Abbey Hill is a street located in the village of Hoxne. It uses the postcode IP21 5AL. The street has a length of approximately 800 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 Mid 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 25503339 and 25502772 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 80.89 miles North East from central London., 19.97 miles North from Ipswich, 20.02 miles South from Norwich and 46.9 miles East from Cambridge.
ABBEY HILL is within the Post Town of EYE
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 Hill
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006261 (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 Hill
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Ipswich Stowmarket Address: A14, Stowmarket, IP14 3PY Telephone: 0871 984 6043 Visit Hotel Page |
13.53 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Ipswich Beacon Hill Address: Beacon Hill, Norwich Rd, Coddenham, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8LP Telephone: 0871 984 6041 Visit Hotel Page |
14.48 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Ipswich North Address: Paper Mill Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.27 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Norwich Cringleford Address: Thickthorn Service Area, A11 / A47 Interchange, Norwich Southern Bypass, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU Telephone: 0871 984 6205 Visit Hotel Page |
17.87 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Address: 14 Queens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3PR Telephone: 0871 984 6297 Visit Hotel Page |
19.70 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Hill
UPRN: 200003811213
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200003811214
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200003811216
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 200003811217
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10012169209
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: F
Habitable Rooms: 20
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10023991368
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 200003811350
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10095541345
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2021
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10012169214
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100091378401
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10023989758
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2021
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10012169213
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £380,000 | £300,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £963,000 | £963,000 | £963,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Harrison Edge Limited | 5 Castle Street, Eye, IP23 7AN | Visit Website |
| PLC Property | Orchard Close, Eye,IP23 7DW | |
| The Online Letting Agents Ltd | Diss Business Hub, Hopper Way, Diss IP22 4GT | Visit Website |
| Kevin Parson Bespoke | Caxton House Victoria Road, Diss, IP22 4JN | Visit Website |
| Parson Estate Agents | Caxton House Victoria Road Diss IP22 4JN |
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Location Details
| Abbey Hill | |
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| Latitude | 52.343928 |
| Longitude | 1.203104 |
| OS Easting (X): | 618155 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 276634 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM182766 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Hill
- ROSEMOUNT
- GRASMERE
- 5
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Hill
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Low Street | junction |
| Red Lion Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
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| Sunset | 15:46 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (18.38 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.8°C (90.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00153197 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 46.69 |
| Area Population | 2060.00 |
| Male Population | 1006.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1054.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01030058 |
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| LSOA Name: | Mid Suffolk 001B |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006261 |
| MSOA Name: | Mid Suffolk 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Diss Superstore |
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| Victoria Rd, Diss, IP22 4JN |
| 0345 677 9877 |
| Distance: 4.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Diss Superstore |
| Morrisons Diss |
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| Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4XF |
| 01379 640954 |
| Distance: 4.43 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Diss |
| Tesco Stowmarket Superstore |
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| Cedars Link Rd, Stowmarket, IP14 5BE |
| 0345 677 9661 |
| Distance: 13.5 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stowmarket Superstore |
| Asda Stowmarket |
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| Meadow Centre - Wilks Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1DE |
| 01449 675396 |
| Distance: 13.99 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Stowmarket |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01379 - Diss |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 5.2 | 4.8 | 8.1 | N | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Mid Suffolk |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, 131 High Street, Needham Market, IPSWICH, Suffolk &IP6 8DL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 606 6067 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich |
| The Member of Parliament is Adrian Ramsay |
| Details for the MP Adrian Ramsay on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Adrian Ramsay on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Adrian Ramsay won with a majority of 5,594 the result was Green gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,056 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hoxne & Worlingworth Ward |
| Parish: Hoxne Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Suffolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Edmund's Primary School
Address: St Edmund's Primary School, Heckfield Green, Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5AD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
St Edmund's Primary School
Address: St Edmund's Primary School, Heckfield Green, Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5AD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01379668283
Nearest Hospitals
| Hartismere Hospital |
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| Address: Castleton Way, Eye, IP23 7BH, |
| Independent Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 4.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hartismere Hospital |
| All Hallows Hospital (Station Road) |
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| Address: Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2QL, |
| NHS Sector |
| All Hallows Hospital |
| Distance: 21.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to All Hallows Hospital (Station Road) |
| Bickley Day Hospital |
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| Address: Defiant Precinct, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2QE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01953 455800 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 23.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bickley Day Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DISS DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 127 VICTORIA ROAD, DISS, IP22 4JN
Distance: 4.35 miles
Contact: :
65 MOUNT STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 65 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QQ
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QG
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3-4 MOUNT STREET, DISS, IP22 4QG
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
FAIR GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 63A DENMARK STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4BE
Distance: 4.75 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 26 REDENHALL ROAD, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9ER
Distance: 5.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
EYE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CASTLETON WAY, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP23 7DD
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 870689
STRADBROKE SURGERY
Address: STRADBROKE MEDICAL CENTRE, WILBY ROAD, STRADBROKE, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP21 5JN
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: :
FRESSINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NEW STREET, FRESSINGFIELD, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP21 5PJ
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 586456
LAWNS PRACTICE
Address: MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4WG
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 642021
PARISH FIELDS PRACTICE
Address: MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4WG
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 642023
PADDOCK ROAD SURGERY
Address: PADDOCK ROAD, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AR
Distance: 5.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
EYE PHARMACY
Address: 5 BROAD STREET, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP23 7AF
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 870233
BOOTS
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AB
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 642436
WELL
Address: 11 MARKET PLACE, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AB
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 642053
HADO PHARMACY
Address: 66 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QQ
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 644001
BOOTS
Address: 17 THE THOROUGHFARE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AH
Distance: 5.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 852338
THE PHARMACY
Address: THE PHARMACY, 1 LITTLE BACK LANE, DEBENHAM, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 6RB
Distance: 8.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01728 860421
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (DISS)
Address: UNIT 1, 9-11 MERE STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AD
Distance: 4.51 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DISS)
Address: 45 MERE STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AG
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
DIPPLE AND CONWAY OPTICIANS (DISS)
Address: 12 MARKET PLACE, DISS, IP22 4AB
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: :
ADKINS OPTICIANS
Address: 2 MARKET HILL, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4JZ
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: :
JEFFERY & ASSOCIATES (HARLESTON)
Address: 10 OLD MARKET PLACE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9BE
Distance: 5.73 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - HARLESTON
Address: 33B THE THOROUGHFARE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AS
Distance: 5.78 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Diss Station is 3.93 miles away.
Address: Diss station, Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN
Diss is situated on the Great Eastern Main Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Diss Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Halesworth Station is 12.77 miles away.
Address: Halesworth station, Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ
Halesworth is situated on the East Suffolk line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Halesworth Station is an unstaffed station.