Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Wendling. It uses the postcode NR19 2LR. The street has a length of approximately 201 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 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 4000001 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 91.21 miles North East from central London., 18.58 miles West from Norwich, 44.68 miles North from Ipswich and 45.18 miles North East from Cambridge.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of DEREHAM
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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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005506 (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 Norwich West Showground A47 Address: Longwater Interchange Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.65 |
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2: 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 |
16.01 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Norwich Address: Norwich Sports Village, Drayton High Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.96 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Norwich Airport Address: Delft Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.30 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Norwich City Centre Duke Street Address: Duke Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
18.41 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 100090768682
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768683
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768685
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768686
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768687
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100091551854
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768688
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768690
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768691
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768693
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768694
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100090768695
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768696
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768697
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768698
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768699
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768700
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768701
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100090768702
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £246,000 | £212,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | £222,500 | £222,500 | £222,500 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Homeworks | 54 Swaffham Road, Dereham, NR19 2DL | Visit Website |
| Case & Dewing | Church Street, Dereham, NR19 2DJ | Visit Website |
| Parsons & Co | 37 Quebec Street Dereham Norfolk, NR19 2DJ | Visit Website |
| Minors & Brady | 9a Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AW | |
| William H. Brown | 3 Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AW | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.677197 |
| Longitude | 0.859958 |
| OS Easting (X): | 593321 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 312709 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TF933127 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Carr Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 15:48 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 25 December 2024 at 07:00 (12.33 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.2°C (99.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00134442 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 45.45 |
| Area Population | 1586.00 |
| Male Population | 805.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 781.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026453 |
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| LSOA Name: | Breckland 004C |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005506 |
| MSOA Name: | Breckland 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Dereham |
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| 10 Nelson Place, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EA |
| 01362695881 |
| Distance: 3.44 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dereham |
| Morrisons East Dereham |
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| Station Road, East Dereham NR19 1DF |
| 01362 691004 |
| Distance: 3.6 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons East Dereham |
| Tesco Dereham Extra |
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| Kingston Rd, Dereham, NR19 1WB |
| 0345 677 9236 |
| Distance: 4.03 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dereham Extra |
| Iceland Swaffham |
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| 77/81 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7AQ |
| 01760721620 |
| Distance: 7.46 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Swaffham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01362 - Dereham |
| Area Code: 01760 - Swaffham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.1 | 8 | 8.1 | N | 16 |
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: Lincoln Ward |
| Parish: Wendling Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Dereham Road, Scarning, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2PW
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: 01362692665
Beeston Primary School
Address: Beeston Primary School, Chapel Lane, Beeston, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NQ
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 01328701267
Beeston Primary School
Address: Beeston Primary School, Chapel Lane, Beeston, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NQ
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Dereham Hospital |
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| Address: Northgate, Dereham, NR19 2EX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01362 655210 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dereham Hospital |
| Swaffham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Sporle Road, Swaffham, PE37 7HL, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01760 726550 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 11.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Swaffham Community Hospital |
| St Luke's Hospital |
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| Address: Ellingham Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AE, |
| NHS Sector |
| St. Luke's Health Care |
| Distance: 19.07 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Luke's Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1DR
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
WELLINGTON HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17 WELLINGTON ROAD, DEREHAM, NR19 2BP
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
GWERSYLT VILLAS (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 GWERSYLT VILLAS, COWPER ROAD, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2BY
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
SWANTON MORLEY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: SWANTON MORLEY, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR20 4TX
Distance: 5.86 miles
Contact: :
SWAFFHAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: SPORLE ROAD, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7HL
Distance: 7.28 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 THE PIGHTLE, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7DF
Distance: 7.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TOFTWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 CHAPEL LANE, TOFTWOOD, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1LD
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 691196
THEATRE ROYAL SURGERY
Address: 27 THEATRE STREET, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2EN
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 852800
ORCHARD SURGERY
Address: COMMERCIAL ROAD, EAST DEREHAM, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1AE
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 693029
SHIPDHAM SURGERY
Address: CHAPEL STREET, SHIPDHAM, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 7LA
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 820225
OAK FARM SURGERY
Address: OAK FARM SURGERY, NORTH PICKENHAM ROAD, NECTON, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 8EF
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: :
NECTON SURGERY
Address: PLOWRIGHT SURGERY, NORTH PICKENHAM ROAD, NECTON, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 8EF
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01760 441344
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
REMEDIUM PHARMACY
Address: 15 ALDISS COURT, HIGH STREET, DEREHAM, NR19 1TS
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 562557
BOOTS
Address: 35 MARKET PLACE, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2AP
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 692793
WELLBEING PHARMACY
Address: 2 CHAPEL LANE, TOFTWOOD, DEREHAM, NR19 1LD
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 699919
THEATRE ROYAL PHARMACY
Address: 27 THEATRE STREET, DEREHAM, NR19 2EN
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 654326
DEREHAM PHARMACY
Address: THE ORCHARD SURGERY, COMMERCIAL ROAD, DEREHAM, NR19 1AE
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01362 692080
TESCO IN-STORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO SUPERSTORE, KINGSTON ROAD, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1WB
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779236
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
CECIL AMEY LTD - DEREHAM
Address: 3 CHURCH STREET, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1DJ
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (EAST DEREHAM)
Address: 31 MARKET PLACE, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2AP
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
MOSS AND LEAKEY OPTICIANS (DEREHAM)
Address: 29 MARKET PLACE, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 2AP
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
KINGS LYNN DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 4 NORWICH STREET, DEREHAM, NR19 1BX
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
DEREHAM EXTRA
Address: KINGSTON ROAD, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1WB
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: :
DIPPLE AND CONWAY OPTICIANS - SWAFFHAM
Address: 63-65 MARKET PLACE, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7AQ
Distance: 7.46 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Attleborough Station is 13.17 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.
Wymondham Station is 13.31 miles away.
Address: Wymondham station, Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ
Wymondham is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Wymondham Station is an unstaffed station.