The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Norfolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Abbey Lane is a unclassified road in Broomsthorpe|KING'S LYNN with a minimum of 30 mph and a maximum speed of 60 mph and without street lighting
The street is located within the 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 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 98.48 miles North from central London., 27.01 miles North West from Norwich, 44.78 miles North East from Peterborough and 50.24 miles North East from Cambridge.
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 Lane
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005552 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Lane Broomsthorpe|KING'S LYNN
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Kings Lynn Address: Kellard House, Hardwick Rd, King's Lynn, PE30 5DG Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
15.22 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Kings Lynn Address: Clenchwarton Rd Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.07 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Norwich West Showground A47 Address: Longwater Interchange Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
22.14 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Norwich Airport Address: Delft Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
24.82 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Norwich Address: Norwich Sports Village, Drayton High Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
24.90 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Norfolk |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Lane | |
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| Latitude | 52.825880 |
| Longitude | 0.739606 |
| OS Easting (X): | 584558 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 328925 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TF846289 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Fakenham Road | |
| Broomsthorpe Road | |
| Old Fakenham Road |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 15:46 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 23 December 2024 at 18:00 (14.03 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.6°C (95.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00135675 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 48.70 |
| Area Population | 2128.00 |
| Male Population | 1083.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1045.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026695 |
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| LSOA Name: | King's Lynn and West Norfolk 002D |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005552 |
| MSOA Name: | King's Lynn and West Norfolk 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Fakenham Superstore |
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| Oak St, Fakenham, NR21 9DX |
| 0345 026 9522 |
| Distance: 4.39 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fakenham Superstore |
| Morrisons Fakenham |
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| Clipbush Lane, Fakenham NR21 8SW |
| 01328 855295 |
| Distance: 5.54 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Fakenham |
| Tesco Heacham Express |
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| 5 Lynn Rd, Heacham, PE31 7HU |
| 0345 026 9895 |
| Distance: 11.69 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Heacham Express |
| Waitrose Swaffham |
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| Castle Acre Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HT |
| 01760 336307 |
| Distance: 11.98 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Swaffham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01328 - Fakenham |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| King's Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk &PE30 1EX |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01553 616 200 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North West Norfolk |
| The Member of Parliament is James Wild |
| Details for the MP James Wild on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Wild on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election James Wild won with a majority of 4,954 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,415 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bircham with Rudhams Ward |
| Parish: East Rudham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Norfolk |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
West Raynham Church of England Primary Academy
Address: West Raynham Church of England Primary Academy, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact:
West Raynham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: West Raynham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact:
Blenheim Park Academy
Address: Blenheim Park Academy, Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7PX
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01485528368
Blenheim Park Primary School
Address: Blenheim Park Primary School, Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7PX
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact:
Rudham CofE Primary Academy
Address: Rudham CofE Primary Academy, School Road, East Rudham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8RF
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01485528230
Rudham CofE Primary School
Address: Rudham CofE Primary School, School Road, East Rudham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8RF
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 37 BRIDGE STREET, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 9AG
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 65 NORWICH ROAD, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 8BA
Distance: 4.80 miles
Contact: :
BURNHAM MARKET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 FRONT STREET, BURNHAM MARKET, KING'S LYNN, PE31 8EJ
Distance: 8.29 miles
Contact: :
WELLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: MILL ROAD, WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, NORFOLK, NR23 1RF
Distance: 9.74 miles
Contact: :
HALL FARM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH LANE, ROYDON, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE32 1AR
Distance: 9.75 miles
Contact: :
GRANGE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: LYNN ROAD, SNETTISHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 7QB
Distance: 10.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GREAT MASSINGHAM SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, GREAT MASSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE32 2JQ
Distance: 4.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 520521
FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: MEDITRINA PARK, TRINITY ROAD, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 8SY
Distance: 5.42 miles
Contact: :
FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MEDITRINA HOUSE, TRINITY ROAD, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 8SY
Distance: 5.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 851321
BAYFIELD SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, DOCKING, KING'S LYNN, PE31 8NH
Distance: 6.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 518336
DR ACHESON & PARTNERS
Address: CLEAVES DRIVE, WALSINGHAM, NORFOLK, NR22 6EQ
Distance: 7.44 miles
Contact: :
LITCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MANOR DRIVE, LITCHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE32 2NW
Distance: 7.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 701568
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 7-9 MARKET PLACE, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 9BG
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 862019
WELL
Address: LIDL RETAIL PARK, HOLT ROAD, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 8JG
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 851944
FAKENHAM PHARMACY
Address: MEDITRINA HOUSE, TRINITY ROAD, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 8SY
Distance: 5.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 850301
BOOTS
Address: 1 JUBILEE COURT, HUNSTANTON ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 6HH
Distance: 9.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 540792
DAVID JAGGER LTD
Address: 5 STAITHE STREET, WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, NORFOLK, NR23 1AG
Distance: 10.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01328 710239
ALAN STOCKLEY & CO LTD
Address: LYNN ROAD, SNETTISHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 7LR
Distance: 10.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 541230
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EYECARE LTD
Address: COXFORD COTTAGE, OLD FAKENHAM ROAD, COXFORD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 6TB
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (FAKENHAM)
Address: 17-19 BRIDGE STREET, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 9AG
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FAKENHAM)
Address: 3 BRIDGE STREET, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK, NR21 9AG
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (FAKENHAM)
Address: 25 NORWICH STREET, FAKENHAM, NR21 9AF
Distance: 4.59 miles
Contact: :
WIGRAM & WARE - DERSINGHAM
Address: 4 JUBILEE COURT, HUNSTANTON ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE31 6HH
Distance: 9.99 miles
Contact: :
DIPPLE AND CONWAY OPTICIANS - SWAFFHAM
Address: 63-65 MARKET PLACE, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK, PE37 7AQ
Distance: 12.49 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kings Lynn Station is 14.90 miles away.
Address: Kings Lynn station, Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX
Kings Lynn is situated on the Fen Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Kings Lynn Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Watlington Station is 18.26 miles away.
Address: Watlington station, Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF
Watlington is situated on the Fen Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Watlington Station is an unstaffed station.