Abbey Walk is a street located in the village of Heath and Reach. The street has a length of approximately 148 metres.
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.
The street is located within the Central Bedfordshire 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 35100276 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LU7 0XZ and LU7 0BJ.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 38.69 miles North West from central London., 8.03 miles South East from Milton Keynes, 10.87 miles North East from Aylesbury and 11.42 miles West from Luton.
ABBEY WALK is within the Post Town of LEIGHTON BUZZARD
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 Walk
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003637 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Walk
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes South Address: Bletcham Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.17 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound Address: Moto Service Area, M1, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR Telephone: 0871 984 6214 Visit Hotel Page |
6.82 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes South West Furzton Lake Address: Shirwell Crescent Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.97 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes Address: Eastlake Park, Tongwell St, Fox Milne Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.67 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central Xscape Address: Secklow Gate West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.77 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Walk
UPRN: 100080108632
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100081004961
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100081004962
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108635
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100081004963
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108643
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108644
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108648
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108651
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108652
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108656
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108657
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080108658
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £337,000 | £337,000 | £337,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £350,000 | £390,000 | £370,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £365,000 | £387,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £565,000 | £475,000 | £520,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Homes, Manor Heath | Manor Heath, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AD | Visit Website |
| Fine Homes Property | Pine View, Duck End, Great Brickhill, MK17 9AP | Visit Website |
| M & M Properties | 27/29 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EZ | Visit Website |
| Urban & Rural Property Services | 23-25 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ | Visit Website |
| EweMove | The Coach House, 5 West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DA | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Walk | |
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| Latitude | 51.942546 |
| Longitude | -0.659655 |
| OS Easting (X): | 492122 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 228012 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP921280 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Walk
- 20
- 32
- 36
- 26
- 14
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 28
- 34
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (5.74 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.1°C (91.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088723 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 43.48 |
| Area Population | 2169.00 |
| Male Population | 1097.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1072.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 26 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017577 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 019A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003637 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Appenine Way Express |
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| 1-4 Aries Court, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XW |
| 0345 026 9323 |
| Distance: 1.51 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Appenine Way Express |
| Tesco Leighton Buzzard Superstore |
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| Vimy Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1ER |
| 0345 677 9421 |
| Distance: 1.73 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leighton Buzzard Superstore |
| Iceland Leighton Bzard |
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| 9/11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EU |
| 01525379421 |
| Distance: 1.79 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Leighton Bzard |
| Waitrose Leighton Buzzard |
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| 9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DH |
| 01525 378334 |
| Distance: 1.79 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Leighton Buzzard |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01525 - Leighton Buzzard |
| Area Code: 01908 - Milton Keynes |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.4 | 7.4 | 8 | N | 3 |
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: Heath and Reach Ward |
| Parish: Heath and Reach Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School
Address: St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School, Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01525237253
Heathwood Lower School
Address: Heathwood Lower School, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01525377096
Dovery Down Lower School
Address: Dovery Down Lower School, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact:
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Address: The Mary Bassett Lower School, Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01525373017
Nearest Hospitals
| Milton Keynes Hospital |
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| Address: Standing Way, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01908 660033 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.67 (miles) |
| Directions from to Milton Keynes Hospital |
| BMI The Saxon Clinic |
|---|
| Address: Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01908 665533 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.76 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Saxon Clinic |
| Steppingley Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford, MK45 1AB, |
| Independent Sector |
| East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 12.74 (miles) |
| Directions from to Steppingley Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
VANDYKE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 10 VANDYKE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 3HH
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY
Address: CHILD WELFARE CLINIC, 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AR
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
PREMIER SMILE STUDIO
Address: 34 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 SOULBURY ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2RN
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
EUROPA HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: EUROPA HOUSE, WEST STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DD
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LEIGHTON BUZZARD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
DR J L HENDERSON & PARTNERS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AR
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373111
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 243890
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372571
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: VIMY ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1ER
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 250449
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372175
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 17-19 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 383686
BOOTS
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373703
ROSEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373391
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 47 CONISTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PJ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 370040
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
KINGS OPTICIANS (NORTH STREET)
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1EN
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 1 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 18 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 22 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
DEREK H REDFERN
Address: 3 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
TJ LODGE OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 58-60 AYLESBURY STREET, BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK2 2BA
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leighton Buzzard Station is 1.96 miles away.
Address: Leighton Buzzard station, Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
Leighton Buzzard is situated on the West Coast Main Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Leighton Buzzard Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bow Brickhill Station is 4.54 miles away.
Address: Bow Brickhill station, Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN
Bow Brickhill is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Bow Brickhill Station is an unstaffed station.