Abbey Road is a street located near the village of Carleton Rode and in the village of Old Buckenham and near the village of Old Buckenham. The street has a length of approximately 3,941 metres.
The street is located within the Breckland District 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 4001581 and 4002000 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of NR17 1RT, NR17 1PZ, NR17 1PU and NR17 1QA.
It is located within the county of Norfolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 84.83 miles North East from central London., 13.59 miles South West from Norwich, 30.48 miles North from Ipswich and 44.46 miles North East from Cambridge.
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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 Road
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1: Name:Travelodge Norwich Cringleford Address: Thickthorn Service Area, A11 / A47 Interchange, Norwich Southern Bypass, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU Telephone: 0871 984 6205 Visit Hotel Page |
10.14 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Norwich West Showground A47 Address: Longwater Interchange Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.04 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Address: 14 Queens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3PR Telephone: 0871 984 6297 Visit Hotel Page |
13.29 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Norwich City Centre Duke Street Address: Duke Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.73 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside Address: 8-12 St Vedast St, Norwich, NR1 1BT Telephone: 0871 984 6438 Visit Hotel Page |
13.83 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| EB Land & Homes Agency | 100 Station Road, Attleborough, NR17 2AS | |
| Donna Kissinger | 4 & 5 Connaught Road Attleborough NR17 2BN | Visit Website |
| Hammond & Stratford | Connaught Plain, Attleborough, NR17 2EJ | Visit Website |
| Abbotts | 20 Exchange Street, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AB | Visit Website |
| Millbank Estate Agents | Wheatacre House Exchange Street Attleborough NR17 2AB | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Norfolk |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 52.493589 |
| Longitude | 1.059154 |
| OS Easting (X): | 607649 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 292848 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM076928 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Attleborough Road (B1077) | junction |
| Old Buckenham Road | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:51 |
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| Sunset | 16:22 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 20 January 2025 at 17:00 (23.28 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.8°C (89.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00134234 & E00134235 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities & Rural Life |
| Average Age | 47.13 |
| Area Population | 1730.00 |
| Male Population | 841.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 889.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026421 |
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| LSOA Name: | Breckland 013A |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005515 |
| MSOA Name: | Breckland 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Attleborough |
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| High Street, Attleborough, England, NR17 2EH |
| 01953 451095 |
| Distance: 2.53 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Attleborough |
| Morrisons Wymondham |
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| Postmill Close, Wymondham NR18 0NS |
| 01953 828879 |
| Distance: 5.87 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Wymondham |
| Waitrose Wymondham |
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| Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0SH |
| 01953 607772 |
| Distance: 6.75 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wymondham |
| Morrisons Diss |
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| Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4XF |
| 01379 640954 |
| Distance: 8.62 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Diss |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01953 - Wymondham |
| Area Code: 01379 - Diss |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Breckland |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk &NR19 1EE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01362 656 870 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Norfolk |
| The Member of Parliament is George Freeman |
| Details for the MP George Freeman on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP George Freeman on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election George Freeman won with a majority of 3,054 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,238 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: The Buckenhams & Banham Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Carleton Rode, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1RW
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: 01953789384
Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
Address: Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RH
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01953860380
Old Buckenham Community Primary School
Address: Old Buckenham Community Primary School, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RH
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Old Buckenham High School
Address: Old Buckenham High School, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RL
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AS
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 453166
DR OXLEY & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AF
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 453166
KENNINGHALL PRACTICE
Address: QUIDENHAM ROAD, KENNINGHALL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR16 2EF
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: :
WINDMILL SURGERY
Address: LONDON ROAD, WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK, NR18 0AF
Distance: 5.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 607607
WYMONDHAM MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WYMONDHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, POSTMILL CLOSE, WYMONDHAM, NR18 0RF
Distance: 6.03 miles
Contact: :
WYMONDHAM MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: WYMONDHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, POSTMILL CLOSE, WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK, NR18 0RF
Distance: 6.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 602220
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
MARTIN CHRISTOPHER OPTICIANS LTD
Address: CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - ATTLEBOROUGH
Address: 11 CHURCH STREET, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AH
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
ZANDIELLE CLINIC
Address: QUEENS SQUARE, ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, NR17 2AE
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - WYMONDHAM
Address: 10 MARKET PLACE, WYMONDHAM, NR18 0AQ
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WYMONDHAM)
Address: 39 MARKET STREET, WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK, NR18 0AJ
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
SJSOPTICAL LTD
Address: PROPERTY HOUSE, THE STREET, LONG STRATTON, NORWICH, NR15 2XQ
Distance: 7.43 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Attleborough Station is 2.10 miles away.
Address: Attleborough station, Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS
Attleborough is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Attleborough Station is an unstaffed station.
Spooner Row Station is 3.08 miles away.
Address: Spooner Row station, Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH
Spooner Row is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Spooner Row Station is an unstaffed station.