Abbey Street Market Harborough is a street located in the town of Market Harborough
About Abbey Street
Abbey Street is a street located in the town of Market Harborough. The street has a length of approximately 165 metres.
The street is located within the Harborough 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 16400001 and 16401983 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LE16 9AT and LE16 9AA.
It is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 76.1 miles North West from central London., 13.93 miles South East from Leicester, 16.73 miles North from Northampton and 25.21 miles East from Coventry.
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 Street
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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 Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Market Harborough Address: Edinburgh Court, Abbey Street, LE16 9AA Telephone: 0871 984 6474 Visit Hotel Page |
0.02 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Market Harborough Address: Melton Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.35 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Corby Address: 1 Little Colliers Field Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.01 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Kettering Address: Rothwell Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.72 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester South Oadby Address: Glen Rise Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.72 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Andrew Granger & Co | Phoenix House, 52 High Street Market Harborough LE16 7AF | Visit Website |
| Henderson Connellan | 63 High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF | Visit Website |
| Charles Kimbell International | 9 Church Street Market Harborough LE16 7AA | Visit Website |
| James Sellicks Estate Agents | 13 Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA | Visit Website |
| Fisher German | 40 High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7NX | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Leicestershire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Street | |
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| Latitude | 52.479141 |
| Longitude | -0.923687 |
| OS Easting (X): | 473089 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 287387 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP731874 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Church Street | junction |
| High Street (B6047) | junction |
| Fairfield Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:27 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 17 November 2024 at 20:00 (19.06 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.1°C (91.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00130919 |
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| ONS Area Name | Retired Communal City Dwellers |
| Average Age | 43.53 |
| Area Population | 1269.00 |
| Male Population | 614.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 655.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01025801 |
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| LSOA Name: | Harborough 008C |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005374 |
| MSOA Name: | Harborough 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Market Harborough Metro |
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| 21 The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA |
| 0345 677 9457 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Market Harborough Metro |
| Sainsburys Market Harborough |
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| St. Mary's Place, Market Harborough, England, LE16 7DR |
| 01858 461724 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Market Harborough |
| Waitrose Market Harborough |
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| Springfield Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8BD |
| 01858469155 |
| Distance: 0.41 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Market Harborough |
| Tesco Market Harborough Express |
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| Rockingham Rd, Market Harborough, LE16 7QD |
| 0345 671 9371 |
| Distance: 1.11 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Market Harborough Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01858 - Market Harborough |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Harborough |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire &LE16 7AG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01858 828 282 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Harborough |
| The Member of Parliament is Neil O'Brien |
| Details for the MP Neil O'Brien on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Neil O'Brien on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Neil O'Brien won with a majority of 2,378 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 77,075 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Market Harborough-Logan Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Meadowdale Primary School
Address: Meadowdale Primary School, Meadowdale Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7XQ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01858465479
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Address: Ridgeway Primary Academy, The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01858465800
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Address: Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School, Gunnsbrook Close, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HZ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01858463216
Farndon Fields Primary School
Address: Farndon Fields Primary School, Argyle Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9JH
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01858464744
Little Bowden School
Address: Little Bowden School, Scotland Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AY
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01858462528
Market Harborough Church of England Academy
Address: Market Harborough Church of England Academy, Fairfield Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9QH
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01858464112
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BZ
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01858465359
Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Lubenham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9TW
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01858462319
England Secondary Schools
The Robert Smyth Academy
Address: The Robert Smyth Academy, Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01858440770
Welland Park Academy
Address: Welland Park Academy, Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DR
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01858464795
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MARKET HARBOROUGH M.C - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 67 COVENTRY ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 9BX
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
MARKET HARBOROUGH MED.CTR
Address: 67 COVENTRY ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9BX
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01858 464242
ST LUKE'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 33 LEICESTER ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7BN
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
MARKET HARBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: TORCH WAY, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 9HL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
KIBWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: SMEETON ROAD, KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP, LEICESTER, LE8 0LG
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: SMEETON ROAD, KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP, LEICESTER, LE8 0LG
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2793308
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Market Harborough Station is 0.63 miles away.
Address: Market Haborough station, St Marys Road, Market Haborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT
Market Harborough is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Market Harborough Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Corby Station is 9.88 miles away.
Address: Corby station, Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ
Corby is situated on the Oakham to Kettering line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Corby Station is staffed on a part time basis.