Abbey Close Kirkby is a street located in the town of Kirkby with a Postcode of L33 8YD
About Abbey Close
Abbey Close is a street located in the town of Kirkby. It uses the postcode L33 8YD. The street has a length of approximately 192 metres.
The street is located within the Knowsley District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 19501798 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 180.1 miles North West from central London., 7 miles North East from Liverpool, 20.3 miles North from Chester and 26.11 miles West from Manchester.
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 Close
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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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Knowsley Address: Ribblers Lane, Prescot Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.39 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Stonedale Park Address: E Lancashire Rd, Liverpool, L11 9DH Telephone: 0871 984 6437 Visit Hotel Page |
2.48 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool North Address: Northern Perimeter Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.32 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Liverpool West Derby Address: Queens Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.30 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Liverpool Stoneycroft Address: 502 Queens Dr, Liverpool, L13 0AS Telephone: 0871 559 1827 Visit Hotel Page |
4.57 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Greenbank Property Services | Unit 5 Melling Drive, Old Hall Estate Liverpool, L32 1TT | Visit Website |
| Doran Kennedy | 14 Park Brow Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool,L32 6QP | Visit Website |
| Your Housing Group - Whitefield Brook | Whitefield Drive, Kirkby,L32 4TD | |
| Grosvenor Waterford Estate Agents | 197 Altway, Aintree, Liverpool, L10 6LB | Visit Website |
| Paul James Lettings | 386 Longmoor Lane, Walton, Liverpool, L9 9DB | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Merseyside |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.483734 |
| Longitude | -2.876959 |
| OS Easting (X): | 341813 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 398943 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ418989 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Gerard Way | junction |
| Old Rough Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:46 |
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| Sunset | 16:08 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (7.42 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -0.3°C (92.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032623 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Hardship |
| Average Age | 40.38 |
| Area Population | 1369.00 |
| Male Population | 635.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 734.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 38 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006437 |
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| LSOA Name: | Knowsley 003D |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001329 |
| MSOA Name: | Knowsley 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Kirkby |
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| 10 St Chads Parade, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 8UG |
| 01515486584 |
| Distance: 0.49 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Kirkby |
| Iceland North Liverpool Food Wh |
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| UNIT B, PORTAL WAY, MERSEYSIDE, , L11 0JA |
| 01515484840 |
| Distance: 1.62 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland North Liverpool Food Wh |
| Tesco Fazakerley Longmoor Express |
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| 650 Longmoor Ln, Fazakerley, L10 9LF |
| 0345 610 2707 |
| Distance: 2.32 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fazakerley Longmoor Express |
| Iceland Stonedale |
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| Stonedale Park, East Lancashire Road, Liverpool, L11 9DH |
| 01515467227 |
| Distance: 2.49 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Stonedale |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01843 - Thanet |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
| Area Code: 0151 - Liverpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 22.6 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 15 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Knowsley |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Municipal Buildings, Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley &L32 1TX |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0151 489 6000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Knowsley |
| The Member of Parliament is Anneliese Midgley |
| Details for the MP Anneliese Midgley on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Anneliese Midgley on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Anneliese Midgley won with a majority of 18,319 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,964 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Northwood Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Marie's Catholic Primary School, Bigdale Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6XL
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01514778480
Park Brow Community Primary School
Address: Park Brow Community Primary School, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 6QH
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01514778540
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Laurence's Catholic Primary School, Leeside Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9QX
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01515464733
Eastcroft Park School
Address: Eastcroft Park School, Hollinghurst Road, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1EB
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01514778210
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Address: Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision), Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 8XD
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01514778630
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Address: Ravenscroft Community Primary School, Ebony Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01514778290
Westvale Primary School
Address: Westvale Primary School, Melverley Road, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0RQ
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01514778470
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Address: St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, Sidney Powell Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01514778400
Millbrook Community Primary School
Address: Millbrook Community Primary School, Kirkby Row, Westvale, Millbrook Community Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TG
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01514778160
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Address: Kirkby CofE Primary School, Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 1TZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01514778510
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School, Bewley Drive, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PF
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01514778173
England Secondary Schools
All Saints Catholic High School
Address: All Saints Catholic High School, Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L33 8XF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01514778740
Kirkby High School
Address: Kirkby High School, Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01514778710
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE (KIRKBY) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 79 BIGDALE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, L33 6YJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 79 BIGDALE DRIVE, KIRKBY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L33 6YJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5462958
TRENTHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST. CHADS CENTRE, ST. CHADS DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L32 8RE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5463711
THE MACMILLAN SURGERY
Address: ST. CHADS WALK IN CENTRE, ST. CHADS DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L32 8RE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 2444550
ST. LAURENCE'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 32 LEESIDE AVENUE, LIVERPOOL, L32 9QU
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 2444530
MILLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SOUTHDENE PCRC, BEWLEY DRIVE, KIRKBY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L32 9PF
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0151 5462480
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kirkby (Merseyside) Station is 1.08 miles away.
Address: Kirkby station, Glovers Brow, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 2AE
Kirkby (Merseyside) is situated on the Northern Line|Kirkby Branch Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Kirkby (Merseyside) Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Fazakerley Station is 2.62 miles away.
Address: Fazakerley station, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Merseyside, L9 9EW
Fazakerley is situated on the Northern Line and is managed by Merseyrail.
Fazakerley Station is staffed on a full time basis.