Abbey Drive in the town of Bishops Waltham
About Abbey Drive
Abbey Drive is a street located in the town of Bishop's Waltham. It uses the postcode SO32 1QY. The street has a length of approximately 120 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 Winchester Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
It is located within the county of Hampshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 61.54 miles South West from central London., 8.33 miles South East from Winchester, 8.42 miles North East from Southampton and 12.36 miles North West from Portsmouth.
ABBEY DRIVE is within the Post Town of SOUTHAMPTON
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 Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004840 (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 Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Southampton - M27, J7 Address: Botley Road, West End Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.55 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Eastleigh Central Address: Southampton Rd, Hampshire, Eastleigh, SO50 9FJ Telephone: 0871 984 6201 Visit Hotel Page |
5.42 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Southampton Eastleigh Address: Ham Farm, Twyford Rd, Eastleigh, SO50 4LF Telephone: 0871 984 6213 Visit Hotel Page |
5.67 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Southampton Airport Address: Mitchell Way, Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.93 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Southampton Eastleigh Address: Leigh Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.45 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £680,000 | £715,000 | £697,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £714,950 | £585,000 | £631,650 | 9 |
| 2022 | £594,950 | £589,950 | £582,838 | 8 |
| 2024 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| White & Guard Estate Agents | Brook House, Brook Street, Bishops Waltham,SO32 1AX | Visit Website |
| Charters | St. George's Square Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1AF | |
| Pearsons | Cross Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1EZ | Visit Website |
| Weller Patrick Estate Agents | High Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AA | Visit Website |
| Dunhill Property | 3 Red Lion Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1ST | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hampshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Drive | |
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| Latitude | 50.954262 |
| Longitude | -1.228483 |
| OS Easting (X): | 454184 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 117547 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU542175 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Tangier Lane | junction |
| Waltham Road | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
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| Sunset | 16:17 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Thorney Island 16 November 2024 at 06:00 (16.43 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.6°C (100.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00117977 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 39.96 |
| Area Population | 2016.00 |
| Male Population | 974.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1042.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 11 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023220 |
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| LSOA Name: | Winchester 012A |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004840 |
| MSOA Name: | Winchester 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Fair Oak Esso Express |
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| Winchester Rd, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7HD |
| 0345 677 9286 |
| Distance: 3.12 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Fair Oak Esso Express |
| Tesco Hedge End Express |
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| 5 St Lukes Close, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2US |
| 0345 674 6529 |
| Distance: 3.76 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hedge End Express |
| Tesco Hedge End Tanhouse Ln Express |
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| Tanhouse Ln, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0UG |
| 0345 026 9431 |
| Distance: 4.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hedge End Tanhouse Ln Express |
| Sainsburys Hedge End |
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| Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton, England, SO30 2UH |
| 01489 790452 |
| Distance: 4.38 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hedge End |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01489 - Bishops Waltham |
| Area Code: 01329 - Fareham |
| Area Code: 01962 - Winchester |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Winchester |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, Hampshire &SO23 9LJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01962 840 222 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Meon Valley |
| The Member of Parliament is Danny Chambers |
| Details for the MP Danny Chambers on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Danny Chambers on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Danny Chambers won with a majority of 13,821 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 78,289 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bishop's Waltham Ward |
| Parish: Bishops Waltham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Hampshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Bishop's Waltham Junior School
Address: Bishop's Waltham Junior School, Oak Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1EP
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01489892368
Bishops Waltham Infant School
Address: Bishops Waltham Infant School, Oak Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1EP
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01489892375
Nearest Hospitals
| Moorgreen Hospital |
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| Address: Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3JB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 023 8047 5200 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.23 (miles) |
| Directions from to Moorgreen Hospital |
| Optegra Eye Hospital Hampshire |
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| Address: 3 Fusion, 1200 Parkway, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Optegra UK |
| Telephone: 01329 316 700 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to Optegra Eye Hospital Hampshire |
| Fareham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Sarisbury, Fareham, SO31 7DQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01489 587400 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.82 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fareham Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PRIORY PARK
Address: ELIZABETH WAY, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1SQ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
HOE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: HOE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1DS
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
THURLOW DENTAL CARE
Address: THURLOW, BOTLEY ROAD, HORTON HEATH, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7DW
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
FAIR OAK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CAMPBELL WAY, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 7AX
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.FAIROAKDENTAL.CO.UK
DENTAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Address: 61 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2ES
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://OAKWOODDP.CO.UK
WICKHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
Address: MILL LANE, WICKHAM, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO17 5AL
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BISHOPS WALTHAM SURGERY
Address: LOWER LANE, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1GR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01489 892288
LIVING WELL PARTNERSHIP BOTLEY
Address: MORTIMER ROAD, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 2UG
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
STOKEWOOD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8AU
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: :
STOKEWOOD SURGERY
Address: FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8AU
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 692000
LIVING WELL PARTNERSHIP ST LUKES
Address: ST. LUKES CLOSE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2US
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: :
THE PARK SURGERY
Address: 35, THE PARK, UNION LANE, DROXFORD, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 3QQ
Distance: 3.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01239 833121
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: WARDS CHEMISTS, HIGH STREET, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1AB
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01489 892603
BISHOPS WALTHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1AB
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01489 892499
FAIR OAK VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 37 SUMMERLANDS ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 7AU
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80693322
LALYS PHARMACY
Address: 7 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01489 782065
STRAWBERRY FIELDS PHARMACY
Address: FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8AU
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 694845
ST LUKE'S PHARMACY
Address: GOODLANDS HOUSE, ST. LUKES CLOSE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 2US
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01489 795533
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Botley Station is 2.91 miles away.
Address: Botley station, Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY
Botley is situated on the Eastleigh to Fareham Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Botley Station is an unstaffed station.
Hedge End Station is 3.25 miles away.
Address: Hedge End station, Stroudley Way, Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 2RZ
Hedge End is situated on the Eastleigh to Fareham Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Hedge End Station is staffed on a part time basis.