Abbey Drive is a street located in the town of Littleborough. It uses the postcode OL15 0NA. The street has a length of approximately 241 metres.
The street is located within the Rochdale District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 32000002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 169.89 miles North West from central London., 12.14 miles North East from Manchester, 25.8 miles South West from Leeds and 31.72 miles North West from Sheffield.
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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| 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 Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Rochdale Address: Newhey Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.17 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Oldham Chadderton Address: Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2QS Telephone: 0871 559 1836 Visit Hotel Page |
5.69 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Oldham Central Address: Westwood Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.70 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Manchester Birch M62 Westbound Address: Moto Service Area, M62, Middleton, Heywood, OL10 2QH Telephone: 0871 984 6161 Visit Hotel Page |
6.86 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Manchester Birch M62 Eastbound Address: Moto Service Area, M62, Heywood, OL10 2QH Telephone: 0871 984 6262 Visit Hotel Page |
6.90 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Onward Living | New Road, Rochdale, OL15 8PJ | Visit Website |
| Face to Face Estate Agents | 49-51 Church Street, Littleborough, Rochdale OL15 8AB | Visit Website |
| Andrew Kelly | 24-26 Hare Hill Road, Littleborough, Lancashire OL15 9AD | Visit Website |
| Ellen Kay Letting and Management Services | 105 Dale Street, Milnrow, Rochdale,OL16 3NW | Visit Website |
| Cowell & Norford | 88 Dale Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4HX | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Location Details
| Abbey Drive | |
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| Latitude | 53.635011 |
| Longitude | -2.107531 |
| OS Easting (X): | 392890 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 415419 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD929154 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Brown Lodge Drive | junction |
| Brown Lodge Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:21 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 22 December 2024 at 23:00 (15.69 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.3°C (65.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (16 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00027942 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 40.76 |
| Area Population | 1413.00 |
| Male Population | 674.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 739.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01005516 |
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| LSOA Name: | Rochdale 003A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001134 |
| MSOA Name: | Rochdale 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Littleborough Local |
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| 42-44 Harehill Road, Littleborough, England, OL15 9BA |
| 01706 377608 |
| Distance: 0.8 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Littleborough Local |
| Iceland Rochdale Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 5 Kingsway Ret Park, Rochdale, , OL16 5AF |
| 01706559152 |
| Distance: 1.58 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Rochdale Food Warehouse |
| Asda Rochdale Kingsway |
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| Unit 2 Kingsway Retail Park, Rochdale, OL16 5AF |
| 01706 704700 |
| Distance: 1.6 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Rochdale Kingsway |
| Morrisons Rochdale |
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| 285 Kingsway, Rochdale OL16 4AT |
| 01706 646484 |
| Distance: 1.9 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Rochdale |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01706 | LITTLEBOROUGH - LCLIT | P17 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 11 | 3.8 | >=30 | Y | 42 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Rochdale |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| PO Box 39, Municipal Offices, Rochdale, Lancashire &OL16 1XU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01706 647 474 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Rochdale |
| The Member of Parliament is Paul Waugh |
| Details for the MP Paul Waugh on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Paul Waugh on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Paul Waugh won with a majority of 1,440 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 72,507 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Littleborough Lakeside Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Victoria Street, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 9DB
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01706378061
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough, Whitelees Road, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 8DU
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01706378032
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Address: Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School, Bridgenorth Drive, Littleborough, OL15 0ES
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01706378083
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01706378268
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
Crossgates Primary School
Address: Crossgates Primary School, Kiln Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3HB
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01706654573
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Address: Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School, St James Street, Milnrow, Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3JT
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01706643973
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Union Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9QA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01706378991
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Dearnley
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Dearnley, Union Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9QA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
Moorhouse Primary School
Address: Moorhouse Primary School, Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4DR
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact:
Kentmere Primary Academy
Address: Kentmere Primary Academy, Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9EE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01706647533
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, Millgate, Halifax Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2NU
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Hollingworth Academy
Address: Hollingworth Academy, Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01706292800
Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College
Address: Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College, Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact:
Wardle Academy
Address: Wardle Academy, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01706373911
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
7 DAY ACCESS LITTLEBOROUGH HUB
Address: LITTLEBOROUGH HC, FEATHERSTALL ROAD, ROCHDALE, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8HF
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 7638292
LITTLEBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8HF
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Address: LITTLEBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE, FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8HF
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 393000
PENNINE SURGERY
Address: LITTLEBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE, FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8HF
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 374990
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 22 WINTON STREET, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8AR
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 378476
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR.
Address: VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, PEEL STREET, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8AQ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 370666
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HOOSON AND STUTTARD OPTICIANS
Address: 46 VICTORIA STREET, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 9DB
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
COMPLETE COMMUNITY CARE (NORTH WEST) LTD
Address: 89 PARK ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9BP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
CLINIC FOR EYES LTD
Address: 268 ENTWISLE ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2LJ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
GRAHAM NUSSBAUM LTD
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
YATES & SUDDELL OPTICIANS (MILNROW)
Address: 109 DALE STREET, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 3NW
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE OPTICAL
Address: 149 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0DR
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Smithy Bridge Station is 0.28 miles away.
Address: Smithy Bridge station, Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZ
Smithy Bridge is situated on the Calder Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Smithy Bridge Station is an unstaffed station.
Littleborough Station is 0.76 miles away.
Address: Littleborough station, Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8AR
Littleborough is situated on the Calder Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Littleborough Station is staffed on a part time basis.