Abbey Park is a street located in the village of Burghfield Common. It uses the postcode RG7 3HQ. The street has a length of approximately 118 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and West Berkshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the West Berkshire 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 26900002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 42.14 miles West from central London., 5.7 miles South West from Reading, 9.2 miles North from Basingstoke and 22.12 miles North East from Andover.
ABBEY PARK is within the Post Town of READING
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 Park
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003381 (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 Park
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Reading South Grazeley Green Address: Goring Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.08 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Reading South Address: Goring Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.08 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Westbound Address: Moto Service Area, M4, Reading, RG30 3UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6242 Visit Hotel Page |
2.16 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Eastbound Address: Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6267 Visit Hotel Page |
2.33 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Reading Gateway M4 J11 Address: Reading Gateway Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.38 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Park
UPRN: 100080235743
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080235745
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080235749
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080235752
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080235753
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080235756
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £365,000 | £423,000 | £394,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £387,000 | £387,000 | £387,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £628,000 | £628,000 | £628,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Parkers Burghfield Common | Reading Road Burghfield Common RG7 3EL | |
| Davis Tate | Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Berkshire, RG7 3BL | Visit Website |
| Crest Nicholson | Reading Road, Burghfield Common, RG7 3BH | Visit Website |
| David Cliff | 36 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, RG7 3SE | Visit Website |
| Sansome & George | 45 West End Road, Mortimer, Berkshire RG7 3TQ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Abbey Park | |
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| Latitude | 51.400528 |
| Longitude | -1.070608 |
| OS Easting (X): | 464645 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 167297 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU646673 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Park
- 15
- 12
- DORMANS
- 4
- 8
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Park
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bluebell Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 16:00 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Odiham 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (12.49 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.6°C (87.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082190 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 41.13 |
| Area Population | 1424.00 |
| Male Population | 709.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 715.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016267 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Berkshire 015A |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003381 |
| MSOA Name: | West Berkshire 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Burghfield Common Express |
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| Reading Rd, Burghfield Common, RG7 3JB |
| 0345 610 2711 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Burghfield Common Express |
| Sainsburys Calcot |
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| Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, England, RG31 7SA |
| 0118 3623956 |
| Distance: 2.96 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Calcot |
| Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express |
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| Southcote Service Station, 108 Bath Rd, Reading, RG30 2EU |
| 0345 677 9663 |
| Distance: 3.82 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express |
| Asda Tilehurst |
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| Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, RG30 4EL |
| 0118 959 8748 |
| Distance: 4.09 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tilehurst |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0118 - Reading |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.2 | 14.2 | 19.6 | N | 19 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Berkshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, West Berkshire &RG14 5LD |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01635 424 00 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wokingham |
| The Member of Parliament is Olivia Bailey |
| Details for the MP Olivia Bailey on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Olivia Bailey on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Olivia Bailey won with a majority of 1,361 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 68,781 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Burghfield & Mortimer Ward |
| Parish: Burghfield Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School
Address: Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, The Street, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3PB
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01189332491
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Address: Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, Theale Road, Burghfield Village, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3TX
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01189836387
Garland Junior School
Address: Garland Junior School, Clay Hill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3HG
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01189832776
Mrs Bland's Infant School
Address: Mrs Bland's Infant School, Jordan's Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3LP
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01189832332
Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School
Address: Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School, The Street, Mortimer Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3RD
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01189332242
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
Address: Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, Church Lane, Ufton Nervet, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HH
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01189832223
England Secondary Schools
The Willink School
Address: The Willink School, School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01189832030
Nearest Hospitals
| Prospect Park Hospital |
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| Address: Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0118 960 5000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to Prospect Park Hospital |
| Circle Reading Hospital |
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| Address: 100 Drake Way, Reading, |
| Independent Sector |
| Circle Health |
| Telephone: 01189 226 888 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.27 (miles) |
| Directions from to Circle Reading Hospital |
| The Berkshire Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6UZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 0118 902 8121 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.51 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Berkshire Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: TARRAGON WAY, BURGHFIELD COMMON, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 3YU
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
OAKTREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 WEST END ROAD, MORTIMER COMMON, READING, RG7 3SY
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
1-3
Address: CHURCH STREET, THEALE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 5BU
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: :
THEALE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 25A HIGH STREET, THEALE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 5AH
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
J PATEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HILDEN HOUSE, 63 HILDENS DRIVE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5HY
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR. M. L. SWAMI
Address: BURGHFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, READING ROAD, BURGHFIELD COMMON, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 3YJ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9835222
MORTIMER SURGERY
Address: 72 VICTORIA ROAD, MORTIMER COMMON, MORTIMER, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 3SQ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9332436
THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ENGLEFIELD ROAD, THEALE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 5AS
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9302513
DR. BORTHWICK
Address: CALCOT SURGERY, 72A ROYAL AVENUE, CALCOT, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 4UR
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9428688
DR. S. E. WILLIAMS
Address: SOUTHCOTE CLINIC, CORONATION SQUARE, SOUTHCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QP
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9508640
CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY
Address: 53 CIRCUIT LANE, READING, RG30 3AN
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BURGHFIELD PHARMACY
Address: READING ROAD, BURGHFIELD COMMON, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 3YJ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9831145
MORTIMER PHARMACY
Address: 72 VICTORIA ROAD, MORTIMER COMMON, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 3SQ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 333161
THE LITTLE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 24 WEST END ROAD, MORTIMER COMMON, READING, RG7 3TF
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 574999
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, THEALE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 5AH
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 302542
SOUTHCOTE PHARMACY
Address: 36 CORONATION SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QN
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9575619
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: HONEY END LANE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4EL
Distance: 3.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9514710
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
THE OPTICIAN ODIHAM
Address: WATERSIDE, 1650 ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, THEALE, READING, RG7 4SA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
CALCOT SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAVACENTRE, BATH ROAD, CALCOT, READING, RG31 7SA
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMUM VISION CLINIC - TADLEY
Address: THE FALCON GARAGE, BURGHFIELD ROAD, TADLEY, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 4QY
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)
Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 4.40 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (TADLEY)
Address: 74-76 FRANKLIN AVENUE, TADLEY, RG26 4ET
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Theale Station is 2.28 miles away.
Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
Theale is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Theale Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Mortimer Station is 2.48 miles away.
Address: Mortimer station, The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY
Mortimer is situated on the Reading to Basingstoke Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Mortimer Station is staffed on a part time basis.