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 not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
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 WOOD is within the Post Town of ASCOT
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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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003438 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2021 | £1,095,000 | £1,095,000 | £1,095,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £1,395,000 | £1,395,000 | £1,395,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Abbey Wood | |
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| Latitude | 51.390705 |
| Longitude | -0.633480 |
| OS Easting (X): | 495069 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 166681 |
| 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 | 06:46 |
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| Sunset | 19:04 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Heathrow 21 September 2024 at 09:00 (10.02 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 17.7°C (84.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (8 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: 2.15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Parish: Sunningdale Parish Council |
| 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: 0.52 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: 2.07 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
| Heatherwood Hospital |
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| Address: London Road, Ascot, SL5 8AA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01753 633000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.31 (miles) |
| Directions from to Heatherwood Hospital |
| St Peter's Hospital |
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| Address: Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01932 872000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Peter's Hospital |
| BMI The Runnymede Hospital |
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| Address: Guildford Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey, KT16 0RQ, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01932 877800 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Runnymede Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SUNNINGDALE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION CHAMBERS, 105 LONDON ROAD, SUNNINGDALE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 0EP
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
THE SUNNINGHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9NF
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
MCVEIGH DENTAL CARE
Address: 38 UPPER VILLAGE ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7AQ
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
ASCOT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 13 LONDON ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7EN
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
J M FRANKEL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 7 HERMITAGE PARADE, HIGH STREET, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7HE
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
LANGLEY'S DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 11 STATION APPROACH, VIRGINIA WATER, SURREY, GU25 4DW
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
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: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 621627
ASCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BROOK HOUSE, HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL, BROOK AVENUE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7GB
Distance: 2.68 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
SUNNINGDALE PHARMACY
Address: 43 CHOBHAM ROAD, SUNNINGDALE, ASCOT, SL5 0DS
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 620748
RF BLACKBURN
Address: 58 HIGH STREET, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9NF
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
ASCOT PHARMACY
Address: 17 BROCKENHURST ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9DJ
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 622818
WINDLESHAM VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 20 UPDOWN HILL, WINDLESHAM, SURREY, GU20 6AF
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01276 472224
BOOTS
Address: MARTIN PHARMACY, 23 HIGH STREET, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7HG
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 623236
JAYS PHARMACY VIRGINIA WATER
Address: 17 STATION APPROACH, VIRGINIA WATER, GU25 4DW
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 843169
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sunningdale Station is 0.09 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.