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 Manchester Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 161.16 miles North West from central London., 3.46 miles East from Manchester, 29.4 miles West from Sheffield and 34.21 miles East from Liverpool.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of MANCHESTER
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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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001065 (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:Holiday Inn Express Manchester East Address: Debdale Park, Hyde Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.37 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Manchester Sportcity Address: Birch Street, West Gorton Hyde, Manchester, M12 5NT Telephone: 0871 984 6293 Visit Hotel Page |
1.24 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Manchester Denton Address: Alphagate Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.36 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Ashton under Lyne Address: Lapwing Ln, Audenshaw, Ashton-under-Lyne, M34 5QL Telephone: 0871 984 6284 Visit Hotel Page |
1.88 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Manchester Upper Brook Street Address: 227 Upper Brook St, Manchester, M13 0HB Telephone: 0871 984 6487 Visit Hotel Page |
2.51 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 10091143658
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10091143659
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.465682 |
| Longitude | -2.162922 |
| OS Easting (X): | 389185 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 396589 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ892966 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 22 December 2024 at 21:00 (11.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.7°C (62.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00026274 |
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| ONS Area Name | Private Renting Young Families |
| Average Age | 38.66 |
| Area Population | 1714.00 |
| Male Population | 840.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 874.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 42 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01005188 |
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| LSOA Name: | Manchester 021B |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001065 |
| MSOA Name: | Manchester 021 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Manchester - Openshaw |
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| 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road, Openshaw M11 1ND |
| 0161 2208096 |
| Distance: 0.52 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Manchester - Openshaw |
| Tesco Manchester Gorton Extra |
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| Hyde Rd, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LD |
| 0345 026 9559 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Manchester Gorton Extra |
| Asda Gorton |
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| Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JH |
| 0161 227 5590 |
| Distance: 0.74 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gorton |
| Tesco Droylsden Superstore |
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| Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6TQ |
| 0345 677 9214 |
| Distance: 1.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Droylsden Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0161 - Manchester |
| Area Code: 01457 - Glossop |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Manchester |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester &M60 2LA |
| Telephone Number: 0161 234 5000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Manchester &Gorton |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew Gwynne |
| Details for the MP Andrew Gwynne on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew Gwynne on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew Gwynne won with a majority of 13,413 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 76,524 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Gorton & Abbey Hey Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Denton West End Primary School
Address: Denton West End Primary School, Balmoral Drive, Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 2JX
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01613363409
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Address: Oasis Academy Aspinal, Broadacre Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01612230053
Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Address: Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 8PF
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01612231592
Old Hall Drive Primary School
Address: Old Hall Drive Primary School, Old Hall Drive, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7FU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Gorton Primary School
Address: Gorton Primary School, Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01615050910
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Knutsford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01612230231
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Address: St James' CofE Primary School Gorton, Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01612232423
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Address: Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Stanley Grove, Rushford Street, Longsight, Greater Manchester, M12 4NL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01612249495
Moorside Primary School
Address: Moorside Primary School, Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7DA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01613703614
Moorside Primary School
Address: Moorside Primary School, Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7DA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mary's CofE Primary School, Church Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7BR
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01613703948
St Anne's RC Primary School
Address: St Anne's RC Primary School, Clarendon Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5QA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01613708698
Fairfield Road Primary School
Address: Fairfield Road Primary School, Grove Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AF
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01613703625
Higher Openshaw Community School
Address: Higher Openshaw Community School, Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01612233549
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Address: St Clement's CofE Primary School, Abbey Hey Lane, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1LR
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01613013268
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Address: Manchester Road Primary Academy, Manchester Road, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 6GD
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01613703079
Seymour Road Academy
Address: Seymour Road Academy, Seymour Road South, Manchester, M11 4PR
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01613702616
Old Hall Drive Academy
Address: Old Hall Drive Academy, Old Hall Drive, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7FU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01612232805
Varna Community Primary School
Address: Varna Community Primary School, Chisholm Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01617111023
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Address: St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy, Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2JX
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01612233593
St Francis RC Primary School
Address: St Francis RC Primary School, Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5LZ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01612233457
All Saints Primary School
Address: All Saints Primary School, Belle Vue Street, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5PW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01612239325
England Secondary Schools
St Peter's RC High School
Address: St Peter's RC High School, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Greater Manchester, M12 4WB
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01612481550
Wright Robinson College
Address: Wright Robinson College, Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
Fairfield High School for Girls
Address: Fairfield High School for Girls, Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01613701488
England Higher Schools
LTE Group
Address: LTE Group, Whitworth House, Whitworth St, Openshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2WH
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01619535995
Connell Co-Op College
Address: Connell Co-Op College, 301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3BS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01612319200
Nearest Hospitals
| St Mary's Hospital |
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| Address: Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0161 276 1234 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Mary's Hospital |
| Manchester Royal Eye Hospital |
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| Address: Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0161 276 1234 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.07 (miles) |
| Directions from to Manchester Royal Eye Hospital |
| Royal Manchester Children's Hospital |
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| Address: Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0161 276 1234 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 165 CHAPMAN STREET, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M18 8LY
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
KINGS DENTAL CENTRE
Address: GARRATT WAY, GORTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 8HE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNIT 3 GARRATT WAY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M18 8HE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1333 ASHTON OLD ROAD, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M11 1JT
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
WOOD FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 673 MANCHESTER ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M34 2NA
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 253 MANCHESTER ROAD, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M43 6HE
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 46 WELLINGTON STREET, GORTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M18 8LJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 2231113
FLORENCE HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1344 ASHTON OLD ROAD, HIGHER OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M11 1JG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3702133
FLORENCE HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 1344 ASHTON OLD ROAD, MANCHESTER, M11 1JG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
LIME SQUARE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LIME SQUARE, ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M11 1DA
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01613 710678
DR MISTRY
Address: 11 MANCHESTER ROAD, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5PZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
MOUNT ROAD SURGERY
Address: 110 MOUNT ROAD, GORTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7BQ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 2314997
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO EXTRA, HYDE ROAD, GORTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M18 8LD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 2559447
GORTON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 8, GORTON RETAIL MARKET, GARRATT WAY, MANCHESTER, M18 8LD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01612 236738
PHARMACO
Address: 84-90 STANLEY STREET, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M11 1LE
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01613 015896
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 11 LIME SQUARE, 1221 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M11 1DA
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3012940
HM ODELL LTD
Address: 601 GORTON ROAD, REDDISH, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE, SK5 6NX
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 2230720
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 151-153 MOUNT ROAD, MANCHESTER, M18 7QT
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01612 230177
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SELBY AND GLOVER (GORTON)
Address: 167 CHAPMAN STREET, MANCHESTER, M18 8LY
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
MANCHESTER GORTON EXTRA
Address: HYDE ROAD, GORTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 8LD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
EYES RIGHT OPTICIANS (ASHTON OLD ROAD)
Address: 1304 ASHTON OLD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M11 1JG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
OPENSHAW OPTICAL
Address: 1313 ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M11 1JS
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
OPTIEYE CARE (GORTON)
Address: 646 HYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7EE
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPENSHAW
Address: UNIT 16/18 LIME SQUARE, ASHTON OLD ROAD, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M11 1DA
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gorton Station is 0.27 miles away.
Address: Gorton station, Lees Street, Gorton, Greater Manchester, M18 8QU
Gorton is situated on the Hope Valley line|Glossop line and is managed by Northern.
Gorton Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Ryder Brow Station is 0.73 miles away.
Address: Ryder Brow station, Levenshulme Road, Ryder, Greater Manchester, M18 7EP
Ryder Brow is situated on the Hope Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Ryder Brow Station is an unstaffed station.