Abbey Crescent Sheffield is a street located in the city of Sheffield with a Postcode of S7 2QX
About Abbey Crescent
Abbey Crescent is a street located in the city of Sheffield. It uses the postcode S7 2QX. The street has a length of approximately 278 metres.
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 34404343 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 140.13 miles North West from central London., 3.67 miles South West from Sheffield, 20.08 miles South West from Doncaster and 28.68 miles North from Derby.
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 Crescent
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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 Crescent
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:easyHotel Sheffield Address: 71 High Street Telephone: 0114 349 8450 Visit Hotel Page |
3.64 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Sheffield City Centre Angel Street Address: 19 Angel Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.71 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Sheffield Central Address: 1 Broad Street West, Sheffield, S1 2BQ Telephone: 0871 984 6305 Visit Hotel Page |
3.78 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Sheffield City Centre Address: Blonk Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.96 |
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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 |
4.72 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Ascent Lettings | Abbeydale Hall Abbeydale Park, Abbeydale Road South, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3LJ | Visit Website |
| LivinSheffield | 34 Periwood Avenue, Sheffield, S8 0HY | Visit Website |
| PES Property Rentals | 3 Dore Road, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3NF | Visit Website |
| Blenheim Park Estates | 264 Carter Knowle Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S7 2EB | Visit Website |
| Chadwicks Estate Agents | 3 Meadow Head, Woodseats, Sheffield, S8 7UA | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: South Yorkshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Crescent | |
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| Latitude | 53.337239 |
| Longitude | -1.510306 |
| OS Easting (X): | 432603 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 382400 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK326824 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Crescent
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbeydale Road South | junction |
| Abbey Lane (B6068) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:28 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Leek 14 November 2024 at 10:00 (24.23 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.0°C (87.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (13 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: 0.9 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Archer Road |
| Tesco Sheffield Abbeydale Superstore |
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| Abbeydale Dr, Sheffield, S7 2QB |
| 0345 677 9621 |
| Distance: 0.95 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sheffield Abbeydale Superstore |
| Morrisons Sheffield - Meadowhead |
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| 84-130 Meadowhead, Sheffield S8 7UE |
| 01142 747730 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Sheffield - Meadowhead |
| Tesco Totley Express |
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| 288 Abbeydale Rd South, Totley Rise, Sheffield, S17 3LP |
| 0345 026 9931 |
| Distance: 1.21 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Totley Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0114 - Sheffield |
| Area Code: 01433 - Hathersage |
| Area Code: 01246 - Chesterfield |
| Area Code: 01709 - Rotherham |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 15 | 17.6 | 24 | N | 30 |
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 |
| 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: 1.84 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: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01142369991
King Ecgbert School
Address: King Ecgbert School, Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QU
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01142353855
England Primary Schools
Woodseats Primary School
Address: Woodseats Primary School, Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0SB
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact:
The Nether Edge Primary School
Address: The Nether Edge Primary School, Glen Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1RB
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact:
Holt House Infant School
Address: Holt House Infant School, Bannerdale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2EW
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01142553717
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7RA
Distance: 1.19 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: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01142745597
Carter Knowle Junior School
Address: Carter Knowle Junior School, Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2DY
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01142552347
Abbey Lane Primary School
Address: Abbey Lane Primary School, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01142745054
Bradway Primary School
Address: Bradway Primary School, Bradway Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4PD
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01142363723
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01142365529
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Dobcroft Infant School
Address: Dobcroft Infant School, Pingle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01142368099
Dobcroft Junior School
Address: Dobcroft Junior School, Pingle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01142368075
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
Address: Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7PQ
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01142662977
Dore Primary School
Address: Dore Primary School, Furniss Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01142368690
Lowedges Junior Academy
Address: Lowedges Junior Academy, Lowedges Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7JG
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01142372196
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DORE ROAD SURGERY
Address: 137 DORE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S17 3NE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01142350933
ECCLESALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 334 MILLHOUSES LANE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S11 9JD
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2352113
DORE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 137 DORE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S17 3NF
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
BEAUCHIEF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 23 ABBEY LANE, SHEFFIELD, S8 0BJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2740017
AVENUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 RENEY AVENUE, SHEFFIELD, S8 7FH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
WOODSEATS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THE RODDICK BUILDING, 900 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 0SH
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2850140
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dore & Totley Station is 0.71 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 3.01 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.