Abbey Lane is a street located in the city of Norwich. It uses the postcode NR1 1QJ. The street has a length of approximately 73 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Norfolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Norwich District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 28900001 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Norfolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 98.27 miles North East from central London., 0.41 miles South East from Norwich, 39.78 miles North from Ipswich and 57.78 miles North East from Cambridge.
ABBEY LANE is within the Post Town of NORWICH
Map of Abbey Lane
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006907 (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.
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside Address: 8-12 St Vedast St, Norwich, NR1 1BT Telephone: 0871 984 6438 Visit Hotel Page |
0.28 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Address: 14 Queens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3PR Telephone: 0871 984 6297 Visit Hotel Page |
0.44 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Norwich City Centre Duke Street Address: Duke Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.66 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Norwich Address: Norwich Sports Village, Drayton High Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.62 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Norwich East Broadlands A47 Address: Broadland Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.98 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 7 Broadland Court Wherry Road Norwich NR1 1UN | Visit Website |
| Robert Moy Estate & Letting Agents | 125 Ber Street Norwich NR1 3EY | Visit Website |
| Pymm & Co | 2-4 Ber Street Norwich NR1 3EJ | Visit Website |
| DPS Estates | 53 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EU | |
| Stock and Co | 30 Cattle Market Street Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3DY |
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| Police Force: Norfolk |
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Location Details
| Abbey Lane | |
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| Latitude | 52.624789 |
| Longitude | 1.302551 |
| OS Easting (X): | 623497 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 308163 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TG235082 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| King Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
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| Sunset | 15:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Weybourne 30 December 2024 at 18:00 (23.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.6°C (86.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (24 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00173858 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats |
| LSOA Code: | E01033440 |
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| LSOA Name: | Norwich 014C |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006907 |
| MSOA Name: | Norwich 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Norwich |
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| 4 Albion Way, Riverside, Norwich NR1 1WR |
| 01603 663999 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Norwich |
| Tesco Norwich Wales Rd Express |
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| 45-53 Prince Of Wales Rd, Norwich, NR1 1BL |
| 0345 671 9246 |
| Distance: 0.31 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Norwich Wales Rd Express |
| Tesco Norwich Westlegate Express |
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| 2-8 Westlegate, Norwich, NR1 3LJ |
| 0345 675 7102 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Norwich Westlegate Express |
| Sainsburys Norwich St Stephens Street Local |
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| 9 - 13 Stephens Street, Norwich, England, NR1 3QN |
| 1603764089 |
| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Norwich St Stephens Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01603 | NORWICH - EANCC | P35 | FTTP |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Norwich |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| City Hall, Norwich, Norfolk &NR2 1NH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0844 980 3333 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Norwich South |
| The Member of Parliament is Clive Lewis |
| Details for the MP Clive Lewis on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Clive Lewis on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Clive Lewis won with a majority of 13,239 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 76,296 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mancroft Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Charles Darwin Primary School
Address: Charles Darwin Primary School, 81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01603733166
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lionwood Infant and Nursery School, Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01603433957
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lionwood Infant and Nursery School, Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Lionwood Junior School
Address: Lionwood Junior School, Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01603433014
Lionwood Junior School
Address: Lionwood Junior School, Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
Lakenham Primary School
Address: Lakenham Primary School, City Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01603877780
Trowse Primary School
Address: Trowse Primary School, Pepperpot Drive, Trowse, Norfolk, NR14 8TU
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01603622485
The Free School Norwich
Address: The Free School Norwich, Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01603761044
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Address: Bignold Primary School and Nursery, Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01603625721
Bignold Primary School
Address: Bignold Primary School, Wessex Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2SY
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact:
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Address: Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery, Duckett Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2LR
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01603621927
England Secondary Schools
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Address: Notre Dame High School, Norwich, Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
Jane Austen College
Address: Jane Austen College, 46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01603463800
England Higher Schools
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Address: Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School, The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01603280940
Nearest Hospitals
| Colman Hospital |
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| Address: Unthank Road, Norwich, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01603 255720 |
| Distance: 2.64 (miles) |
| Directions from to Colman Hospital |
| Julian Hospital |
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| Address: Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 123 4969 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Julian Hospital |
| Norwich Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01603 776776 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.89 (miles) |
| Directions from to Norwich Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RIVERSIDE DENTAL
Address: 12 BROADLAND COURT, WHERRY ROAD, NORWICH, NR1 1UN
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
ALL SAINTS DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 55 ALL SAINTS GREEN, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3LY
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
10-12 CATHEDRAL STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 10-12 CATHEDRAL STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 1LX
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
PEACOCK & SHRESTHA
Address: 42 PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 1LG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
ORFORD HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 8 ORFORD HILL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3QD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
HALL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 88 HALL ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3HP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
NORWICH PRACTICES HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ROUEN HOUSE, ROUEN ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 1RB
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 677500
LAKENHAM SURGERY
Address: 1 NINHAM STREET, LAKENHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3JJ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 765550
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP
Address: 40 FISHERGATE, NORWICH, NR3 1SE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 448800
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP (GURNEY SURGERY)
Address: 40 FISHERGATE, NORWICH, NR3 1SE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 447766
GURNEY SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 40 FISHERGATE, NORWICH, NR3 1SE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: 55 WESSEX STREET, NORWICH, NR2 2TJ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 228682
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: 4 ALBION WAY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 1WU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 766265
BOOTS
Address: 5 RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK, ALBION WAY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 1WR
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 662894
BOOTS
Address: CASTLE MALL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3DD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 767970
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 12 ST. STEPHENS STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3SA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 619179
BOOTS
Address: 34-36 LONDON STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 1LD
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 621295
BOOTS
Address: 78 HALL ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3HP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 610138
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (NORWICH)
Address: 71 CASTLE MALL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3DD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NORWICH)
Address: 19 CASTLE MALL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3DD
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
OCULUS CONTACT LENS CENTRE
Address: 49 ALL SAINTS GREEN, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3LY
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
MOSS AND LEAKEY OPTICIANS (NORWICH)
Address: 1 TIMBERHILL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR1 3JZ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [NORWICH]
Address: 1 HAYMARKET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR2 1QD
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS (NORWICH)
Address: 11-15 RAMPANT HORSE STREET, NORWICH, NR2 1QR
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Norwich Station is 0.24 miles away.
Address: Norwich station, Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF
Norwich is situated on the Great Eastern Main Line|Breckland line|Bittern Line|The Wherry Lines and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Norwich Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Brundall Gardens Station is 4.88 miles away.
Address: Brundall Gardens station, West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RG
Brundall Gardens is situated on the The Wherry Lines and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Brundall Gardens Station is an unstaffed station.