Abbey Brook Drive in the city of SHEFFIELD
About Abbey Brook Drive
Abbey Brook Drive is a street located in the city of Sheffield. The street has a length of approximately 639 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 34409629 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of S8 7UW and S8 7UT.
It is located within the county of South Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 139.44 miles North West from central London., 3.5 miles South from Sheffield, 19.44 miles South West from Doncaster and 28.39 miles North from Derby.
ABBEY BROOK DRIVE 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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Map of Abbey Brook Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02001676, E02001679 (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 Brook Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:easyHotel Sheffield Address: 71 High Street Telephone: 0114 349 8450 Visit Hotel Page |
3.50 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Sheffield City Centre Angel Street Address: 19 Angel Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.57 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Sheffield Central Address: 1 Broad Street West, Sheffield, S1 2BQ Telephone: 0871 984 6305 Visit Hotel Page |
3.59 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Sheffield City Centre Address: Blonk Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.78 |
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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 |
4.04 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £105,000 | £155,000 | £130,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £160,000 | £145,000 | £152,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £241,000 | £193,000 | £217,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £188,250 | £188,250 | £188,250 | 1 |
| 2021 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwicks Estate Agents | 3 Meadow Head, Woodseats, Sheffield, S8 7UA | Visit Website |
| SK Estate Agents | 868 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0SH | Visit Website |
| Fairways Property Management | 356 Meadowhead, Sheffield,S8 7UJ | Visit Website |
| Staves Estate Agents | 861 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0SQ | Visit Website |
| Blundells | 794-796 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0SF | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: South Yorkshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Brook Drive | |
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| Latitude | 53.333535 |
| Longitude | -1.484383 |
| OS Easting (X): | 434332 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 382001 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK343820 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Brook Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Brook Close | junction |
| Chancet Wood Drive | junction |
| Abbey Brook Court | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:28 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Watnall 14 November 2024 at 16:00 (24.69 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.4°C (71.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00039645 & E00039648 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Hardship & Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.66 & 46.37 |
| Area Population | 1654.00 & 1658.00 |
| Male Population | 771.00 & 791.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 883.00 & 867.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 13 & 24 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01007834 &E01007823 |
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| LSOA Name: | Sheffield 066D &Sheffield 069A |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001676 &E02001679 |
| MSOA Name: | Sheffield 066 &Sheffield 069 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Sheffield - Meadowhead |
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| 84-130 Meadowhead, Sheffield S8 7UE |
| 01142 747730 |
| Distance: 0.24 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Sheffield - Meadowhead |
| Iceland Woodseates |
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| 803 Chesterfield Road, Woodseates, Sheffield, S8 0SQ |
| 01142749595 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Woodseates |
| Asda Woodseats |
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| 801 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, S8 0SQ |
| 0114 294 4200 |
| Distance: 0.59 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Woodseats |
| Sainsburys Archer Road |
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| Archer Road, Sheffield, England, S8 0TD |
| 0114 235 1521 |
| Distance: 0.89 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Archer Road |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0114 | WOODSEATS - SLWS | P13 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 22.5 | 15.8 | >=30 | Y | 7 |
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 &Heeley |
| 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: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01142372723
England Primary Schools
Woodseats Primary School
Address: Woodseats Primary School, Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0SB
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Greenhill Primary School
Address: Greenhill Primary School, Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7RA
Distance: 0.46 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: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01142745597
Abbey Lane Primary School
Address: Abbey Lane Primary School, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BN
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01142745054
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2HE
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01142365529
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2HE
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Lower Meadow Primary School
Address: Lower Meadow Primary School, Batemoor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8EE
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01142372700
Lower Meadow Primary School
Address: Lower Meadow Primary School, Batemoor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8EE
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
Lowedges Junior Academy
Address: Lowedges Junior Academy, Lowedges Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7JG
Distance: 0.84 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: 3.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to Michael Carlisle Centre |
| Cygnet Hospital Sheffield |
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| Address: 83 East Bank Road, Sheffield, S2 3PX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 0114 279 3350 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.34 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Sheffield |
| Riverdale Hospital |
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| Address: 93 Riverdale Road, Ranmoor, Sheffield, S10 3FE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Riverdale Grange Limited |
| Distance: 4.63 (miles) |
| Directions from to Riverdale Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 177 HEMPER LANE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 7FB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
120 LOWEDGES ROAD
Address: LOWEDGES, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 7LD
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 58 HEMPER LANE, SHEFFIELD, S8 7FD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
CHESTERFIELD ROAD DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: 655-657 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 0RY
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
FLINT AND FLINT DENTAL SURGEONS
Address: UNIT 6, ACORN BUSINESS PARK, WOODSEATS CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, S8 0TB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.FLINTANDFLINT.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 765 ABBEYDALE ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S7 2BG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BEAUCHIEF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 23 ABBEY LANE, SHEFFIELD, S8 0BJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2740017
WOODSEATS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THE RODDICK BUILDING, 900 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 0SH
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2850140
AVENUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 RENEY AVENUE, SHEFFIELD, S8 7FH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
MEADOWGREEN HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 1 DYCHE CLOSE, JORDANTHORPE, SHEFFIELD, S8 8DJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
MEADOWGREEN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1 DYCHE CLOSE, JORDANTHORPE, SHEFFIELD, S8 8DJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 0114 2378877
CLOVER GROUP PRACTICE JORDANTHORPE
Address: 1 DYCHE CLOSE, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 8DJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
GREENHILL PHARMACY
Address: 206 BOCKING LANE, GREENHILL, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 7BP
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 377599
YOURPHARMACY
Address: 26 GREENHILL MAIN ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S8 7RD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01144 000181
WOODSEATS PHARMACY
Address: NEW WOODSEATS LIB & HCFAC, 900 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S8 0SH
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 745414
WELL
Address: 1A COBNAR ROAD, WOODSEATS, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 8QA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 745320
LO'S PHARMACY
Address: 333 MEADOW HEAD, SHEFFIELD, S8 7UP
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 745403
WELL
Address: 756-758 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, WOODSEATS, SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S8 0SE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01142 554555
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Dore & Totley Station is 1.35 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 2.31 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.