-Carpente on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jenny Riddell-Carpente won with a majority of 1,070 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,522 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Aldeburgh & Leiston Ward |
| Parish: Leiston Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Suffolk |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Alde Valley Academy
Address: Alde Valley Academy, Seaward Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01728830570
England Primary Schools
Leiston Primary School
Address: Leiston Primary School, King George's Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JQ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01728830745
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
Address: Coldfair Green Community Primary School, Judith Avenue, Knodishall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UY
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Aldeburgh Community Hospital |
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| Address: Park Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5ES, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust |
| Distance: 7.78 (miles) |
| Directions from to Aldeburgh Community Hospital |
| Ecch Beccles Hospital |
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| Address: St. Marys Road, Beccles, NR34 9NQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Coast Community Healthcare C.I.C |
| Telephone: 01502 719820 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 26.08 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ecch Beccles Hospital |
| Carlton Court |
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| Address: Carlton Court Hospital, St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, NR33 8AG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01502 527474 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 27.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to Carlton Court |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
UNIT 1 & 3 ALEXANDER MEWS [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 98 HIGH STREET, LEISTON, SUFFOLK, IP16 4BZ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
SUFFOLK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, IP17 1DF
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 167 HIGH STREET, ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK, IP15 5AN
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: :
RENDLESHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 ACER ROAD, RENDLESHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP12 2GA
Distance: 8.82 miles
Contact: :
DYNAMIC DENTAL STUDIO
Address: THE OLD CREAMERY, ANGEL LINK, HALESWORTH, IP19 8SW
Distance: 8.87 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHWOLD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PORTLAND HOUSE, 43 HIGH STREET, SOUTHWOLD, IP18 6AB
Distance: 8.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LEISTON SURGERY
Address: MAIN STREET, LEISTON, SUFFOLK, IP16 4ES
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 830526
LEISTON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MAIN STREET, LEISTON, IP16 4ES
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH GROUP, LAMBSALE MEADOW NORTH ENTRANCE, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, IP17 1DY
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 602022
SAXMUNDHAM HEALTH - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: LAMBSALE MEADOW, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 1DY
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
PARK VIEW YOXFORD
Address: PARK VIEW, YOXFORD, SUFFOLK, IP17 3EU
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 830526
ALDEBURGH SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: VICTORIA ROAD, ALDEBURGH, IP15 5BR
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LEISTON PHARMACY
Address: 62 HIGH STREET, LEISTON, IP16 4BZ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 832231
SAXMUNDHAM PHARMACY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, IP17 1DF
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 602051
ALDEBURGH PHARMACY
Address: 125 HIGH STREET, ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK, IP15 5AR
Distance: 4.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 452763
ACER ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 6 ACER ROAD, RENDLESHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP12 2GA
Distance: 8.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01394 460548
QUEEN STREET PHARMACY
Address: 18 QUEEN STREET, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK, IP18 6EQ
Distance: 8.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 722362
BOOTS
Address: 26 MARKET PLACE, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8AY
Distance: 8.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01986 834900
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
MARSHALL & LILLEY
Address: 26 HIGH STREET, LEISTON, IP16 4EW
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
JEFFERY & ASSOCIATES (SAXMUNDHAM)
Address: 16 HIGH STREET, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, IP17 1DD
Distance: 3.04 miles
Contact: :
OBSERVATORY THE OPTICIANS (SOUTHWOLD)
Address: 53 HIGH STREET, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK, IP18 6DJ
Distance: 8.86 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY OPTICIANS - HALESWORTH
Address: 9 - 10 BRIDGE STREET, HALESWORTH, IP19 8AB
Distance: 9.05 miles
Contact: :
JEFFERY & ASSOCIATES (HALESWORTH)
Address: 4-5 RECTORY STREET, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8AF
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: :
COUNTRY VISION OPTICIANS
Address: 11A MARKET HILL, FRAMLINGHAM, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK, IP13 9AN
Distance: 9.33 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Saxmundham Station is 3.12 miles away.
Address: Saxmundham station, Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW
Saxmundham is situated on the East Suffolk line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Saxmundham Station is an unstaffed station.
Darsham Station is 4.07 miles away.
Address: Darsham station, Main Road (A12), near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN
Darsham is situated on the East Suffolk line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Darsham Station is an unstaffed station.