Abbey Court in the town of GATESHEAD
About Abbey Court
Abbey Court is a street located in the town of Gateshead. It uses the postcode NE8 4AL. The street has a length of approximately 64 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Gateshead is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Gateshead District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 14900011 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Tyne & Wear, situated in the North East region of the UK. It's 246.59 miles North from central London., 1.53 miles South from Newcastle upon Tyne, 53.39 miles East from Carlisle and 71.82 miles North from York.
ABBEY COURT is within the Post Town of GATESHEAD
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 Court
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006842 (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 Court
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Newcastle Quayside Address: Riverview, Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BE Telephone: 0871 984 6524 Visit Hotel Page |
1.07 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Quayside Address: The Quayside Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.10 |
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3: Name:easyHotel Newcastle Address: Proctor House, 23-29 Side Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.18 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Newcastle Central Address: Forster St, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NH Telephone: 0871 984 6164 Visit Hotel Page |
1.18 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Newcastle Team Valley Address: Maingate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.28 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £66,500 | £66,500 | £66,500 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| KProperty | BRIDGE HOUSE, 96 HIGH WEST STREET, GATESHEAD,,NE8 1NA | |
| 10Homes | 412 Aiden House Tynegate Precinct, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3HU | Visit Website |
| Carousel Estate Agents | 212 High Street Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE8 1AQ | Visit Website |
| Lightning Estates | 268 Whitehall Road, Gateshead,NE8 4PX | |
| Seal Properties | 167-169 Saltwell Road, Gateshead,NE8 4TJ | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northumbria |
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Location Details
| Abbey Court | |
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| Latitude | 54.953672 |
| Longitude | -1.597599 |
| OS Easting (X): | 425768 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 562196 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NZ258622 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Court
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cramer Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:48 |
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| Sunset | 15:56 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Albemarle 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (12.10 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -3.4°C (84.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00041586 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 36.44 |
| Area Population | 1779.00 |
| Male Population | 918.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 861.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 92 (5%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01008203 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gateshead 028B |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006842 |
| MSOA Name: | Gateshead 028 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Gateshead Express |
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| 92 Coatsworth Rd, Gateshead, NE8 1QP |
| 0345 610 2865 |
| Distance: 0.42 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gateshead Express |
| Iceland Gateshead |
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| Unit 7/8 Interchange Ctr, West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BH |
| 01914775538 |
| Distance: 0.68 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Gateshead |
| Asda Gateshead Old Fold |
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| Old Fold Road, Old Fold, Gateshead, NE10 0DH |
| 0191 210 6910 |
| Distance: 0.71 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Gateshead Old Fold |
| Tesco Gateshead Trinity Square Extra |
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| 1 Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG |
| 0345 266 6561 |
| Distance: 0.72 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gateshead Trinity Square Extra |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0191 | GATESHEAD - NEGHD | P7 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 23.7 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gateshead |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear &NE8 1HH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01914 333 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Gateshead |
| The Member of Parliament is Mark Ferguson |
| Details for the MP Mark Ferguson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mark Ferguson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mark Ferguson won with a majority of 9,644 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 69,827 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Deckham Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Tyne & Wear |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Heworth Comprehensive Grange School
Address: Heworth Comprehensive Grange School, High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PT
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact:
Joseph Swan Academy
Address: Joseph Swan Academy, Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact:
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Address: Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01914877638
North East Futures UTC
Address: North East Futures UTC, Stephenson Square, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3AS
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01919179888
England Primary Schools
Colegate Community Primary School
Address: Colegate Community Primary School, Colegate West, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9AH
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01914206626
The Drive Community Primary School
Address: The Drive Community Primary School, The Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PY
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01914210390
Brandling Primary School
Address: Brandling Primary School, Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0JB
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01914334079
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Address: Fell Dyke Community Primary School, Springwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7AA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: 01914334111
Falla Park Community Primary School
Address: Falla Park Community Primary School, Falla Park Road, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9HP
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01914334011
Kells Lane Primary School
Address: Kells Lane Primary School, Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5HX
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01914334140
Larkspur Community Primary School
Address: Larkspur Community Primary School, Beacon Lough East, Larkspur Primary School, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SS
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01914875628
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Easington Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7LH
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact:
Oakfield Infant School
Address: Oakfield Infant School, Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6JH
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01914870354
Oakfield Junior School
Address: Oakfield Junior School, Chowdene Bank, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6JH
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01914334086
Windy Nook Primary School
Address: Windy Nook Primary School, Albion Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9BD
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01914694954
Glynwood Community Primary School
Address: Glynwood Community Primary School, Glynwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5SY
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01914334117
St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Old Fold Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Bede Community Primary School
Address: Bede Community Primary School, Old Fold Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 07947908427
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Address: Carr Hill Community Primary School, Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5NB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01914771203
St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5TU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
South Street Community Primary School
Address: South Street Community Primary School, Cramer Street, Deckham, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4BB
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: 01914773993
Caedmon Community Primary School
Address: Caedmon Community Primary School, Whitehall Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4LH
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01914334095
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Address: Kelvin Grove Community Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4UN
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01914774186
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4QL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gateshead
Address: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gateshead, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact:
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Address: Brighton Avenue Primary School, Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XS
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01914218080
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2HQ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01914772690
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Shieldfield Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1XA
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01912328054
England Higher Schools
Gateshead College
Address: Gateshead College, Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3BE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01914900300
NCG
Address: NCG, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01912004000
Nearest Hospitals
| Bensham Hospital |
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| Address: Saltwell Road, Gateshead, |
| NHS Sector |
| South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 445 5231 |
| Distance: 1.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bensham Hospital |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 482 0000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.92 (miles) |
| Directions from to Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
| The Royal Victoria Infirmary |
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| Address: Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0191 233 6161 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.25 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Royal Victoria Infirmary |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
OLD DURHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 294 OLD DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4BQ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
MR ALEC WAUGH AND ASSOCIATES
Address: THE LODGE, 160 DRYDEN ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5BY
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
PERFECT SMILE GATESHEAD PARTNERSHIP
Address: 15 REGENT TERRACE, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1LU
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
K S BAMRAH AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 27A JACKSON STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1EE
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
323 DURHAM ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 323 DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE9 5AH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
BENSHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 24 SALTWELL ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4XE
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BEWICK ROAD SURGERY
Address: 10 BEWICK ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4DP
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4772296
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PRINCE CONSORT ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1NB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4772243
OXFORD TCE & RAWLING RD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 1 OXFORD TERRACE, BENSHAM, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1RQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4772169
METRO INTERCHANGE SURGERY
Address: NEW CENTURY HOUSE, WEST STREET, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1HR
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4772033
DR AM SCOTT
Address: THE BEDE CENTRE, OLD FOLD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4785976
THE BEDE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THE BEDE CENTRE, OLD FOLD ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE10 0DJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
K & A PHARMACY
Address: 292 OLD DURHAM ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 4BQ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 4772797
BEWICK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 13 BEWICK ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE8 4DP
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 774456
WELL
Address: 105 PRINCE CONSORT ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1LR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 775349
PRINCE CONSORT ROAD PHARMACY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, PRINCE CONSORT ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1NB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 772280
CENTRALCHEM LIMITED
Address: 217 COATSWORTH ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 1SR
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 771480
BENSHAM PHARMACY
Address: 181 COATSWORTH ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE8 1SQ
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01914 771616
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Newcastle Station is 1.27 miles away.
Address: Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DL
Newcastle is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Durham Coast Line|Tyne Valley line and is managed by London North Eastern Railway.
Newcastle Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Manors Station is 1.35 miles away.
Address: Manors station, off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 6UR
Manors is situated on the East Coast Main Line|Tyne and Wear Metro and is managed by Northern.
Manors Station is an unstaffed station.