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 Torfaen Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 125.21 miles West from central London., 12.34 miles North East from Cardiff, 21.51 miles North West from Bristol and 32.02 miles South West from Hereford.
ABBEY WOODS is within the Post Town of CWMBRAN
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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| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000335 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Woods
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:ibis budget Newport Address: 164 Malpas Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.77 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Newport Central Address: 66 Bridge St, Newport, NP20 4AP Telephone: 0871 984 6411 Visit Hotel Page |
2.76 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Newport Address: Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.80 |
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4: Name:Days Inn Magor Address: Magor Motorway Services M4 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.83 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Cardiff North Address: Pentwyn Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.83 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gwent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Woods | |
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| Latitude | 51.627475 |
| Longitude | -3.007911 |
| OS Easting (X): | 330240 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 192606 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST302926 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | St-Athan 22 December 2024 at 04:00 (24.11 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.5°C (65.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00007857 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Rural Retirement |
| Average Age | 42.82 |
| Area Population | 2080.00 |
| Male Population | 1018.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1062.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001505 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torfaen 013B |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000335 |
| MSOA Name: | Torfaen 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Newport Malpas Rd Express |
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| 391 Malpas Rd, Newport, NP20 6WB |
| 0345 675 7016 |
| Distance: 1.24 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Newport Malpas Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Cwmbran |
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| Llewellyn Road, Cwmbran, Wales, NP44 1UL |
| 01633 869736 |
| Distance: 1.9 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Cwmbran |
| Sainsburys Newport |
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| Albany Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 5NJ |
| 01633 462 500 |
| Distance: 1.92 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Newport |
| Asda Cwmbran |
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| Llewelyn, Cwmbran, NP44 1UL |
| 01633 645300 |
| Distance: 2.01 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Cwmbran |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01633 - Newport |
| Area Code: 01495 - Pontypool |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torfaen |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Pontypool, Torfaen &NP4 6YB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01495 762 200 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torfaen |
| The Member of Parliament is Nick Thomas-Symonds |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Nick Thomas-Symonds won with a majority of 7,322 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,738 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Llantarnam Ward |
| Community Council: Llantarnam |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Wales Secondary Schools
Croesyceiliog School
Address: Croesyceiliog School, Woodland Road, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 2YB
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: 01633 645900
Newport High School
Address: Newport High School, Bettws Lane, Newport, NP20 7YB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01633 820100
Wales Primary Schools
Crindau Primary School
Address: Crindau Primary School, Ailesbury Street, Newport, NP20 5ND
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: 01633 858268
Malpas Church in Wales Primary School
Address: Malpas Church in Wales Primary School, Yewberry Close, Malpas, Newport, NP20 6WJ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01633 855998
Llantarnam Community Primary School
Address: Llantarnam Community Primary School, Llantarnam Road, Llantarnam, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 3XB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01633 480039
Malpas Park Primary
Address: Malpas Park Primary, Wavell Drive, Malpas, Newport, NP20 6LE
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01633 675900
Malpas Court Primary
Address: Malpas Court Primary, Whittle Drive, Newport, NP20 6NS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01633 855005
Llanyrafon Primary School
Address: Llanyrafon Primary School, Llanyrafon Way, Llanyrafon, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 8HW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01633 867130
Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael, Clos Meon, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7DU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01633 414694
St Marys Primary School
Address: St Marys Primary School, Queens Hill, Newport, NP20 5HJ
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: 01633 840490
Millbrook Primary
Address: Millbrook Primary, PARRET ROAD, BETTWS, NP20 7DQ
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01633 855100
Our Lady of the Angels Primary RC School
Address: Our Lady of the Angels Primary RC School, Victoria Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 3JR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01633 484673
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Primary
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Primary, Henllys Way, St Dials, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 4HB
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01633 483383
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
LLANTARNAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: LLANTARNAM ROAD, LLANTARNAM, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 3BH
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
RED HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 195 LLANTARNAM ROAD, LLANTARNAM, CWMBRAN, NP44 3BG
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 442 MALPAS ROAD, NEWPORT, GWENT, NP20 6WE
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 LLANYRAVON SQUARE, LLANYRAVON, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 8HS
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD
Address: DENTAL DEPARTMENT, PSS BUILDING, LLANFRECHFA, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 8YN
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
ANEURIN BEVAN U HB CDS
Address: GRANGE HOUSE, LLANFRECHFA GRANGE, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 8YN
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WESTFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WESTFIELD AVENUE, MALPAS NEWPORT, NEWPORT, NP20 6EY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 855521
LLANYRAVON SURGERY
Address: LLANYRAVON WAY, LLANYRAVON, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 8HW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 833770
CWMBRAN VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: VICTORIA STREET, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 3JS
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 871177
OAK STREET SURGERY
Address: OAK STREET SURGERY, OAK STREET, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 3LT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 866719
MALPAS BROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 107 MALPAS ROAD, NEWPORT, GWENT, NP20 5PJ
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 855808
CAE TEG HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NANT DOWLAIS HEALTH CENTR, FAIRWATER SQUARE, CWMBRAN, NP44 4TA
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 869544
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
RUSSELL DRIVE PHARMACY
Address: 43 RUSSELL DRIVE, NEWPORT, NP20 6NE
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 854077
MALPAS PHARMACY
Address: 361 MALPAS ROAD, NEWPORT, NP20 6WB
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 858002
LLANYRAFON PHARMACY
Address: 8 LLANYRAVON SQUARE, LLANYRAVON, CWMBRAN, NP44 8HS
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 483446
WATKIN-DAVIES LTD
Address: UNIT 14-15, BETTWS SHOPPING CENTRE, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7TN
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 855549
BOOTS
Address: 25 COMMERCIAL STREET, CWMBRAN, NP44 3LR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 860915
CANDWR BROOK PHARMACY
Address: STOKES COURT, PONTHIR, NEWPORT, NP18 1RY
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01633 422597
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
STEWART GREENBURG OPTICIANS
Address: 17 THE MALL, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 1PX
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CWMBRAN)
Address: 17 THE MALL, CWMBRAN SHOPPING CENTRE, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 1PX
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
ESDAILE OPTICIAN
Address: 3 SOUTH WALK, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 1PU
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
ASDA LLEWELLYN ROAD CWMBRAN TORFAEN
Address: LLEWELLYN ROAD, CWMBRAN, NP44 1UL
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
R N ROBERTS & G L REES
Address: 10 FAIRWATER SQUARE, FAIRWATER, CWMBRAN, GWENT, NP44 4TA
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG AND NORTH
Address: 177 CAERLEON ROAD, NEWPORT, NP19 7FX
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Cwmbran Station is 2.04 miles away.
Address: Cwmbran station, Somerset Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 1QX
Cwmbran is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Cwmbran Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Newport (South Wales) Station is 2.64 miles away.
Address: Newport (South Wales) station, High Street, Newport, Gwent, NP20 4AX
Newport (South Wales) is situated on the Welsh Marches Line|South Wales Main Line|Ebbw Valley Railway|Gloucester to Newport line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Newport (South Wales) Station is staffed on a full time basis.