Abbey Road in the town of Watton


About Abbey Road

Abbey Road is a street located in the town of Watton. It uses the postcode IP25 6PJ. The street has a length of approximately 158 metres.

The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Norfolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.

The street is located within the Breckland 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 4000440 in the National Street Gazetteer.

It is located within the county of Norfolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 83.9 miles North East from central London., 19.85 miles West from Norwich, 37.73 miles North West from Ipswich and 39.15 miles North East from Cambridge.

ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of THETFORD

Map of Abbey Road

Street Crime (updated 14/01/2025)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA E02005511 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
Yellow = Low
Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
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Walking Distances
Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

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

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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Travelodge Thetford
Address: Bridge St, Thetford, IP24 3AF
Telephone: 0871 559 1889 Visit Hotel Page
11.16
2: Name:Premier Inn Thetford
Address: Maine Street
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
11.58
3: Name:Premier Inn Norwich West Showground A47
Address: Longwater Interchange
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
15.77
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
16.45
5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Norwich
Address: Norwich Sports Village, Drayton High Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
19.00



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House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£140,000£140,000£140,0001
2015£190,000£210,000£200,0002
2017£174,000£260,000£224,6653
2018£230,000£230,000£230,0001
2019£197,000£197,000£197,0001
2020£230,000£230,000£230,0001
2021£145,000£145,000£145,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Road
NameAddressWebsite
William H. Brown9 High Street, Watton, IP25 6ABVisit Website
Abbotts22 High Street, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AEVisit Website
Belvoir6 High Street Watton IP25 6AEVisit Website
Belvoir Sales6 High Street, Watton, IP25 6AEVisit Website
Mullenger & Co18 High Street, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6AEVisit Website

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Location Details

Abbey Road
Map showing the location of Abbey Road
Latitude52.565707
Longitude0.834165
OS Easting (X):592066
OS Northing (Y):300244
OS Grid Reference:TF921002

Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Road

  • 9
  • 3
  • 8
  • 2
  • 10
  • 4
  • 7
  • 13
  • MINELLA, 23

Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road

StreetJunction Type
Canon Closepseudo node
Vicarage Walkjunction
Priory Roadjunction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:32
Sunset16:48

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Marham 3 February 2025 at 21:00 (12.59 miles away)
Current Weather:Mist
Temperature and Humidity:3.9°C (96.4%)
Wind Direction and Speed:S (9 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00134602
ONS Area NameRural Life
Average Age51.24
Area Population1568.00
Male Population732.00 (47%)
Female Population836.00 (53%)
Benefit Claimants5 (0%)
LSOA Code:E01026490
LSOA Name:Breckland 009E
SOA Code:2d
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02005511
MSOA Name:Breckland 009

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco Watton Superstore
3 Thetford Rd, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BQ
0345 677 9703
Distance: 0.37 Miles
Directions to Tesco Watton Superstore
Sainsburys Attleborough
High Street, Attleborough, England, NR17 2EH
01953 451095
Distance: 8.22 Miles
Directions to Sainsburys Attleborough
Iceland Swaffham
77/81 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7AQ
01760721620
Distance: 8.33 Miles
Directions to Iceland Swaffham
Asda Swaffham
Lynn Street, Swaffham, PE37 7AU
01760 774500
Distance: 8.49 Miles
Directions to Asda Swaffham

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01760 - Swaffham
Area Code: 01362 - Dereham

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Less than 2 Mbps 10.6 10.8 18.4 N 10

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Breckland
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Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk &NR19 1EE
Send email
Telephone Number: 01362 656 870
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Norfolk
The Member of Parliament is George Freeman
Details for the MP George Freeman on parliament.uk
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In the 2024 General Election George Freeman won with a majority of 3,054 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,238
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Watton Ward
Parish: Watton Parish Council
Ceremonial County: Norfolk

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

Thompson Primary School

Address: Thompson Primary School, School Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PY

Distance: 2.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01953483271

Thompson Primary School

Address: Thompson Primary School, School Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PY

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact:

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Address: Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, West Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AU

Distance: 0.56 miles

School Website

Contact: 01953882669

Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Address: Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, West Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AU

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact:

Wayland Junior Academy Watton

Address: Wayland Junior Academy Watton, Brandon Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact:

Parker's Church of England Primary School

Address: Parker's Church of England Primary School, Pound Hill, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7HP

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Wayland Academy

Address: Wayland Academy, Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA

Distance: 0.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01953881514

Nearest Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital
Address: Ellingham Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AE,
NHS Sector
St. Luke's Health Care
Distance: 11.54 (miles)
Directions from to St Luke's Hospital
Bickley Day Hospital
Address: Defiant Precinct, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2QE,
NHS Sector
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01953 455800
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 13.48 (miles)
Directions from to Bickley Day Hospital
Swaffham Community Hospital
Address: Sporle Road, Swaffham, PE37 7HL,
NHS Sector
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Telephone: 01760 726550
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 13.49 (miles)
Directions from to Swaffham Community Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

WAYLAND (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: H M PRISON, GRISTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 6RL

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 3 THE PIGHTLE, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7DF

Distance: 8.23 miles

Contact: :

ZANDIELLE CLINIC

Address: QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AE

Distance: 8.33 miles

Contact: :

ROOKWOOD DENTAL SURGERY

Address: CONNAUGHT ROAD, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2BN

Distance: 8.36 miles

Contact: :

CHURCH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: LONDON HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH

Distance: 8.39 miles

Contact: :

SWAFFHAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Address: SPORLE ROAD, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7HL

Distance: 8.39 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 24 GREGOR SHANKS WAY, WATTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 6FA

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01953 881247

SHIPDHAM SURGERY

Address: CHAPEL STREET, SHIPDHAM, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 7LA

Distance: 5.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01362 820225

OAK FARM SURGERY

Address: OAK FARM SURGERY, NORTH PICKENHAM ROAD, NECTON, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 8EF

Distance: 6.16 miles

Contact: :

NECTON SURGERY

Address: PLOWRIGHT SURGERY, NORTH PICKENHAM ROAD, NECTON, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 8EF

Distance: 6.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01760 441344

HINGHAM SURGERY

Address: HARDINGHAM STREET, HINGHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR9 4JB

Distance: 6.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01953 850237

CAMPINGLAND SURGERY

Address: CAMPINGLAND, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7RD

Distance: 8.18 miles

Contact: tel: 01760 721211

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

TOTAL HEALTH PHARMACY

Address: 14 GREGOR SHANKS WAY, WATTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 6FA

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01953 881157

BOOTS

Address: KINGS CHEMIST, 1 HIGH STREET, CHASTON PLACE, WATTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 6XE

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01593 881258

BOOTS

Address: 4 MARKET PLACE, HINGHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR9 4AF

Distance: 6.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01953 851759

WELLBEING PHARMACY

Address: 2 CHAPEL LANE, TOFTWOOD, DEREHAM, NR19 1LD

Distance: 8.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01362 699919

ALLIED PHARMACY QUEENS SQUARE

Address: THE GUILTCROSS CLUB, QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NR17 2AF

Distance: 8.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01953 452288

WELL

Address: 38 MARKET PLACE, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7QH

Distance: 8.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01760 721216

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

CECIL AMEY LTD - WATTON

Address: 13 HIGH STREET, WATTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 6AB

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: :

ZANDIELLE CLINIC

Address: QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AE

Distance: 8.33 miles

Contact: :

DIPPLE AND CONWAY OPTICIANS - SWAFFHAM

Address: 63-65 MARKET PLACE, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7AQ

Distance: 8.33 miles

Contact: :

D A SEAMAN OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 18 PLOWRIGHT PLACE, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7LQ

Distance: 8.35 miles

Contact: :

MARTIN CHRISTOPHER OPTICIANS LTD

Address: CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH

Distance: 8.39 miles

Contact: :

CECIL AMEY LTD - ATTLEBOROUGH

Address: 11 CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH

Distance: 8.39 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Harling Road Station is 8.36 miles away.

Address: Harling Road station, Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP

Harling Road is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.

Harling Road Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Harling Road Rail Station

Attleborough Station is 8.68 miles away.

Address: Attleborough station, Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS

Attleborough is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.

Attleborough Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Attleborough Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Norwich International Airport is 19.97 miles away Directions to Norwich International Airport
Cambridge Airport is 37.17 miles away Directions to Cambridge Airport
London Stansted Airport is 52.59 miles away Directions to London Stansted Airport