Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Eye. It uses the postcode PE6 7WE. The street has a length of approximately 60 metres.
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 City of Peterborough (B) 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 30102089 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Cambridgeshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 76.44 miles North from central London., 2.87 miles North East from Peterborough, 30.74 miles North West from Cambridge and 34.2 miles North from Bedford.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of PETERBOROUGH
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 E02003241 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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:Travelodge Peterborough Eye Green Address: Crowlands Road, Eye Green, Peterborough, PE6 7SZ Telephone: 0871 984 6097 Visit Hotel Page |
0.75 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Peterborough Central Address: New Rd, Peterborough, PE1 1FW Telephone: 0871 984 6303 Visit Hotel Page |
2.61 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Peterborough North Address: 1023 Lincoln Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.94 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Peterborough Hampton Address: 4 Ashbourne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.05 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Peterborough - Ferry Meadows Address: Ham Lane, Orton Meadows Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.34 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 10008048218
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10008048217
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10008048216
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10008048215
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10008048219
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10008061077
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £155,000 | £175,000 | £165,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Edward Stuart Estate Agents | Office 34, Pinnacle House, Newark Road, Peterborough,PE1 5WG | Visit Website |
| Keepmoat | Chamberlain Way Paston Peterborough PE4 7EB | Visit Website |
| Edward Stuart Estate Agents | Office 34 4-5 Pinnacle House Peterborough PE1 5YD | Visit Website |
| Sharman Quinney | 181 Newark Avenue Peterborough PE1 4NL | Visit Website |
| Firmin & Co | 381 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4RA | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cambridgeshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.604457 |
| Longitude | -0.198640 |
| OS Easting (X): | 521974 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 302304 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TF220023 |
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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| Westminster Gardens | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
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| Sunset | 15:50 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wittering 22 December 2024 at 09:00 (10.93 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.3°C (87.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (16 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00078979 |
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| ONS Area Name | Comfortable Suburbia |
| Average Age | 42.05 |
| Area Population | 1704.00 |
| Male Population | 845.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 859.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 16 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015620 |
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| LSOA Name: | Peterborough 005D |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003241 |
| MSOA Name: | Peterborough 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Peterborough |
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| 112 Oxney Road, Peterborough, England, PE1 5NG |
| 01733 897766 |
| Distance: 1.3 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Peterborough |
| Tesco Paston Express |
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| Chadburn, Paston, Peterborough, PE4 7DH |
| 0345 674 6370 |
| Distance: 1.84 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Paston Express |
| Tesco Dogsthorpe Esso Express |
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| Welland Rd, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 3SA |
| 0345 026 9017 |
| Distance: 1.86 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dogsthorpe Esso Express |
| Iceland Lincoln Road |
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| 232/246 Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough, PE1 2NE |
| 01733555616 |
| Distance: 2.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Lincoln Road |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01733 - Peterborough |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.8 | N | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Peterborough |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough &PE1 1PJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01733 747 474 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Peterborough |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew Pakes |
| Details for the MP Andrew Pakes on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew Pakes on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew Pakes won with a majority of 118 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,378 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Eye &Thorney and Newborough Ward |
| Parish: Eye Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Cambridgeshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Lime Academy Parnwell
Address: Lime Academy Parnwell, Saltersgate, Parnwell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4YH
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Welland Academy
Address: Welland Academy, Scalford Drive, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4TR
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01733563180
Newark Hill Academy
Address: Newark Hill Academy, Eastfield Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4RE
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01733566053
Paston Ridings Primary School
Address: Paston Ridings Primary School, Paston Ridings, Paston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7XG
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01733762742
Norwood Primary School
Address: Norwood Primary School, Gunthorpe Road, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7DZ
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: 01733574717
Lime Academy Parnwell
Address: Lime Academy Parnwell, Saltersgate, Parnwell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4YH
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01733942912
Eye CofE Primary School
Address: Eye CofE Primary School, Eyebury Road, Eye, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7TD
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01733222314
England Secondary Schools
City of Peterborough Academy
Address: City of Peterborough Academy, Reeves Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5LQ
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01733821440
Nearest Hospitals
| Orthopaedics and Spine Specialist Hospital |
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| Address: 1 Stirling Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8YA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Orthopaedics and Spine Specialist Hospital |
| Telephone: 01733 333156 |
| Distance: 5.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Orthopaedics and Spine Specialist Hospital |
| Peterborough City Hospital |
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| Address: Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01733 678000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Peterborough City Hospital |
| Fitzwilliam Hospital |
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| Address: Milton Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9AQ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01733 842333 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fitzwilliam Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MR M SALEEM
Address: 62 HIGH STREET, EYE, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE6 7UY
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHADBURN, PASTON, PETERBOROUGH, PE4 7DH
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
NIGHT DENTAL LIMITED
Address: PASTON HEALTH CENTRE, CHADBURN, PETERBOROUGH, PE4 7DG
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
FULBRIDGE ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 107 FULBRIDGE ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 3LE
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: EASTFIELD HOUSE, 147 EASTFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 4AU
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
157 DENTAL GROUP
Address: 157 BROADWAY, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 4DD
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
EYE SURGERY
Address: LAUREL FARM HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, EYE, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE6 7UX
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 222282
PARNWELL SURGERY
Address: SALTERSGATE, PARNWELL, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 4YL
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
NIGHTINGALE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: NIGHTINGALE MEDICAL CENTRE, DAMSON DRIVE, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 4FS
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
NIGHTINGALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: DAMSON DRIVE, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 4FS
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 615090
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CHADBURN, PASTON, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE4 7DH
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 572584
THOMAS WALKER SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 87-91 PRINCES STREET, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2QP
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 21 HIGH STREET, EYE, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE6 7UP
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 222125
DOGSTHORPE PHARMACY
Address: 54 CENTRAL AVENUE, DOGSTHORPE, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 4LH
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 565423
WELL
Address: CHADBURN CENTRE, PASTON, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE4 7DG
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 322907
PHARMADOSE
Address: 14 DODSON WAY, FEN COURT, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 5XJ
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 555228
MI PHARMACY (EASTFIELD ROAD BRANCH)
Address: 127 EASTFIELD ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 4AU
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 310751
THOMAS WALKER PHARMACY
Address: THOMAS WALKER MEDICAL CENTRE, 87 PRINCES STREET, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2QP
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01733 313130
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SASK OPTICS (PETERBOROUGH)
Address: 293 LINCOLN ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 2PH
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC (PETERBOROUGH)
Address: 172 LINCOLN ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 2NW
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL EYES OPTICIANS (PETERBOROUGH)
Address: 32 NORTH STREET, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 2RA
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
WESTGATE OPTICAL
Address: WESTGATE HOUSE, PARK ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 2TA
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (PETERBOROUGH)
Address: 10 WESTGATE, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 1RA
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
THE OCULIST - PETERBOROUGH
Address: 24 WESTGATE ARCADE, QUEENSGATE CENTRE, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE1 1PY
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Peterborough Station is 2.96 miles away.
Address: Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Peterborough is situated on the Ely to Peterborough Line|East Coast Main Line|Peterborough to Lincoln line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by London North Eastern Railway.
Peterborough Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Whittlesea Station is 5.06 miles away.
Address: Whittlesea station, Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF
Whittlesea is situated on the Ely to Peterborough Line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Whittlesea Station is an unstaffed station.