The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
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 region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the region of the UK. It's 86.66 miles North from central London., 32.58 miles West from Norwich, 33.33 miles East from Peterborough and 37.74 miles North East from Cambridge.
ABBEY LAKES CLOSE is within the Post Town of KING'S LYNN
Map of Abbey Lakes Close
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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 Lakes Close
| 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 |
6.33 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Kings Lynn Address: Clenchwarton Rd Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.08 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Kings Lynn Long Sutton Address: Wisbech Rd, Long Sutton, PE12 9AG Telephone: 0871 984 6082 Visit Hotel Page |
17.42 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Thetford Address: Maine Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
21.04 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Thetford Address: Bridge St, Thetford, IP24 3AF Telephone: 0871 559 1889 Visit Hotel Page |
21.30 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Lakes Close
UPRN: 10023637664
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: No
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Location Details
| Abbey Lakes Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.691305 |
| Longitude | 0.526285 |
| OS Easting (X): | 570715 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 313434 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TF707134 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:43 |
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| Sunset | 16:37 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Marham 28 January 2025 at 23:00 (3.31 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.2°C (87.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Kings Lynn Hardwick |
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| Scania Way, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King's Lynn, England, PE30 4LR |
| 01553 628200 |
| Distance: 5.58 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kings Lynn Hardwick |
| Iceland Kings Lynn Food Warehous |
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| UNIT A, HARDWICK RETAIL PARK, KINGS LYNN, PE30 4NA |
| 01553775436 |
| Distance: 5.62 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Kings Lynn Food Warehous |
| Tesco Kings Lynn Extra |
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| Hardwick Rd, Kings Lynn, PE30 4NA |
| 0345 610 2909 |
| Distance: 5.85 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kings Lynn Extra |
| Tesco King's Lynn Gaywood Superstore |
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| St Faiths Dr, Gaywood, King's Lynn, PE30 4PU |
| 0345 677 9392 |
| Distance: 6.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco King's Lynn Gaywood Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01553 - Kings Lynn |
| Area Code: 01760 - Swaffham |
| Area Code: 01366 - Downham Market |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
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| Address: Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET, |
| NHS Sector |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn. NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01553 613 613 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.02 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital |
| The Fermoy Unit, Kings Lynn |
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| Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, QE Hospital, Gayton Road, PE30 4ET, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 9.02 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Fermoy Unit, Kings Lynn |
| BMI The Sandringham Hospital |
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| Address: Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4HJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01553 769770 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Sandringham Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTISTRY FOR YOU (MARHAM) LTD
Address: 1 ASH ROAD, UPPER MARHAM, KING'S LYNN, PE33 9LP
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
MARHAM DENTAL CENTRE
Address: MARHAM, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE33 9NP
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: :
WEST NORFOLK PRIMARY CARE TRUST
Address: EXTONS ROAD, KINGS LYNN, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 5NU
Distance: 6.29 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (GAYTON ROAD)
Address: 3 GAYTON ROAD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4EA
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (WOOTTON ROAD)
Address: 107 WOOTTON ROAD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4DJ
Distance: 6.41 miles
Contact: :
HALL FARM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH LANE, ROYDON, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE32 1AR
Distance: 6.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MARHAM SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, THE STREET, MARHAM, NORFOLK, PE33 9HP
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01760 337394
NARBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: THE MALTINGS, MAIN ROAD, NARBOROUGH, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE32 1TE
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01760 337821
FAIRSTEAD SURGERY
Address: CENTRE POINT, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4SR
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: :
GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CONGHAM ROAD, GRIMSTON, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE32 1DW
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01485 600341
WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ROWAN CLOSE, WATLINGTON, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE33 0TU
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 810253
GAYTON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GAYTON ROAD, GAYWOOD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4DY
Distance: 6.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 6 CENTRE POINT, FAIRSTEAD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4SR
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 763200
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 4, HARDWICK RETAIL PARK, CAMPBELLS MEADOW, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4WP
Distance: 5.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 775315
WATLINGTON HEALTH
Address: WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, ROWAN CLOSE, WATLINGTON, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK, PE33 0TU
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 810253
WELL
Address: GAYTON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, GAYTON ROAD, GAYWOOD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4DY
Distance: 6.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 766140
CLOCK PHARMACY
Address: 1 GAYTON ROAD, GAYWOOD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4EA
Distance: 6.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 774716
BOOTS
Address: SOUTHGATES MEDICAL CENTRE, 41 GOODWINS ROAD, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 5QX
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01553 819730
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
LOW VISION CLINIC OPD
Address: QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, GAYTON ROAD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4ET
Distance: 5.61 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HARDWICK - KINGS LYNN)
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, 2 SCANIA WAY, HARDWICK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4LR
Distance: 5.61 miles
Contact: :
KINGS LYNN HARDWICK EXTRA
Address: HARDWICK ROAD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4NA
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: :
EYE-D
Address: 59C LYNN ROAD, GAYWOOD, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 4PR
Distance: 6.41 miles
Contact: :
WIGRAM & WARE - BLACKFRIARS STREET
Address: 8 BLACKFRIARS STREET, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 1NN
Distance: 6.78 miles
Contact: :
MOSS AND LEAKEY OPTICIANS (KINGS LYNN)
Address: 16 NORFOLK STREET, KING'S LYNN, NORFOLK, PE30 1AN
Distance: 6.96 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Watlington Station is 6.12 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.
Kings Lynn Station is 6.71 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.