The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Kent is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Swale Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 39.63 miles East from central London., 15.71 miles North West from Canterbury, 15.89 miles North East from Maidstone and 25.75 miles South East from Chelmsford.
ABBEY VIEW DRIVE is within the Post Town of SHEERNESS
Map of Abbey View Drive
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005117 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey View Drive
UPRN: 100061072254
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072255
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072256
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072257
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072259
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072260
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072261
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072263
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072264
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072265
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072267
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072268
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072274
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072277
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072281
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072285
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072289
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072291
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072292
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072296
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072297
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072298
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072300
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072304
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072309
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100061072310
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072311
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072312
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072313
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072314
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100061072315
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
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Location Details
| Abbey View Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.422372 |
| Longitude | 0.801786 |
| OS Easting (X): | 594773 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 173041 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ948730 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:36 |
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| Sunset | 16:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 29 January 2025 at 19:00 (9.18 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.6°C (95.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00124784, E00124787 & E00124792 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions, Older Workers and Retirement & Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 42.84 & 47.54 |
| Area Population | 1428.00 & 1551.00 |
| Male Population | 677.00 & 766.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 751.00 & 785.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 36 & 18 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024585 &E01024589 |
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| LSOA Name: | Swale 003A &Swale 003D |
| SOA Code: | 5d &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005117 |
| MSOA Name: | Swale 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Sheerness |
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| Unit 3, 90/102 High Street, Sheerness, ME12 1UB |
| 01795664648 |
| Distance: 2.02 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Sheerness |
| Iceland Queenborough |
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| UnitR2 Neats Court Ret Pk, Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey, ME11 5JS |
| 01795394304 |
| Distance: 2.07 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Queenborough |
| Tesco Sheerness Superstore |
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| Bridge Rd, Sheerness, ME12 1RH |
| 0345 677 9619 |
| Distance: 2.3 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sheerness Superstore |
| Morrisons Isle Of Sheppey |
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| Neats Court, Isle of Sheppey ME11 5JS |
| 01795 334210 |
| Distance: 2.45 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Isle Of Sheppey |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01795 - Sittingbourne |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Swale |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent &ME10 3HT |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01795 417 850 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| The Member of Parliament is Kevin McKenna |
| Details for the MP Kevin McKenna on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kevin McKenna on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kevin McKenna won with a majority of 355 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,067 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Minster Cliffs Ward |
| Parish: Minster-on-Sea Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Address: Minster in Sheppey Primary School, Brecon Chase, Minster, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2HX
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact:
Richmond Primary School
Address: Richmond Primary School, Nursery Close, St Helen's Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2QT
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School
Address: Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact:
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School, Chequers Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3QU
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01795877667
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School, Chequers Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3QU
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact:
Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Address: Minster in Sheppey Primary School, Brecon Chase, Minster, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2HX
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01795872138
Thistle Hill Academy
Address: Thistle Hill Academy, Aspen Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3UD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01795899119
Halfway Houses Primary School
Address: Halfway Houses Primary School, Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01795662875
Halfway Houses Primary School
Address: Halfway Houses Primary School, Southdown Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3BE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey
Address: Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey, Minster Road, Minster-on-Sea, Kent, ME12 3JQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01795873591
Nearest Hospitals
| Sheppey Community Hospital |
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| Address: Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3LT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01795 879100 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.98 (miles) |
| Directions from to Sheppey Community Hospital |
| Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital) |
|---|
| Address: Sheppey Community Hospital, Plover Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3LT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dmc Community Outpatient Services |
| Telephone: 2076351012 |
| Distance: 0.98 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dmc Community Dermatology Service - Swale CCG (Sheppey Community Hospital) |
| Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01795 418300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 THE BROADWAY, MINSTER ON SEA, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 2RN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
THE BROADWAY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: THE BROADWAY, MINSTER ON SEA, SHEERNESS, ME12 2DA
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
CANTERBURY COSMETICS
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 218 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1UN
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (SHEERNESS)
Address: 19 BROADWAY, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1AB
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 50A HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1NL
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
QUEENBOROUGH DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 1 RAILWAY TERRACE, QUEENBOROUGH, KENT, ME11 5AY
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SHIVA MEDICAL CENTRE BROADWAY MINSTER, SHEPPEY
Address: SHIVA MEDICAL CENTRE, BROADWAY, MINSTER, ISLE OF SHEPPEY, KENT, ME12 2RL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 876016
MINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PLOVER ROAD, MINSTER ON SEA, SHEERNESS, ME12 3LT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE, 250-262 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, ME12 1UP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 250-262 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, ME12 1UP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
VEL SURGERY
Address: SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE, 250-262 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1UP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 585255
SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 250-262 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1UP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 580909
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MINSTER PHARMACY
Address: 13-15 TRAFALGAR PARADE, THE BROADWAY, MINSTER ON SEA, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 2RW
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 875531
SHEPPEY HOSPITAL PHARMACY
Address: PLOVER ROAD, MINSTER ON SEA, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 3LT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 875541
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, ME12 1UP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 664601
DELMERGATE LIMITED
Address: 57 ST GEORGES AVENUE, SHEERNESS, ME12 1QU
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 665246
MISTRYS CHEMISTS
Address: WOOD STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1UA
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 662683
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 87-89 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1TX
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01795 662952
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SHEPPEY EYECARE CENTRE
Address: 6 HALFWAY ROAD, SHEERNESS, ME12 3AU
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
SNK EYECARE LTD (SHEERNESS)
Address: 7 BROADWAY, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1AB
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
W & K POPE (SHEERNESS)
Address: 83 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1TX
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
SHEERNESS SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 67-69 HIGH STREET, SHEERNESS, KENT, ME12 1NS
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SITTINGBOURNE)
Address: UNIT 7/8, THE FORUM, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 3DL
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (SITTINGBOURNE)
Address: 38 HIGH STREET, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT, ME10 4PB
Distance: 6.35 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sheerness-on-Sea Station is 2.27 miles away.
Address: Sheerness-on-Sea station, Bridge Road, Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ
Sheerness-on-Sea is situated on the Sheerness Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Sheerness-on-Sea Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Queenborough Station is 2.29 miles away.
Address: Queenborough station, Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB
Queenborough is situated on the Sheerness Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Queenborough Station is staffed on a part time basis.