About Abbey Drive
Abbey Drive is a street located in Bae Colwyn. It uses the postcode LL28 4PD. The street has a length of approximately 269 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Conwy is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Conwy - Conwy 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 46601895 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Clwyd, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 198.38 miles North West from central London., 16.8 miles East from Bangor, 31.24 miles North East from Porthmadog and 32.05 miles West from Liverpool.
ABBEY DRIVE is within the Post Town of COLWYN BAY
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 Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000030 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £195,000 | £220,000 | £200,000 | 3 |
| 2016 | £153,500 | £170,000 | £164,500 | 3 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £259,950 | £259,950 | £259,950 | 1 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £235,000 | £398,500 | £316,750 | 2 |
| 2023 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Davies + Associates | 47 Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos On Sea, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4PS | |
| Fletcher & Poole | 1A Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos On Sea, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4PS | Visit Website |
| Wynne Davies | Unit 2 Hadden Court Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos On Sea,LL28 4NH | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: North Wales |
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Location Details
| Abbey Drive | |
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| Latitude | 53.314523 |
| Longitude | -3.745591 |
| OS Easting (X): | 283722 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 381182 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SH837812 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Church Drive | junction |
| Abbey Grove | junction |
| Marine Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
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| Sunset | 19:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rhyl 21 September 2024 at 23:00 (10.50 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.6°C (93.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00000847 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 55.07 |
| Area Population | 1517.00 |
| Male Population | 686.00 (45%) |
| Female Population | 831.00 (55%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 16 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01000156 |
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| LSOA Name: | Conwy 004B |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000030 |
| MSOA Name: | Conwy 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Colwyn Bay |
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| Sea View Road, Colwyn Bay LL29 8DG |
| 01492 533868 |
| Distance: 1.58 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Colwyn Bay |
| Iceland Colwyn Bay |
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| Unit B 1 Bay View Road, The Colwyn Centre, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8DG |
| 01492532052 |
| Distance: 1.67 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Colwyn Bay |
| Iceland Llandudno |
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| Mostyn Champney Retail Pk, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1RY |
| 01492871350 |
| Distance: 2.97 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Llandudno |
| Asda Llandudno |
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| Conway Road, Llandudno, LL30 1PJ |
| 01492 864300 |
| Distance: 3.25 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Llandudno |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01492 - Colwyn Bay |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 5.6 | 5.7 | 8.1 | N | 25 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Conwy |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Bodlondeb, Conwy, North Wales &LL32 8DU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01492 574 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Clwyd West |
| The Member of Parliament is Gill German |
| Details for the MP Gill German on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Gill German on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Gill German won with a majority of 1,196 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 75,027 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Llandrillo yn Rhos Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Clwyd |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Ysgol Nant Y Groes
Address: Ysgol Nant Y Groes, Greenfield Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8ET
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01492 577010
Ysgol Sant Joseph
Address: Ysgol Sant Joseph, Brackley Avenue, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7UU
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01492 532394
Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos
Address: Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos, Elwy Road, Llandrillo Yn Rhos, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4LX
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01492 549648
Ysgol Glanwydden
Address: Ysgol Glanwydden, Ffordd Derwen, Bae Penrhyn, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 3LB
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01492 540798
Wales Secondary Schools
Ysgol Y Creuddyn
Address: Ysgol Y Creuddyn, Ffordd Dderwen, Bae Penrhyn, Llandudno, LL30 3LB
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01492 544344
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BELMONT HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 32 COLWYN AVENUE, RHOS ON SEA, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL28 4RB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
RHOS ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 55 RHOS ROAD, RHOS ON SEA, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL28 4RY
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
GROSVENOR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 GROSVENOR ROAD, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL29 7YF
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
SUITE 2
Address: PRINCES PARK 1, PRINCES DRIVE, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL29 8PL
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
3 LANSDOWNE ROAD (THE DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 3 LANSDOWNE ROAD, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL29 7AY
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 38 SEA VIEW ROAD, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL29 8DG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
RHOSLAN SURGERY
Address: WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE, CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL29 7LS
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4772588
RYSSELDENE SURGERY
Address: WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE, CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, LL29 7LS
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 550969
THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PENRHYN BAY SURGERY, PLAS PENRHYN, PENRHYN BAY, LLANDUDNO, LL30 3EU
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 550430
CRAIG Y DON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CLARENCE ROAD, CRAIG Y DON, LLANDUDNO, GWYNEDD, LL30 1TA
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 864540
CADWGAN SURGERY
Address: 11 BODELWYDDAN AVENUE, OLD COLWYN, COLWYN BAY, CLWYD, LL29 9NP
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 515410
MEDDYG CARE
Address: MEDDYG CARE LONFA, GLYN Y MARL ROAD, LLANDUDNO JUNCTION, GWYNEDD, LL31 9NS
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 581172
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 7 RHOS ROAD, RHOS ON SEA, COLWYN BAY, LL28 4PP
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 547814
BOOTS
Address: 20 RHOS ROAD, RHOS ON SEA, COLWYN BAY, LL28 4PP
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 546220
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE, CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, LL29 7LS
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 530298
BOOTS
Address: 2 LLANDUDNO ROAD, PENRHYN BAY, LLANDUDNO, LL30 3HA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 549261
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 54-60 CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, LL29 7LD
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 532326
BOOTS
Address: 32-34 STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY, LL29 8BU
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01492 532392
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Colwyn Bay Station is 1.50 miles away.
Address: Colwyn Bay station, Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8DF
Colwyn Bay is situated on the North Wales Coast Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Colwyn Bay Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Llandudno Junction Station is 3.37 miles away.
Address: Llandudno Junction station, Conwy Road, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9NB
Llandudno Junction is situated on the North Wales Coast Line|Conwy Valley Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Llandudno Junction Station is staffed on a part time basis.