Abbey Road is a street located near the village of Flixton and near the village of St Margaret South Elmham. The street has a length of approximately 2,959 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Suffolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the East Suffolk 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 42502364 and 42500225 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of NR35 1NJ and NR35 1NL.
It is located within the county of Suffolk, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 90.96 miles North East from central London., 15.22 miles South from Norwich, 27.47 miles North from Ipswich and 56.8 miles East from Cambridge.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of BUNGAY
Map of Abbey Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006314 (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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Norwich East Broadlands A47 Address: Broadland Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.48 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Lowestoft Address: 249 Yarmouth Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.49 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Lowestoft Address: Leisure Way, Lowestoft, NR32 4TZ Telephone: 0871 984 6408 Visit Hotel Page |
14.63 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Address: 14 Queens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3PR Telephone: 0871 984 6297 Visit Hotel Page |
14.96 |
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5: 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 |
14.96 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Road
UPRN: 100091572067
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10012982823
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10012982824
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £522,000 | £522,000 | £522,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Starkings & Watson | 57a Earsham Street, Bungay, NR35 1AF | Visit Website |
| Musker McIntyre | 3 Earsham Street, Bungay, NR35 1AE | |
| William H. Brown | 19 Earsham Street, Bungay, NR35 1AE | Visit Website |
| Durrants | 32-34 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, IP20 9AU | Visit Website |
| Musker McIntyre | 5 London Road, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9BH |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Suffolk |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 52.420439 |
| Longitude | 1.414205 |
| OS Easting (X): | 632127 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 285797 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM321858 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Road
- ABBEY FARM
- STARNACRE FARM
- KINGFISHERS BARN
- THE RETREAT
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Church Road | junction |
| Wash Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:48 |
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| Sunset | 16:22 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 21 January 2025 at 09:00 (28.10 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Fog |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.7°C (97.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00154470 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 45.85 |
| Area Population | 2242.00 |
| Male Population | 1129.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1113.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01030285 |
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| LSOA Name: | Waveney 013D |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006314 |
| MSOA Name: | Waveney 013 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Beccles |
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| 4B/4C Taylors Square, Newgate, Beccles, NR34 9QB |
| 01502714187 |
| Distance: 6.86 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Beccles |
| Tesco Beccles Superstore |
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| George Westwood Way, Beccles, NR34 9QH |
| 0345 677 9870 |
| Distance: 6.9 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Beccles Superstore |
| Morrisons Beccles |
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| George Westwood Way, Beccles NR34 9BP |
| 01502 717667 |
| Distance: 7.21 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Beccles |
| Tesco Oulton Broad Esso Express |
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| 122 Beccles Rd, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR33 8QX |
| 0345 677 9528 |
| Distance: 12.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Oulton Broad Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01986 - Bungay |
| Area Code: 01508 - Brooke |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of East Suffolk |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Waveney |
| The Member of Parliament is Adrian Ramsay |
| Details for the MP Adrian Ramsay on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Adrian Ramsay on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Adrian Ramsay won with a majority of 5,594 the result was Green gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,056 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bungay & Wainford Ward |
| Parish: Flixton (The Saints Ward) Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Suffolk |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| All Hallows Hospital (Station Road) |
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| Address: Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2QL, |
| NHS Sector |
| All Hallows Hospital |
| Distance: 5.55 (miles) |
| Directions from to All Hallows Hospital (Station Road) |
| Ecch Beccles Hospital |
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| Address: St. Marys Road, Beccles, NR34 9NQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| East Coast Community Healthcare C.I.C |
| Telephone: 01502 719820 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ecch Beccles Hospital |
| Hartismere Hospital |
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| Address: Castleton Way, Eye, IP23 7BH, |
| Independent Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 21.53 (miles) |
| Directions from to Hartismere Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 ST. MARYS STREET, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK, NR35 1AX
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 26 REDENHALL ROAD, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9ER
Distance: 4.87 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HOOKER HOUSE, QUAY STREET, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8EP
Distance: 6.42 miles
Contact: :
DYNAMIC DENTAL STUDIO
Address: THE OLD CREAMERY, ANGEL LINK, HALESWORTH, IP19 8SW
Distance: 6.57 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 19 BLYBURGATE, BECCLES, SUFFOLK, NR34 9TB
Distance: 6.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 33 STATION ROAD, BECCLES, SUFFOLK, NR34 9QH
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BUNGAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 28 ST. JOHNS ROAD, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK, NR35 1LP
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01986 892055
HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARLESTON DOCTORS SURGERY, BULLOCK FAIR CLOSE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AT
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 853217
PADDOCK ROAD SURGERY
Address: PADDOCK ROAD, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AR
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: :
CUTLERS HILL SURGERY
Address: BUNGAY ROAD, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8SG
Distance: 6.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01986 874618
BECCLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST. MARYS ROAD, BECCLES, SUFFOLK, NR34 9NX
Distance: 6.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 712662
BECCLES MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BECCLES MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. MARYS ROAD, BECCLES, NR34 9NX
Distance: 6.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: ST. JOHNS ROAD, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK, NR35 1LP
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01986 896568
BOOTS
Address: 4 ST. MARYS STREET, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK, NR35 1AX
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01986 892348
BOOTS
Address: 17 THE THOROUGHFARE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AH
Distance: 5.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 852338
CUTLERS HILL PHARMACY
Address: BUNGAY ROAD, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8SG
Distance: 6.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01986 835877
BOOTS
Address: 26 MARKET PLACE, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8AY
Distance: 6.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01986 834900
BECCLES HCC LTD
Address: WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST. MARYS ROAD, BECCLES, SUFFOLK, NR34 9NQ
Distance: 6.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 717278
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
MARTIN STOREY OPTICIANS (BUNGAY)
Address: 3 UPPER OLLAND STREET, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK, NR35 1BD
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY LTD - HARLESTON
Address: 33B THE THOROUGHFARE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AS
Distance: 4.96 miles
Contact: :
JEFFERY & ASSOCIATES (HARLESTON)
Address: 10 OLD MARKET PLACE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9BE
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: :
JEFFERY & ASSOCIATES (HALESWORTH)
Address: 4-5 RECTORY STREET, HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK, IP19 8AF
Distance: 6.38 miles
Contact: :
CECIL AMEY OPTICIANS - HALESWORTH
Address: 9 - 10 BRIDGE STREET, HALESWORTH, IP19 8AB
Distance: 6.40 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - BECCLES
Address: 2A THE WALK, BECCLES, NR34 9AJ
Distance: 6.79 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Brampton (Suffolk) Station is 5.73 miles away.
Address: Brampton station, Station Road, near Brampton, Suffolk, NR34 8EF
Brampton (Suffolk) is situated on the East Suffolk line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Brampton (Suffolk) Station is an unstaffed station.
Halesworth Station is 6.39 miles away.
Address: Halesworth station, Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ
Halesworth is situated on the East Suffolk line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Halesworth Station is an unstaffed station.