About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in Bangor. It uses the postcode LL57 2EA. The street has a length of approximately 54 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Gwynedd is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Gwynedd - Gwynedd 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 46400562 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Gwynedd, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 207.87 miles North West from central London., 0.45 miles West from Bangor, 20.65 miles North from Porthmadog and 49.16 miles West from Liverpool.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of BANGOR
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 Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000010 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £65,100 | £65,100 | £65,100 | 1 |
| 2020 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £210,000 | £285,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Varcity Living Limited | 1 College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2AN | Visit Website |
| Dafydd Hardy | 156 High Street, Bangor, LL57 1NU | Visit Website |
| Beresford Adams | 282 High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1UL | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: North Wales |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.224705 |
| Longitude | -4.133987 |
| OS Easting (X): | 257554 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 371896 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SH576719 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Farrar Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:01 |
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| Sunset | 19:16 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Capel Curig 22 September 2024 at 06:00 (12.11 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.4°C (91.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00000469 |
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| ONS Area Name | Student Digs |
| Average Age | 26.13 |
| Area Population | 4128.00 |
| Male Population | 2021.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 2107.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 32 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01000092 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gwynedd 001E |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000010 |
| MSOA Name: | Gwynedd 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Bangor |
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| Holyhead Road, Bangor LL57 2ED |
| 01248 351074 |
| Distance: 0.05 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bangor |
| Asda Bangor Farrar Road |
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| Farrar Road, Bangor, LL57 1LJ |
| 01248 285000 |
| Distance: 0.1 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Bangor Farrar Road |
| Iceland Bangor |
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| Unit 3 St Deiniol Centre, High Street, Bangor, LL57 1NW |
| 01248352921 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bangor |
| Waitrose Menai Bridge |
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| Mona Road, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, LL59 5EA |
| 01248 712947 |
| Distance: 1.34 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Menai Bridge |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01248 - Bangor (Gwynedd) |
| Area Code: 01286 - Caernarfon |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 21.1 | 21 | 22.3 | Y | 3 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gwynedd |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Shirehall Street, Caernafon, Gwynedd &LL55 1SH |
| Telephone Number: 01766 771 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Arfon |
| The Member of Parliament is Claire Hughes |
| Details for the MP Claire Hughes on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Claire Hughes on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Claire Hughes won with a majority of 4,896 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 70,527 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Menai (Bangor) Ward |
| Community Council: Bangor |
| Ceremonial County: Gwynedd |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Ysgol Glancegin
Address: Ysgol Glancegin, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1ST
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01248 353097
Ysgol Llandygai
Address: Ysgol Llandygai, Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4HU
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01248 352163
Ysgol Hirael
Address: Ysgol Hirael, Orme Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1BA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01248 352182
Ysgol Cae Top
Address: Ysgol Cae Top, Ffordd Eithinog, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2GZ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01248 352325
Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes
Address: Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes, Caernarfon Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UT
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01248 352463
Ysgol Gymraeg Y Garnedd
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Y Garnedd, Ffordd Penrhos, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2LX
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01248 352534
Ysgol Y Faenol
Address: Ysgol Y Faenol, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2NN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01248 352162
Wales Secondary Schools
Ysgol Friars
Address: Ysgol Friars, Lon y Bryn, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2LN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01248 364905
Ysgol Tryfan
Address: Ysgol Tryfan, Lon Powys, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2TY
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01248 352633
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BULKELEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 102 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1NS
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
TY GLYDER
Address: 342 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, LL57 1EP
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
ELMHURST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: GARTH ROAD, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 2RT
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
WOODLANDS (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: WOODLANDS, MONA ROAD, MENAI BRIDGE, GWYNEDD, LL59 5EA
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT
Address: (BETWEEN HERGEST AND HAFAN MENAI), BANGOR, LL57 2PW
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
GWYNEDD HOSPITAL (GA)
Address: YSBYTY GWYNEDD, PENRHOSGARNEDD, BANGOR, LL57 2PW
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BODNANT SURGERY
Address: MENAI AVENUE, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 2HH
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 364492
BRON DERW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GLYNNE ROAD, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1AH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 370900
GLANFA
Address: ORME ROAD, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1AY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 370540
UPCC AT YSBYTY GWYNEDD
Address: UPCC AT YSBYTY GWYNEDO, PENRHOSGARNEDD, BANGOR, LL57 2PW
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 03000 852342
THE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEAUMARIS LIBRARY, BEAUMARIS, LL58 8AL
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 810818
CANOLFAN FEDDYGOL YR HEN
Address: STATION ROAD, BETHESDA, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 3NE
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 600212
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: HOLYHEAD ROAD, BANGOR, LL57 2EE
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 351131
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 29 HOLYHEAD ROAD, BANGOR, LL57 2EU
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 353382
BOOTS
Address: 277-279 HIGH STREET, BANGOR, LL57 1PD
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 362822
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: DRILL HALL, GLYNNE ROAD, BANGOR, GWYNEDD, LL57 1AH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 353332
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CAERNARFON ROAD, BANGOR, LL57 4SU
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01172 917303
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CORONATION ROAD, MENAI BRIDGE, LL59 5BD
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01248 712328
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bangor (Gwynedd) Station is 0.18 miles away.
Address: Bangor station, Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1LZ
Bangor (Gwynedd) is situated on the North Wales Coast Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Bangor (Gwynedd) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Llanfairpwll Station is 3.12 miles away.
Address: Llanfairpwll station, Holyhead Road, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrn-, Anglesey, LL61 5UJ
Llanfairpwll is situated on the North Wales Coast Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Llanfairpwll Station is an unstaffed station.