Abbey Close is a street located in the town of Radcliffe. It uses the postcode M26 3PJ. The street has a length of approximately 198 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Bury is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Bury District (B) 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 5100089 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 171.22 miles North West from central London., 7.42 miles North West from Manchester, 28.81 miles East from Liverpool and 34.61 miles North East from Chester.
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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Map of Abbey Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001032 (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:Premier Inn Manchester Bury Address: 5 Knowsley Place Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.28 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Bury Address: Leisure park, Pilsworth Rd, Little 66, Bury, BL9 8RS Telephone: 0871 984 6302 Visit Hotel Page |
2.85 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Manchester Prestwich Address: Bury New Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.15 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bolton Central River Street Address: River St, Bolton, BL2 1BX Telephone: 0871 984 6520 Visit Hotel Page |
3.24 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Manchester Swinton Address: 219 Bolton Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.38 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 100010982429
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982430
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982431
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: 100010982432
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982433
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982434
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982435
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982437
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982438
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982439
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982442
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982444
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010982443
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Kingtons | 103 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, M26 3WQ | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 43 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, M26 1NR | Visit Website |
| Pearson Ferrier | 44 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, M26 1NQ | Visit Website |
| JonSimon Estate Agents | 10-12 Church Street West, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 2SQ | Visit Website |
| Hannon Holmes Limited | 79-81 Market Street Little Lever Bolton BL3 1HH | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.569060 |
| Longitude | -2.342472 |
| OS Easting (X): | 377322 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 408131 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD773081 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Turks Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 22 December 2024 at 07:00 (14.54 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.8°C (88.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00025326 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 37.43 |
| Area Population | 1462.00 |
| Male Population | 727.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 735.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 33 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01005003 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bury 014E |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001032 |
| MSOA Name: | Bury 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Radcliffe Water St Express |
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| 55 Water St, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4GR |
| 0345 675 7176 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Radcliffe Water St Express |
| Asda Radcliffe |
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| Riverside Retail Park, Manchester, M26 3DA |
| 0161 724 5008 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Radcliffe |
| Tesco Bolton Little Lever Superstore |
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| Crossley St, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1RG |
| 0345 610 6372 |
| Distance: 1.28 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bolton Little Lever Superstore |
| Tesco Bury Esso Express |
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| Bolton Rd, Bury, BL8 2NZ |
| 0345 677 9774 |
| Distance: 1.7 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bury Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 0161 - Manchester |
| Area Code: 01706 - Rochdale |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 16.6 | 6.2 | >=30 | Y | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bury |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury, Lancashire &BL9 OSW |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01612 535 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bury South |
| The Member of Parliament is James Frith |
| Details for the MP James Frith on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Frith on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election James Frith won with a majority of 6,944 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,686 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Radcliffe North Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Radcliffe Hall Church of England/Methodist Controlled Primary School
Address: Radcliffe Hall Church of England/Methodist Controlled Primary School, Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GB
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Chapelfield Primary School
Address: Chapelfield Primary School, Clough Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1LH
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01617235519
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe, Johnson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 1AW
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe, Belgrave Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01617234210
Cams Lane Primary School
Address: Cams Lane Primary School, Cams Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 3SW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01617248018
Gorsefield Primary School
Address: Gorsefield Primary School, Robertson Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DW
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01617259750
Wesley Methodist Primary School
Address: Wesley Methodist Primary School, Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact:
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01617641132
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Mile Lane, Greenhill Primary School, BURY, Lancashire, BL8 2JH
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
Lowercroft Primary School
Address: Lowercroft Primary School, Ashington Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2TS
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01617612798
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe, Graves Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4GE
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01617232426
Radcliffe Primary School
Address: Radcliffe Primary School, Coronation Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M26 3RD
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01617234538
Masefield Primary School
Address: Masefield Primary School, Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1NG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01204333714
Masefield Primary School
Address: Masefield Primary School, Masefield Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1NG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
Mytham Primary School
Address: Mytham Primary School, Mytham Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1JG
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01204333556
Nearest Hospitals
| Cygnet Hospital Bury |
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| Address: Buller Street, Bury, BL8 2BS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 0161 762 7200 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.63 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Bury |
| Prestwich Hospital |
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| Address: Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BL, |
| NHS Sector |
| Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0161 773 9121 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.92 (miles) |
| Directions from to Prestwich Hospital |
| SpaMedica Eye Hospital Bolton |
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| Address: 43 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Spamedica |
| Telephone: 0330 058 4280 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.63 (miles) |
| Directions from to SpaMedica Eye Hospital Bolton |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ST ANDREWS DENTAL CARE
Address: 375 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4HF
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
RADCLIFFE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 58 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4FA
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
MR LUSTMAN AND MS SHAHID
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 265 BOLTON ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 3QP
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
SPRING LANE FAMILY DENTAL PRACTI
Address: 27 SPRING LANE, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 2TQ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3-5 DEANSGATE, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 2SH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
RADCLIFFE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: 69 CHURCH STREET WEST, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 2SP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE - SPRING LANE
Address: 15-17 SPRING LANE, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 2TQ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
ROCK RADCLIFFE
Address: 69 CHURCH STREET WEST, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 2SP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
RED BANK GROUP PRACTICE
Address: RADCLIFFE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 69 CHURCH STREET WEST, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 2SP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7242042
RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 69 CHURCH STREET WEST, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 2SP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7242062
MONARCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 65 CROSS LANE, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 2QZ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7230123
SPRING VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MYTHAM ROAD, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 1HQ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01204 578128
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 157-159 AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, M26 4FD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01617 232128
JT SMITH & SON
Address: 8-8A AINSWORTH ROAD, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4DJ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7232519
RADCLIFFE PHARMACY
Address: 47 CHURCH STREET WEST, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 2SP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7230005
WELL
Address: RADCLIFFE PCC, CHURCH ST WEST, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 2SP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01617 248888
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORE, PILKINGTON WAY, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M26 3DA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01617 242510
RADCHEM PHARMACY
Address: 24 CHURCH STREET WEST, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, M26 2SQ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
MARTYN ALLEN RADCLIFFE
Address: 24 MOSS SHAW WAY, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M26 4NN
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (RADCLIFFE)
Address: 26 BLACKBURN STREET, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, M26 1NQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
J M BLUSTONS OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 38 MARKET STREET, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL3 1HN
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (BOLTON)
Address: 834 BURY ROAD, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL2 6PA
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
SPECS DIRECT OPTICIANS - MANCHESTER
Address: 8 ELMS SQUARE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 7TA
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
INSTORE OPTICIANS LTD (MORRISONS)
Address: MORRISON SUPERMARKETS, 5 STANLEY ROAD, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 8QH
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kearsley (Manchester) Station is 2.17 miles away.
Address: Kearsley station, Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Greater Manchester, BL4 8DU
Kearsley (Manchester) is situated on the Manchester to Preston line|Ribble Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Kearsley (Manchester) Station is an unstaffed station.
Farnworth Station is 2.28 miles away.
Address: Farnworth station, Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ
Farnworth is situated on the Manchester to Preston line|Ribble Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Farnworth Station is staffed on a part time basis.