Abbey Wood Broomhall is a street located in the Settlement of Broomhall with a Postcode of SL5 9SW
About Abbey Wood
Abbey Wood is a street located in the Settlement of Broomhall. It uses the postcode SL5 9SW. The street has a length of approximately 95 metres.
The street is located within the Windsor and Maidenhead (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 44400001 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 23.93 miles West from central London., 5.93 miles North West from Woking, 11.05 miles North from Guildford and 15.27 miles East from Reading.
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
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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
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bagshot Address: 1 London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.83 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Egham Address: Church Rd, Egham, TW20 9HZ Telephone: 0871 559 1866 Visit Hotel Page |
4.70 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Bracknell Central Address: London Rd, Bracknell, RG12 2UT Telephone: 0371 984 6367 Visit Hotel Page |
4.90 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Chertsey Address: Guildford Street, Chertsey, KT16 9AU Telephone: 0871 559 1863 Visit Hotel Page |
5.50 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bracknell Central Address: Wokingham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.61 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Romans | Scotch Corner London Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 0ER | Visit Website |
| Savills | Mount Lodge, London Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 0EP | Visit Website |
| Savills Lettings | Mount Lodge, London Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 0EP | Visit Website |
| Savills New Homes | Mount Lodge London Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 0EP | Visit Website |
| Winkworth | 3 Broomhall Buildings, London Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 0DH | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.390789 |
| Longitude | -0.633450 |
| OS Easting (X): | 495071 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 166691 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU951667 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Wood
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Ridge Mount Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
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| Sunset | 16:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Heathrow 4 November 2024 at 18:00 (10.01 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.1°C (84.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00083823 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 43.91 |
| Area Population | 2015.00 |
| Male Population | 983.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1032.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016604 |
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| LSOA Name: | Windsor and Maidenhead 018B |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003438 |
| MSOA Name: | Windsor and Maidenhead 018 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Sunningdale |
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| London Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 0HD |
| 01344 872770 |
| Distance: 0.06 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Sunningdale |
| Sainsburys Ascot High Street Local |
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| 3 The Hermitage High Street, Berkshire, England, SL5 7HD |
| 01344 624649 |
| Distance: 2.14 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Ascot High Street Local |
| Tesco Ascot High St Express |
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| 50-51 High St, Ascot, SL5 7HP |
| 0345 675 7196 |
| Distance: 2.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ascot High St Express |
| Tesco Chobham Station Rd Express |
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| 27 Station Rd, Chobham, GU24 8AQ |
| 0345 671 9638 |
| Distance: 3.4 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chobham Station Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01344 | ASCOT - THAS | P12 | 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 | >=30 | 5.2 | >=30 | Y | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire &SL6 1RF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01628 683800 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Windsor |
| The Member of Parliament is Jack Rankin |
| Details for the MP Jack Rankin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jack Rankin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jack Rankin won with a majority of 6,457 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 73,334 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Sunningdale & Cheapside Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Christ Church CofE Aided Infant School, Virginia Water
Address: Christ Church CofE Aided Infant School, Virginia Water, Christchurch Road, Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 4PX
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact:
Valley End CofE Infant School
Address: Valley End CofE Infant School, Higham's Lane, Valley End, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8TB
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale
Address: Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale, Church Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 0NJ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01344620716
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill
Address: St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill, School Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7AD
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01344622962
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Address: St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot, Coronation Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9HG
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
Windlesham Village Infant School
Address: Windlesham Village Infant School, School Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PB
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Charters School
Address: Charters School, Charters Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9QY
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01344624826
Charters School
Address: Charters School, Charters Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9QY
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MAGNOLIA HOUSE SURGERY
Address: MAGNOLIA HOUSE, STATION RD, SUNNINGDALE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 0QJ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 637800
KINGS CORNER SURGERY
Address: KINGS ROAD, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 0AE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 623181
THE SURGERY
Address: ST MARY'S SCHOOL, ST MARY'S ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9JF
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
GREEN MEADOWS SURGERY
Address: BROOK HOUSE, HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL, BROOK AVENUE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7GB
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 621627
ASCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BROOK HOUSE, HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL, BROOK AVENUE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7GB
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 874011
ASCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GATE 3, HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL, LONDON ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 8AA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sunningdale Station is 0.08 miles away.
Address: Sunningdale station, London Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 0EL
Sunningdale is situated on the Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines) and is managed by South Western Railway.
Sunningdale Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Longcross Station is 1.72 miles away.
Address: Longcross station, Chobham Lane, Longcross, Surrey, GU25 4JR
Longcross is situated on the Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines) and is managed by South Western Railway.
Longcross Station is an unstaffed station.