Abbey Wells Road in the hamlet of Heath End in the village of East End in the village of Woolton Hill
About Abbey Wells Road
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hampshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Basingstoke and Deane 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 , situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 56.98 miles West from central London., 10.64 miles North from Andover, 15.33 miles West from Basingstoke and 20.02 miles West from Reading.
ABBEY WELLS ROAD is within the Post Town of
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 Wells Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004677 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Wells Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Newbury Tot Hill Address: Tot Hill Services, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere, Newbury, RG20 9BX Telephone: 0871 984 6204 Visit Hotel Page |
2.77 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South A339 Address: Pinchington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.23 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre London Road Address: Park Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.05 |
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4: Name:Travelodge London Newbury Road Address: 49 London Rd, Newbury, RG14 1JN Telephone: 0871 984 6475 Visit Hotel Page |
5.07 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Newbury Chieveley M4 Address: MOTO SERVICE AREA, A34 Oxford Rd, Thatcham, RG18 9XX Telephone: 0871 984 6203 Visit Hotel Page |
7.83 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Hampshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Wells Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.354585 |
| Longitude | -1.406101 |
| OS Easting (X): | 441351 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 161946 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU414619 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:25 |
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| Sunset | 16:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Middle Wallop 17 November 2024 at 05:00 (15.88 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.4°C (91.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00114395, E00114396 & E00114400 |
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| ONS Area Name | Renting Rural Retirement & Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 42.55 |
| Area Population | 1377.00 |
| Male Population | 658.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 719.00 (52%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01022500 |
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| LSOA Name: | Basingstoke and Deane 003D |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004677 |
| MSOA Name: | Basingstoke and Deane 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Newbury Andover Road Local |
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| 170 Andover Road, Newbury, England, RG14 6NT |
| 1635523974 |
| Distance: 3.33 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Newbury Andover Road Local |
| Tesco Newbury Extra |
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| Pinchington Ln, Newbury, RG14 7HB |
| 0345 677 9485 |
| Distance: 4.28 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Newbury Extra |
| Sainsburys Newbury |
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| Hectors Way, Newbury, England, RG14 5AB |
| 01635 32119 |
| Distance: 4.81 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Newbury |
| Tesco Newbury Metro |
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| 17-19 Northbrook St, Newbury, RG14 1DJ |
| 0345 677 9491 |
| Distance: 4.87 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Newbury Metro |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01635 - Newbury |
| Area Code: 01488 - Hungerford |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Basingstoke and Deane |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire &RG21 4AH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01256 844 844 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North West Hampshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Kit Malthouse |
| Details for the MP Kit Malthouse on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kit Malthouse on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kit Malthouse won with a majority of 3,288 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 78,629 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Evingar Ward |
| Parish: East Woodhay Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Woolton Hill Junior School
Address: Woolton Hill Junior School, Woolton Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9XE
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01635253364
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
Address: St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill, Woolton Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9XF
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01635253431
St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Address: St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School, East End, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0AF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01635597796
Nearest Hospitals
| West Berkshire Community Hospital |
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| Address: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01635 273300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Berkshire Community Hospital |
| Andover War Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: Charlton Road, Andover, SP10 3LB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01264 358 811 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 16.61 (miles) |
| Directions from to Andover War Memorial Hospital |
| Wantage Community Hospital |
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| Address: Garston Lane, Wantage, OX12 7AS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 26.12 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wantage Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WASH COMMON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 2 ESSEX STREET, NEWBURY, RG14 6QN
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
THE BRIARS DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 8 ST JOHNS ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7LJ
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: :
SMILE N SHINE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 110 BARTHOLOMEW STREET, NEWBURY, RG14 5DT
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: :
COUSINS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 110 BARTHOLOMEW STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 5DT
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: :
BALDEVS DENTAL CARE
Address: 2 ST. JOHNS ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7LX
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
OAKTREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: GERRARDS PLACE, KENNET ROAD, NEWBURY, RG14 5JB
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR. N. YATES
Address: THE SURGERY, TRADE STREET, WOOLTON HILL, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG20 9UL
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 253324
WOOLTON HILL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: TRADE STREET, WOOLTON HILL, NEWBURY, RG20 9UL
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
KINTBURY & WOOLTON HILL SURGERY
Address: KINTBURY SURGERY, KINTBURY, HUNGERFORD, BERKSHIRE, RG17 9UX
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01488 658294
FALKLAND SURGERY
Address: MONKS LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7DF
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 279972
EASTFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 6 ST. JOHNS ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7LW
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 41495
STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE, OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU
Distance: 4.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WASH COMMON PHARMACY
Address: MONKS LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7RW
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 35033
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO EXTRA, PINCHINGTON LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7HB
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779485
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 13 NEWBURY RETAIL PK, PINCHINGTON LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7HU
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 569572
BOOTS
Address: 4-5 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DJ
Distance: 4.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 40396
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: G FLOOR UNIT, ACCESS HOUSE, STRAWBERRY HILL, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1GE
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 41813
BOOTS
Address: 125 HIGH STREET, HUNGERFORD, BERKSHIRE, RG17 0DL
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kintbury Station is 3.73 miles away.
Address: Kintbury station, Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UT
Kintbury is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Kintbury Station is an unstaffed station.
Newbury Station is 4.66 miles away.
Address: Newbury station, Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG
Newbury is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Newbury Station is staffed on a part time basis.