Abbey Road is a street located near Oaks in Charnwood. It uses the postcode LE67 4UA. The street has a length of approximately 2,574 metres.
The street is located within the North West Leicestershire District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 28500003 and 28503184 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 99.89 miles North West from central London., 10.54 miles North West from Leicester, 14.33 miles South East from Derby and 16.33 miles South West from Nottingham.
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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| 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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Leicester Markfield Address: Little Shaw Ln, Markfield, LE67 9PP Telephone: 0871 984 6083 Visit Hotel Page |
3.12 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Loughborough Central Address: 4 Bridge St, Loughborough, LE11 1NQ Telephone: 0871 984 6252 Visit Hotel Page |
5.03 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Loughborough Address: Southfields Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.03 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Ashby De La Zouch Address: Flagstaff Island Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.51 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Nottingham EM Airport Donington Park M1 Address: Moto Service Area, M1 J.23a, Derby, DE74 2TN Telephone: 0871 984 6073 Visit Hotel Page |
5.69 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Strata | Iveshead Road, Shepshed, LE12 9ER | Visit Website |
| Hello Homes - Resales | Memorial House, Whitwick Business Park Stenson Road, Coalville,LE67 4JP | |
| Frobishers Sales and Lettings | 24 Charnwood Road, Shepshed,LE12 9QF | Visit Website |
| Reddington Sales and Lettings | 20-22 Main Street, Thringstone, LE67 8NA | Visit Website |
| Alexanders | 1 Field Street, Shepshed, LE12 9AL | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 52.739419 |
| Longitude | -1.315675 |
| OS Easting (X): | 446196 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 316011 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK462160 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Iveshead Road | junction |
| Oaks Road | junction |
| Oaks Road | junction |
| Warren Hills Road | junction |
| Meadow Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:13 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Watnall 22 December 2024 at 20:00 (18.55 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.3°C (59.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00131619 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| Average Age | 37.33 |
| Area Population | 1615.00 |
| Male Population | 780.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 835.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 68 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025934 |
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| LSOA Name: | North West Leicestershire 009C |
| SOA Code: | 5e |
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| MSOA Code: | E02005405 |
| MSOA Name: | North West Leicestershire 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Coalville |
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| Whitwick Road, Coalville LE67 3JN |
| 01530 814666 |
| Distance: 2.14 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Coalville |
| Tesco Shepshed Express |
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| 50 Charnwood Rd, Shepshed, LE12 9QF |
| 0345 026 9863 |
| Distance: 2.31 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Shepshed Express |
| Asda Shepshed |
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| 25 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, LE12 9QE |
| 01509 251600 |
| Distance: 2.38 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Shepshed |
| Iceland Coalville |
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| Bridge Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3PW |
| 01530811832 |
| Distance: 2.66 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Coalville |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01509 | SHEPSHED - EMSHEPS | P2 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 12.9 | 11.5 | 27.6 | Y | 8 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of North West Leicestershire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Coalville, Leicestershire &LE67 3FJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01530 454 545 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North West Leicestershire |
| The Member of Parliament is Amanda Hack |
| Details for the MP Amanda Hack on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Amanda Hack on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Amanda Hack won with a majority of 1,012 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,750 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Castle Rock Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Warren Hills Community Primary School
Address: Warren Hills Community Primary School, Stamford Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4TA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01530834030
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Address: Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01530832799
Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School
Address: Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School, Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01530832116
Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire
Address: Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire, Convent Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SF
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: 01530837747
Broom Leys School
Address: Broom Leys School, Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DB
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01530832234
England Secondary Schools
The Castle Rock School
Address: The Castle Rock School, Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01530834368
The Newbridge School
Address: The Newbridge School, Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: 01530831561
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BROOM LEYS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BROOM LEYS ROAD, COALVILLE, LE67 4DE
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
BROOM LEYS SURGERY
Address: BROOM LEYS ROAD, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 4DE
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01530 832095
WHITWICK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 67 NORTH STREET, WHITWICK, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 5HX
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01530 838866
DR AM LEWIS' PRACTICE
Address: WHITWICK HEALTH CENTRE, 67 NORTH STREET, WHITWICK, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 5HX
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01530 839629
DR NR PULMAN'S PRACTICE
Address: LONG LANE SURGERY, BEACON HOUSE, LONG LANE, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 4DR
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01530 445945
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: FOREST HOUSE SURGERY, 25 LEICESTER ROAD, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 9DF
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
MARK DAVIS OPTICIAN
Address: 6 SILVER STREET, WHITWICK, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 5ET
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
HALLCROFT OPTICIANS
Address: 22 CHARNWOOD ROAD, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9QF
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
E.HALLS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 76 LONDON ROAD, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 3JA
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: :
RYATT OPTOMERTY
Address: 2A BULL RING, SHEPSHED, LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9PZ
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (COALVILLE)
Address: 29 BELVOIR SHOPPING CENTRE, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 3XF
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 26 NEW BROADWAY, COALVILLE, LE67 3XA
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Loughborough Station is 5.70 miles away.
Address: Loughborough station, Station Boulevard, off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, LE11 1EX
Loughborough is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Loughborough Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Barrow-upon-Soar Station is 6.99 miles away.
Address: Barrow-upon-Soar station, Grove Lane, Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8US
Barrow-upon-Soar is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Barrow-upon-Soar Station is an unstaffed station.