About Abbey Croft
Abbey Croft is a street located in the city of Sheffield. It uses the postcode S7 2AW. The street has a length of approximately 103 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Sheffield is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Sheffield District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 34404344 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of South Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 140.15 miles North West from central London., 3.74 miles South West from Sheffield, 20.16 miles South West from Doncaster and 28.66 miles North from Derby.
ABBEY CROFT is within the Post Town of SHEFFIELD
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 Croft
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:easyHotel Sheffield Address: 71 High Street Telephone: 0114 349 8450 Visit Hotel Page |
3.71 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Sheffield City Centre Angel Street Address: 19 Angel Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.78 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Sheffield Central Address: 1 Broad Street West, Sheffield, S1 2BQ Telephone: 0871 984 6305 Visit Hotel Page |
3.85 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Sheffield City Centre Address: Blonk Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.03 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Sheffield Richmond Address: 340 Prince of Wales Rd, Sheffield, S2 1FF Telephone: 0871 984 6175 Visit Hotel Page |
4.82 |
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Map of Abbey Croft
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001665 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £299,150 | £299,150 | £299,150 | 1 |
| 2018 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent Lettings | Abbeydale Hall Abbeydale Park, Abbeydale Road South, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3LJ | Visit Website |
| PES Property Rentals | 3 Dore Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3NF | Visit Website |
| LivinSheffield | 34 Periwood Avenue, Sheffield, S8 0HY | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: South Yorkshire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Croft | |
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| Latitude | 53.336873 |
| Longitude | -1.512523 |
| OS Easting (X): | 432456 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 382359 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK325824 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Croft
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Lane (B6068) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:01 |
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| Sunset | 18:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Leek 28 September 2024 at 00:00 (24.14 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.4°C (86.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00040173 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.87 |
| Area Population | 1415.00 |
| Male Population | 687.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 728.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007932 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sheffield 055E |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001665 |
| MSOA Name: | Sheffield 055 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Archer Road |
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| Archer Road, Sheffield, England, S8 0TD |
| 0114 235 1521 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Archer Road |
| Tesco Sheffield Abbeydale Superstore |
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| Abbeydale Dr, Sheffield, S7 2QB |
| 0345 677 9621 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sheffield Abbeydale Superstore |
| Tesco Totley Express |
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| 288 Abbeydale Rd South, Totley Rise, Sheffield, S17 3LP |
| 0345 026 9931 |
| Distance: 1.14 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Totley Express |
| Morrisons Sheffield - Meadowhead |
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| 84-130 Meadowhead, Sheffield S8 7UE |
| 01142 747730 |
| Distance: 1.27 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Sheffield - Meadowhead |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0114 - Sheffield |
| Area Code: 01433 - Hathersage |
| Area Code: 01246 - Chesterfield |
| Area Code: 01709 - Rotherham |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Sheffield |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire &S1 2HH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0114 27 34567 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Sheffield &Hallam |
| The Member of Parliament is Louise Haigh |
| Details for the MP Louise Haigh on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Louise Haigh on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Louise Haigh won with a majority of 15,304 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 73,452 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Beauchief and Greenhill Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Address: Meadowhead School Academy Trust, Dyche Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8BR
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01142372723
High Storrs School
Address: High Storrs School, High Storrs Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LH
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact:
Silverdale School
Address: Silverdale School, Bents Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01142369991
King Ecgbert School
Address: King Ecgbert School, Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QU
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01142353855
England Primary Schools
Woodseats Primary School
Address: Woodseats Primary School, Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0SB
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
The Nether Edge Primary School
Address: The Nether Edge Primary School, Glen Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1RB
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact:
Holt House Infant School
Address: Holt House Infant School, Bannerdale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2EW
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01142553717
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7RA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7TR
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01142745597
Carter Knowle Junior School
Address: Carter Knowle Junior School, Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2DY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01142552347
Greystones Primary School
Address: Greystones Primary School, Tullibardine Road, Greystones, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7GL
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01142663413
Abbey Lane Primary School
Address: Abbey Lane Primary School, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BN
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01142745054
Bradway Primary School
Address: Bradway Primary School, Bradway Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4PD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01142363723
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2HE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01142365529
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2HE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
Dobcroft Infant School
Address: Dobcroft Infant School, Pingle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01142368099
Dobcroft Junior School
Address: Dobcroft Junior School, Pingle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01142368075
Ecclesall Primary School
Address: Ecclesall Primary School, High Storrs Road, Ecclesall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LG
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01142663137
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
Address: Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7PQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01142662977
Dore Primary School
Address: Dore Primary School, Furniss Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01142368690
Lowedges Junior Academy
Address: Lowedges Junior Academy, Lowedges Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7JG
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01142372196
Nearest Hospitals
| Michael Carlisle Centre |
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| Address: 75 Osborne Road, |
| NHS Sector |
| Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 2.9 (miles) |
| Directions from to Michael Carlisle Centre |
| Riverdale Hospital |
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| Address: 93 Riverdale Road, Ranmoor, Sheffield, S10 3FE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Riverdale Grange Limited |
| Distance: 3.69 (miles) |
| Directions from to Riverdale Hospital |
| BMI Thornbury Hospital |
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| Address: 312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0114 2661133 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI Thornbury Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 58 HEMPER LANE, SHEFFIELD, S8 7FD
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 177 HEMPER LANE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 7FB
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DORE DENTAL CARE
Address: 27 CAUSEWAY HEAD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S17 3DR
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
FLINT AND FLINT DENTAL SURGEONS
Address: UNIT 6, ACORN BUSINESS PARK, WOODSEATS CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, S8 0TB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.FLINTANDFLINT.CO.UK
RINGINGLOW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 70 RINGINGLOW ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S11 7PQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 ECCLESALL ROAD SOUTH, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S11 9PF
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DORE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 137 DORE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S17 3NE
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01142350933
DORE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 137 DORE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S17 3NF
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
ECCLESALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 334 MILLHOUSES LANE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S11 9JD
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2352113
BEAUCHIEF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 23 ABBEY LANE, SHEFFIELD, S8 0BJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2740017
AVENUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 RENEY AVENUE, SHEFFIELD, S8 7FH
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
WOODSEATS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THE RODDICK BUILDING, 900 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 0SH
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2850140
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, ABBEYDALE DRIVE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S7 2QB
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 60797
GREENHILL PHARMACY
Address: 206 BOCKING LANE, GREENHILL, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 7BP
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 377599
BANNER CROSS PHARMACY
Address: 101 ECCLESALL ROAD SOUTH, SHEFFIELD, S11 9PH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 360701
WOODSEATS PHARMACY
Address: NEW WOODSEATS LIB & HCFAC, 900 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S8 0SH
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 745414
YOURPHARMACY
Address: 26 GREENHILL MAIN ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S8 7RD
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01144 000181
WELL
Address: 35 TOWNHEAD ROAD, DORE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S17 3GD
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 361028
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dore & Totley Station is 0.66 miles away.
Address: Dore & Totley station, Abbeydale Road South, Dore, South Yorkshire, S17 3LB
Dore & Totley is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Hope Valley line and is managed by Northern.
Dore & Totley Station is an unstaffed station.
Dronfield Station is 3.04 miles away.
Address: Dronfield station, Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8UH
Dronfield is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Dronfield Station is an unstaffed station.