Abbey Close is a street located in Wrexham Industrial Park. It uses the postcode LL13 9XG. The street has a length of approximately 53 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Wrecsam - Wrexham Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 46903801 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Clwyd, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 160.17 miles North West from central London., 9.94 miles South from Chester, 24.54 miles North from Shrewsbury and 24.93 miles South from Liverpool.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of WREXHAM
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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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000420 (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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wrexham North A483 Address: Chester Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.41 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Wrexham Town Centre Address: Jacques Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.43 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Wrexham Address: A483 Wrexham Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, LL14 4EJ Telephone: 0871 984 6116 Visit Hotel Page |
4.75 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Chester Central South East Address: Caldy Valley Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.79 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Chester Central Bridge Street Address: Pepper St, Chester, CH1 1DF Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
9.83 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Wingetts | 29 Holt Street, Wrexham, LL13 8DH | Visit Website |
| Reid & Roberts | 6 High Street, Wrexham, LL13 8HP | Visit Website |
| Jones Peckover | 33 High Street, Wrexham, LL13 8LD | Visit Website |
| Beresford Adams | 53 Hope Street Wrexham LL11 1BE | Visit Website |
| Beresford Adams Lettings | 53 Hope Street Wrexham LL11 1BE | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: North Wales |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.047495 |
| Longitude | -2.920632 |
| OS Easting (X): | 338290 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 350455 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ383505 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
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| Sunset | 15:59 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hawarden 3 December 2024 at 14:00 (9.15 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.8°C (93.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00002049 |
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| ONS Area Name | Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 37.94 |
| Area Population | 2441.00 |
| Male Population | 1228.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1213.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 22 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01000383 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wrexham 020A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000420 |
| MSOA Name: | Wrexham 020 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Wrexham |
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| Holt Road, Wrexham, LL13 8HL |
| 01978 367200 |
| Distance: 2.72 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wrexham |
| Tesco Wrexham Extra |
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| Crescent Rd, Wrexham, LL13 8HF |
| 0345 677 9740 |
| Distance: 2.78 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wrexham Extra |
| Iceland Wrexham Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 12, Island Green Shopping Cnt, Wrexham, LL13 7LW |
| 01978501361 |
| Distance: 3.23 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wrexham Food Warehouse |
| Asda Living Wrexham |
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| Island Green Shopping Park, Hill Street, Wrexham, LL13 7LW |
| 01978 360020 |
| Distance: 3.26 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Living Wrexham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01978 - Wrexham |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wrexham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Guildhall, Wrexham, Wrexham &LL11 1AY |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01978 292 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wrexham |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew Ranger |
| Details for the MP Andrew Ranger on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew Ranger on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew Ranger won with a majority of 5,948 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 70,269 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Holt Ward |
| Community Council: Isycoed |
| Ceremonial County: Clwyd |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
St Paul's Voluntary Aided
Address: St Paul's Voluntary Aided, Bowling Bank, Isycoed, Wrexham, LL13 9RL
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01978 661556
Ysgol Llan-y-pwll
Address: Ysgol Llan-y-pwll, Ysgol Llan-y-pwll, Borras Park Road, Wrexham, LL12 7TH
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact:
Borras Park Community Primary School
Address: Borras Park Community Primary School, BORRAS PARK ROAD, Borras Park, Wrexham, LL12 7TH
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: 01978 346890
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
HMP BERWYN
Address: 139 BRIDGE ROAD, WREXHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WREXHAM, LL13 9QE
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
PRINCE CHARLES ROAD
Address: QUEENS PARK, WREXHAM, LL13 8TH
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
TALKING TEETH
Address: 47 CHESTER STREET, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL13 8BA
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: :
WREXHAM DENTAL CENTRE
Address: GROVE ROAD, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL11 1DY
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE
Address: 23 GROSVENOR ROAD, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL11 1BT
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
COACH HOUSE DENTAL CARE
Address: 4A GROSVENOR ROAD, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL11 1BU
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CAIA PARK SURGERY
Address: PRINCE CHARLES ROAD, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL13 8TH
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 291129
BORRAS PARK SURGERY
Address: BORRAS PARK ROAD, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL12 7TH
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778601
HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 86 HOLT ROAD, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL13 8RG
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 788287
BRYNCABANAU
Address: HIGHTOWN, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL13 7BS
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 367921
ST GEORGE'S CRESCENT SURGERY
Address: 40 ST. GEORGES CRESCENT, WREXHAM, CLWYD, LL13 8DB
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 290708
STRATHMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 26-28 CHESTER ROAD, WREXHAM, LL11 2SA
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 352055
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ALEXANDERS PHARMACIES LTD
Address: 1 CHURCHILL DRIVE, WREXHAM, LL13 9HH
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 310074
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 26 BORRAS PARK ROAD, WREXHAM, LL12 7TH
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 351756
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 86A HOLT ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 8RG
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 355635
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 93 KINGSMILLS ROAD, WREXHAM, LL13 8NN
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 366200
BOOTS
Address: UNIT B6 & B7, EAGLES MEADOW, WREXHAM, LL13 8DG
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 291433
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 41 ST. GEORGES CRESCENT, WREXHAM, LL13 8DB
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01978 263408
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wrexham Central Station is 3.26 miles away.
Address: Wrexham Central station, Hill Street, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 1SN
Wrexham Central is situated on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line|Borderlands Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Wrexham Central Station is an unstaffed station.
Wrexham General Station is 3.40 miles away.
Address: Wrexham General station, Station Approach, Regent Street, Wrexham, LL11 1EL
Wrexham General is situated on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line|Borderlands Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Wrexham General Station is staffed on a part time basis.