The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Central Bedfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Abbey Walk is a footpath in Houghton Regis|DUNSTABLE
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 33.14 miles North West from central London., 4.42 miles North West from Luton, 13.14 miles North West from St Albans and 14.09 miles South East from Milton Keynes.
Map of Abbey Walk
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003642 (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.
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Walk Houghton Regis|DUNSTABLE
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dunstable Luton Address: 350 Luton Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.43 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Luton Address: 641 Dunstable Rd, Luton, LU4 8RQ Telephone: 0871 984 6355 Visit Hotel Page |
1.99 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound Address: Moto Service Area, M1, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR Telephone: 0871 984 6214 Visit Hotel Page |
2.43 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Dunstable Address: Vinci Site, London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.69 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 Address: Watling Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.93 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Walk
UPRN: 10001025970
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025981
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025973
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025986
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025977
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025989
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025978
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025991
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025980
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025993
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025997
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001026000
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025985
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025987
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10001025988
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £145,000 | £160,000 | £152,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £185,000 | £173,000 | £179,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £245,000 | £247,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £200,000 | £300,000 | £250,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £260,000 | £255,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £286,000 | £255,333 | 3 |
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We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Walk | |
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| Latitude | 51.912344 |
| Longitude | -0.501439 |
| OS Easting (X): | 503065 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 224866 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL031249 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Walk
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- 10
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- 2
- 6
- 16
- 21
- 3
- 11
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Walk
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Maple Way | |
| Linmere Walk |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:42 |
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| Sunset | 16:48 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 30 January 2025 at 17:00 (8.36 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.2°C (71.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088847 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 34.46 |
| Area Population | 1939.00 |
| Male Population | 1001.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 938.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 24 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017600 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 025A |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003642 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 025 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Houghton Regis |
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| High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ |
| 01582 863304 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Houghton Regis |
| Tesco Sundon Park Express |
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| 32-33 Parade, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3BJ |
| 0345 026 9110 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sundon Park Express |
| Sainsburys Dunstable |
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| 2-8 Luton Road, Dunstable, England, LU5 4RF |
| 01582 477082 |
| Distance: 1.68 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Dunstable |
| Tesco Dunstable Extra |
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| Skimpot Rd, Dunstable, LU5 4JU |
| 0345 677 9226 |
| Distance: 1.73 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dunstable Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01582 - Luton |
| Area Code: 01525 - Leighton Buzzard |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Central Bedfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire &SG17 5TQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 300 8000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South West Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Alex Mayer |
| Details for the MP Alex Mayer on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alex Mayer on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alex Mayer won with a majority of 667 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,742 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Parkside Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Chantry Primary Academy
Address: Chantry Primary Academy, Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01582706500
Thornhill Primary School
Address: Thornhill Primary School, Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01582863516
Hawthorn Park Community Primary
Address: Hawthorn Park Community Primary, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact:
Chalton Lower School
Address: Chalton Lower School, Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9UJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01525872354
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
Tithe Farm Primary School
Address: Tithe Farm Primary School, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01582865047
Houghton Regis Primary School
Address: Houghton Regis Primary School, St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01582867487
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Address: Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy, Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01582865466
Thomas Whitehead CofE School
Address: Thomas Whitehead CofE School, Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Houghton Regis Academy
Address: Houghton Regis Academy, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PERFECT PROFILES
Address: 27 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT SOUTH
Address: HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD SQUARE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 91 TOMLINSON AVENUE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0QL
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON REGIS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BIERRUM HOUSE, 105-111 HIGH STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5BJ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
POYNTERS ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 263 POYNTERS ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4SJ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Address: 60 WHEATFIELD ROAD, LEWSEY FARM, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0SY
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 601116
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 866161
DR DV SHAH'S PRACTICE
Address: PASTURES WAY, LEWSEY FARM, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0PF
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 667017
DR KHANCHANDANI
Address: 10 WETHERNE LINK, HOCKWELL RING, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 9PE
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
DRS MIRZA SUKHANI & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, 30 THE GREEN, HOCKWELL RING, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 9NN
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 505355
SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SUNDON PARK HC, 142-144 SUNDON PARK ROAD, SUNDON PARK, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU3 3AH
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 571130
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WHEATFIELD PHARMACY
Address: WHEATFIELD SURGERY, 60 WHEATFIELD ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0TR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 477092
BM & SB PATEL
Address: 3 ST. DOMINICS SQUARE, LEWSEY FARM, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0UN
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 662061
HOUGHTON REGIS PHARMACY
Address: HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 866315
TITAN PHARMACY
Address: 17-18 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 865777
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 5-7 THE GREEN, HOCKWELL RING, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 9PG
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 572788
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 57 KATHERINE DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4NP
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 663501
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)
Address: 1 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
DUNSTABLE
Address: SKIMPOT ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JU
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS DUNSTABLE WHITE LION LTD
Address: 2-8 LUTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RF
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
DUNSTABLE EYE CENTRE
Address: 5A QUEENSWAY PARADE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4DW
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DUNSTABLE)
Address: 17-19 BROADWALK SOUTH, QUADRANT SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE)
Address: 42 BROADWALK, QUADRANT CENTRE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leagrave Station is 1.90 miles away.
Address: Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Leagrave is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Leagrave Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Station is 3.44 miles away.
Address: Harlington station, Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD
Harlington (Bedfordshire) is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Station is staffed on a part time basis.