Abbey Wood Road Abbey Wood is a street located in Abbey Wood
About Abbey Wood Road
Abbey Wood Road is a street located in Abbey Wood. The street has a length of approximately 537 metres.
The street is located within the 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 Number of 20800033 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SE2 9NW, SE2 9NP, SE2 9ED and SE2 9DZ.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 9.74 miles East from central London., 22.83 miles South West from Chelmsford, 23.02 miles North West from Maidstone and 26.68 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 |
1.73 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Woolwich Royal Arsenal Address: 91 Beresford Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.18 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn London Woolwich Address: 91 Beresford Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.18 |
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4: Name:Travelodge London Woolwich Address: 129 Powis St, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LQ Telephone: 0871 984 6510 Visit Hotel Page |
2.35 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn London Bexleyheath Address: 51 Albion Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.57 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters | 19 - 21 Wilton Road London SE2 9RH | Visit Website |
| Your Move | 1 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Visit Website |
| Able Estates | 511 Abbey Road, London, SE2 9HA | Visit Website |
| Pristos Properties | Slocum Close, London,SE28 8LQ | |
| Acorn | 105 Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1SB | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Wood Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.489501 |
| Longitude | 0.117479 |
| OS Easting (X): | 546992 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 178907 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ470789 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Wood Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Road (B213) | junction |
| Conference Road | junction |
| Glover Close | junction |
| Crumpsall Street | junction |
| Abbey Terrace | junction |
| Greening Street | junction |
| Shieldhall Street | junction |
| De Lucy Street | junction |
| Chancelot Road | junction |
| Owenite Street | junction |
| Bostall Lane | junction |
| Bostall Manorway | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:01 |
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| Sunset | 16:25 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 5 November 2024 at 23:00 (15.69 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 | E00007801, E00007802, E00007808 & E00007806 |
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| ONS Area Name | Commuters with Young Families & Multicultural New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 33.01, 35.38 & 35.24 |
| Area Population | 2131.00, 1639.00 & 1711.00 |
| Male Population | 1053.00, 775.00 & 810.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 1078.00, 864.00 & 901.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 56, 22 & 25 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01001578, E01001571 &E01001572 |
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| LSOA Name: | Greenwich 003D, Greenwich 008A &Greenwich 008B |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000315 &E02000320 |
| MSOA Name: | Greenwich 003 &Greenwich 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
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| Harrow Mannor Way, Abbey Wood, London, England, SE2 9NU |
| Distance: 0.28 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: 0.28 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Abbey Wood |
| Iceland Plumstead |
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| 144/146 High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQ |
| 02088540313 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Plumstead |
| Sainsburys Bexleyheath Brampton Road Local |
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| Brampton Rd, Bexleyheath, London, England, DA7 5QR |
| 2083016756 |
| Distance: 1.16 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bexleyheath Brampton Road Local |
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 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Greenwich |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Woolwich Centre, Wellington Street, Woolwich, London &SE18 6HQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8854 8888 |
| 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: Abbey Wood Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
St Paul's Academy
Address: St Paul's Academy, Finchale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 02083113868
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Address: Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere, Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HT
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01322441371
The Business Academy Bexley
Address: The Business Academy Bexley, Yarnton Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School, Mottisfont Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9LY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 02083105394
De Lucy Primary School
Address: De Lucy Primary School, Cookhill Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 02083105290
Boxgrove Primary School
Address: Boxgrove Primary School, Boxgrove Road, Abbey Wood, Greenwich, SE2 9JP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact:
Willow Bank Primary School
Address: Willow Bank Primary School, Seacourt Road, Thamesmead, London, SE2 9XB
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 02083201900
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Address: St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Cole Close, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8GB
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 02083101699
Linton Mead Primary School
Address: Linton Mead Primary School, Central Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8DT
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 02083101902
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Address: Alexander McLeod Primary School, Fuchsia Street, London, SE2 0QS
Distance: 0.26 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: 1.35 miles
Contact: 02083109160
Windrush Primary School
Address: Windrush Primary School, 2 Bentham Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Bannockburn Primary School
Address: Bannockburn Primary School, Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1HE
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 02088542169
Gallions Mount Primary School
Address: Gallions Mount Primary School, Purrett Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JR
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02088542691
Conway Primary School
Address: Conway Primary School, Gallosson Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1QY
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 02088540897
Belvedere Junior School
Address: Belvedere Junior School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AA
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01322431404
Belvedere Infant School
Address: Belvedere Infant School, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AA
Distance: 1.82 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: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02083112956
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Kale Road, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent, DA18 4BA
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 02083107311
Northwood Primary School
Address: Northwood Primary School, Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 02083102722
Northwood Primary School
Address: Northwood Primary School, Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
Lessness Heath Primary School
Address: Lessness Heath Primary School, Erith Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6HB
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01322433290
Parkway Primary School
Address: Parkway Primary School, Alsike Road, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 02083100176
Bedonwell Junior School
Address: Bedonwell Junior School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 02083104174
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Address: Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Bedonwell Junior School
Address: Bedonwell Junior School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 5PF
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Brampton Primary Academy
Address: Brampton Primary Academy, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4SL
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 02083032873
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wrotham Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1LS
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Jubilee Primary School
Address: Jubilee Primary School, Crowden Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8JB
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
Hillsgrove Primary School
Address: Hillsgrove Primary School, Sidmouth Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1DR
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 02083034949
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ABBEYSLADE PMS (DR CHAND)
Address: 111 BASILDON ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE2 0ER
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83113917
ABBEY WOOD SURGERY
Address: 9 GODSTOW ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE2 9AT
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 020 83107066
LAKESIDE MEDICAL
Address: LAKESIDE HEALTH CENTRE, YARNTON WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE2 9LH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 020 81020488
MOSTAFA PMS
Address: 253 WICKHAM LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE2 0NX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
BANNOCKBURN SURGERY
Address: 20-22 BANNOCKBURN ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE18 1ES
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 020 88555540
MOSTAFA PMS
Address: 141 PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE18 1SE
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 020 88550052
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Abbey Wood Station is 0.15 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.
Plumstead Station is 1.43 miles away.
Address: Plumstead station, Walmer Terrace, Plumstead, Greater London, SE18 7EA
Plumstead is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Plumstead Station is staffed on a full time basis.