Abbey Close in the village of Bozeat
About Abbey Close
Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Bozeat. It uses the postcode NN29 7NU. The street has a length of approximately 107 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and North Northamptonshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Wellingborough District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 42900442 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Northamptonshire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 55.44 miles North West from central London., 9.24 miles East from Northampton, 10.73 miles North West from Bedford and 12.68 miles North from Milton Keynes.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of WELLINGBOROUGH
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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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005701 (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 Wellingborough Address: London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.04 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Wellingborough Rushden Address: A45, Rushden, NN10 6AP Telephone: 0871 984 6115 Visit Hotel Page |
5.87 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Northampton Bedford Rd A428 Address: The Lakes Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.53 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Northampton Round Spinney Address: Talavera Way, Round Spinney, Northampton, NN3 8RN Telephone: 0871 559 1832 Visit Hotel Page |
7.94 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Northampton South Wootton Address: Newport Pagnell Road West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.09 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £225,000 | £218,000 | £218,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £215,000 | £220,000 | £217,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £277,000 | £277,000 | £277,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £305,000 | £307,500 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Nicholas Estate Agents | 27- 29 Newton Road, Wollaston, NN29 7QN | Visit Website |
| Homemade | Yardley Road, Olney, MK46 5EA | Visit Website |
| Francis Jackson Homes | Lavendon Road, Olney, MK46 4HH | Visit Website |
| O'Riordan Bond | 1 The Square Earls Barton NN6 0NA | Visit Website |
| Margaret James | Unit 5, The Olney Works, 6 West Street, Olney, MK46 5HR | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Northamptonshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.219847 |
| Longitude | -0.679131 |
| OS Easting (X): | 490222 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 258826 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP902588 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Mill Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
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| Sunset | 17:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 22 October 2024 at 12:00 (9.11 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.7°C (73.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00139128 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 44.19 |
| Area Population | 2052.00 |
| Male Population | 1012.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1040.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01027348 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wellingborough 010D |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005701 |
| MSOA Name: | Wellingborough 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Olney |
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| Lavendon Road , None, Olney, England, MK46 4HH |
| 1234933195 |
| Distance: 4.06 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Olney |
| Tesco Olney Market Place Express |
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| 16-17 Market Place, Olney, MK46 4BA |
| 0345 610 2839 |
| Distance: 4.7 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Olney Market Place Express |
| Tesco Victoria Park Superstore |
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| Victoria Park, Turnells Mill Ln, Wellingborough, NN8 2EF |
| 0345 677 9707 |
| Distance: 4.89 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Victoria Park Superstore |
| Sainsburys Wellingborough |
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| 260 Northampton Road, Wellingborough, England, NN8 3GZ |
| 01933 443040 |
| Distance: 5.3 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Wellingborough |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01933 - Wellingborough |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.4 | 12.6 | 22.3 | N | 16 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of North Northamptonshire |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wellingborough |
| The Member of Parliament is Sarah Bool |
| Details for the MP Sarah Bool on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Sarah Bool on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Sarah Bool won with a majority of 3,687 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 70,393 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Irchester Ward |
| Parish: Bozeat Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Northamptonshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Bozeat Community Primary School
Address: Bozeat Community Primary School, Harrold Road, Bozeat, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7LP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact:
Wollaston Primary School
Address: Wollaston Primary School, College Street, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7SF
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: 01933664291
Wollaston Community Primary School
Address: Wollaston Community Primary School, College Street, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7SF
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Isebrook Hospital |
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| Address: Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01933 235800 |
| Distance: 8.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to Isebrook Hospital |
| Redcliffe Day Hospital |
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| Address: 49-51 Hatton Park Road, Wellingborough, NN8 5AH, |
| Independent Sector |
| Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 9.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Redcliffe Day Hospital |
| BMI Three Shires Hospital |
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| Address: The Avenue, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5DR, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01604 620311 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.41 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI Three Shires Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
TIME FOR TEETH HMP FIVE WELLS
Address: 305 DODDINGTON ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 2NX
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: :
COLWORTH PARK
Address: SHARNBROOK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1LZ
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: :
ISEBROOK HOSPITAL N H S TRUST
Address: IRTHLINGBOROUGH ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1LP
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: :
MANNOCK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: IRTHLINGBOROUGH ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1LT
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: :
ACTIVE SMILE
Address: 103 MIDLAND ROAD, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 1LU
Distance: 5.63 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60A OXFORD STREET, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 4JJ
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BROOKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 BROOKSIDE, BOZEAT, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN29 7NJ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
WOLLASTON AND BOZEAT SURGERIES
Address: WOLLASTON SURGERY, 163 LONDON ROAD, WOLLASTON, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN29 7QS
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01933 664214
WOLLASTON SURGERY
Address: 163 LONDON ROAD, WOLLASTON, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN29 7QS
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
WOLLASTON SURGERY
Address: 25 ST. MICHAELS LANE, WOLLASTON, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN29 7QH
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PEACH'S CLOSE, HARROLD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 7DX
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 720225
DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: ORCHARD LANE, DENTON, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN7 1HT
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01604 890313
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
CROYLAND LTD
Address: 77 LONDON ROAD, WOLLASTON, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN29 7QP
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01933 664353
LOYAL HEALTHCARE LTD
Address: 1 MANOR COURT, CHURCH LANE, GREAT DODDINGTON, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN29 7TR
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01933 223744
EARLS BARTON PHARMACY
Address: 26-28 THE SQUARE, EARLS BARTON, NORTHAMPTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 0NA
Distance: 4.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01604 810289
WELL
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, IRCHESTER, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN29 7AB
Distance: 4.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01933 355378
COX AND ROBINSON PHARMACY
Address: 14 MARKET PLACE, OLNEY, MK46 4BA
Distance: 4.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 711203
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: VICTORIA PARK, 27-35 WHITWORTH WAY, OFF TURNELLS MILL LANE, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 2EF
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779707
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wellingborough Station is 5.80 miles away.
Address: Wellingborough station, Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA
Wellingborough is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Wellingborough Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Northampton Station is 9.71 miles away.
Address: Northampton station, Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP
Northampton is situated on the Northampton Loop Line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Northampton Station is staffed on a full time basis.