Abbey Road Abbey Wood is a street located in Abbey Wood and in Belvedere and in Thamesmead South
About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located in Abbey Wood and in Belvedere and in Thamesmead South. The street has a length of approximately 1,651 metres.
The street is located within the Bexley London Boro and Greenwich London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 20100004, 20106328, 20101852, 20800873 and 20870023 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SE2 9HA, SE2 9EZ, DA17 5FB, DA17 5DL, DA17 5DJ, DA17 5DH, DA17 5DG, DA17 5DF and DA17 5DE.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 10.41 miles East from central London., 22.34 miles South West from Chelmsford, 22.55 miles North West from Maidstone and 27.14 miles South East from St Albans.
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 Road
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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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge London Belvedere Address: Clydesdale Way, Belvedere, DA17 6FB Telephone: 0871 559 1882 Visit Hotel Page |
1.09 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Bexleyheath Address: 51 Albion Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.42 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn London Woolwich Royal Arsenal Address: 91 Beresford Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.84 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn London Woolwich Address: 91 Beresford Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.84 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn London Dagenham Address: 2 New Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.88 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Able Estates | 511 Abbey Road, London, SE2 9HA | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 19 - 21 Wilton Road London SE2 9RH | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 1 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Visit Website |
| Acorn | 75a Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JN | Visit Website |
| Robinson Jackson | 61 Nuxley Road Belvedere DA17 5JN | Visit Website |
We have found 9 postcodes
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.490356 |
| Longitude | 0.133048 |
| OS Easting (X): | 548070 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 179034 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ481790 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Gilbert Road (B213) | junction |
| Laymarsh Close | junction |
| Kingswood Avenue | junction |
| Shortlands Close | junction |
| Tunstock Way | junction |
| Blakemore Way | junction |
| Elstree Gardens | junction |
| Carrill Way | junction |
| Fossington Road | junction |
| New Road | junction |
| Florence Road | junction |
| Wilton Road | junction |
| Knee Hill (B213) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
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| Sunset | 16:25 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 5 November 2024 at 23:00 (16.13 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Fog |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.3°C (98.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00001637, E00002045, E00002047 & E00002050 |
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| ONS Area Name | Commuters with Young Families, Multicultural New Arrivals & Inner City Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 33.49, 36.51 & 41.03 |
| Area Population | 1886.00, 1937.00 & 1639.00 |
| Male Population | 911.00, 914.00 & 809.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 975.00, 1023.00 & 830.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 46, 34 & 18 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01000336, E01000418 &E01000417 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bexley 003C, Bexley 002B &Bexley 006B |
| SOA Code: | 7a &3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000067, E02000066 &E02000070 |
| MSOA Name: | Bexley 003, Bexley 002 &Bexley 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
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| Harrow Mannor Way, Abbey Wood, London, England, SE2 9NU |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
| Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
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| Harrow Mannor Way, Abbey Wood, London, England, SE2 9NU |
| 0203 1267050 |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
| Sainsburys Belvedere Nuxley Road Local |
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| 72 Nuxley Road, Belevedere, England, DA17 5JG |
| 1322435522 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Belvedere Nuxley Road Local |
| Asda Belvedere |
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| Station Road, Belvedere, DA17 6DF |
| 020 3691 0932 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Belvedere |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 020 | THAMESMEAD - LSTHMD | P38 | 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 | 25.1 | 19.8 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bexley |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent &DA6 7LB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8303 7777 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Erith and Thamesmead |
| The Member of Parliament is Abena Oppong-Asare |
| Details for the MP Abena Oppong-Asare on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Abena Oppong-Asare on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Abena Oppong-Asare won with a majority of 16,302 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,740 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Belvedere Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
De Lucy Primary School
Address: De Lucy Primary School, Cookhill Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PD
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 02083105290
Boxgrove Primary School
Address: Boxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Road, Abbey Wood, Greenwich, SE2 9JP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Willow Bank Primary School
Address: Willow Bank Primary School, Seacourt Road, Thamesmead, London, SE2 9XB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 02083201900
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Address: Alexander McLeod Primary School, Fuchsia Street, London, SE2 0QS
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 02083112266
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
Address: Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School, Hoveton Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8LW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 02083109160
Windrush Primary School
Address: Windrush Primary School, 2 Bentham Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AR
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Address: Northumberland Heath Primary School, Wheelock Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JE
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01322334638
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Address: St Fidelis Catholic Primary School, Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HQ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01322337752
Belvedere Junior School
Address: Belvedere Junior School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01322431404
Belvedere Infant School
Address: Belvedere Infant School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact:
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School, St Augustine's Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5HP
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 02083112956
Belmont Primary School
Address: Belmont Primary School, Belmont Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1LE
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Kale Road, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent, DA18 4BA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 02083107311
Northwood Primary School
Address: Northwood Primary School, Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 02083102722
Northwood Primary School
Address: Northwood Primary School, Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact:
Lessness Heath Primary School
Address: Lessness Heath Primary School, Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01322433290
Parkway Primary School
Address: Parkway Primary School, Alsike Road, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DP
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 02083100176
Bedonwell Junior School
Address: Bedonwell Junior School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 02083104174
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Address: Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Bedonwell Junior School
Address: Bedonwell Junior School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Hillsgrove Primary School
Address: Hillsgrove Primary School, Sidmouth Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1DR
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 02083034949
England Secondary Schools
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Address: Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere, Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HT
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01322441371
The Business Academy Bexley
Address: The Business Academy Bexley, Yarnton Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LAKESIDE MEDICAL
Address: LAKESIDE HEALTH CENTRE, YARNTON WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE2 9LH
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 020 81020488
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 15 ALBERT ROAD, BELVEDERE, KENT, DA17 5LQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01322 446700
STATION ROAD SURGERY
Address: 24 STATION ROAD, BELVEDERE, KENT, DA17 6JJ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY WOOD SURGERY
Address: 9 GODSTOW ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE2 9AT
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83107066
BEXLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 171 KING HAROLDS WAY, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA7 5RB
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83031127
ABBEYSLADE PMS (DR CHAND)
Address: 111 BASILDON ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE2 0ER
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83113917
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Abbey Wood Station is 0.55 miles away.
Address: Abbey Wood station, Wilton Road, Abbey Wood, Greater London, SE2 9RH
Abbey Wood is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by TfL Rail.
Abbey Wood Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Belvedere Station is 0.83 miles away.
Address: Belvedere station, Station Road, Belvedere, Greater London, DA17 6JJ
Belvedere is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Belvedere Station is staffed on a part time basis.