About Abbey Water
Abbey Water is a street located in the town of Romsey. It uses the postcode SO51 8EJ. The street has a length of approximately 95 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Hampshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Test Valley District 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 40013444 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Hampshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 69.99 miles South West from central London., 7.35 miles North West from Southampton, 9.61 miles South West from Winchester and 13.92 miles South East from Salisbury.
ABBEY WATER is within the Post Town of ROMSEY
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 Water
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004824 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £728,000 | £728,000 | £728,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £1,110,000 | £1,110,000 | £1,110,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Fox & Sons | 2 Market Place, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8NB | |
| Woolley & Wallis | 4-6 Bell Street, Romsey, SO51 8ZN | |
| Charters | 21A Market Place Romsey SO51 8NA |
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| Police Force: Hampshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Water | |
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| Latitude | 50.988656 |
| Longitude | -1.500767 |
| OS Easting (X): | 435036 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 121207 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU350212 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Water
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| The Abbey | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:51 |
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| Sunset | 19:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Middle Wallop 21 September 2024 at 23:00 (11.48 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 16.1°C (89.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00117613 |
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| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 54.47 |
| Area Population | 1645.00 |
| Male Population | 719.00 (44%) |
| Female Population | 926.00 (56%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01023152 |
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| LSOA Name: | Test Valley 011C |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004824 |
| MSOA Name: | Test Valley 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Romsey |
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| 32 Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8AS |
| 01794 523617 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose & Partners Romsey |
| Sainsburys Lords Hill |
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| Superstore 1, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, England, SO16 8HY |
| 023 8073 7133 |
| Distance: 3.96 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Lords Hill |
| Tesco Calmore Express |
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| Nutshalling Close, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2SQ |
| 0345 026 9268 |
| Distance: 4.16 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Calmore Express |
| Tesco Valley Park Soton Express |
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| 6 Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4ST |
| 0345 026 9209 |
| Distance: 4.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Valley Park Soton Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01794 - Romsey |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 17.9 | 17.4 | >=30 | Y | 8 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Test Valley |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire &SP10 3AJ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01264 368 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Romsey and Southampton North |
| The Member of Parliament is Caroline Nokes |
| Details for the MP Caroline Nokes on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Caroline Nokes on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Caroline Nokes won with a majority of 2,191 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 71,871 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Romsey Abbey Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Hampshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
The Mountbatten School
Address: The Mountbatten School, Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01794502502
The Romsey School
Address: The Romsey School, Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01794512334
England Primary Schools
Halterworth Community Primary School
Address: Halterworth Community Primary School, Halterworth Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9AD
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Cupernham Infant School
Address: Cupernham Infant School, Bransley Close, Woodley Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01794514494
Cupernham Junior School
Address: Cupernham Junior School, Bransley Close, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01794512702
Romsey Primary School & Nursery
Address: Romsey Primary School & Nursery, Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7PH
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01794512362
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School
Address: Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School, Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01794512047
Nearest Hospitals
| Romsey Hospital |
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| Address: Winchester Hill, Romsey, SO51 7ZA, |
| Independent Sector |
| Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 023 8231 0350 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.37 (miles) |
| Directions from to Romsey Hospital |
| Princess Anne Hospital |
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| Address: Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5YA, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 023 8077 7222 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to Princess Anne Hospital |
| Southampton General Hospital |
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| Address: Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 023 8077 7222 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Southampton General Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ADP ROMSEY
Address: 35 THE HUNDRED, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8GE
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY ORTHODONTICS
Address: 82 THE HUNDRED, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8BX
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
ROMSEY DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 1 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 65 THE HUNDRED, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8BZ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
BEAUCHAMP HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 100 THE HUNDRED, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8BY
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: WINCHESTER HILL, WINCHESTER ROAD, ROMSEY, SO51 7ZA
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ABBEYWELL SURGERY
Address: THE ABBEY, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8EN
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01794 512218
ALMA ROAD SURGERY
Address: ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, SO51 8ED
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01794 513422
NIGHTINGALE SURGERY
Address: GREAT WELL DRIVE, CUPERNHAM LANE, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 7QN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
NORTH BADDESLEY SURGERY
Address: NORTON WELCH CLOSE, FLEMING AVENUE, NORTH BADDESLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO52 9EP
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 023 80743400
LORDSHILL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: LORDSHILL DISTRICT CENTRE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 8HY
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 738144
KNIGHTWOOD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: PILGRIMS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4SD
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 10 THE HUNDRED, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8BW
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01794 513314
BOOTS
Address: 1 THE HUNDRED, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8GD
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01794 513143
ROMSEY PHARMACY
Address: 123 THE HUNDRED, ROMSEY, SO51 8BZ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01794 522716
NIGHTINGALE PHARMACY
Address: 10 GREAT WELL DRIVE, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 7QP
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01794 515208
BOOTS
Address: 7 ROWNHAMS ROAD, NORTH BADDESLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO52 9EF
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: tel: 02380 732438
PHARMACY DIRECT
Address: LOWER COMMON ROAD, WEST WELLOW, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 6BT
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01794 322554
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Romsey Station is 0.43 miles away.
Address: Romsey station, Station Approach, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DU
Romsey is situated on the Wessex Main Line|Eastleigh to Romsey Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Romsey Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Mottisfont & Dunbridge Station is 3.70 miles away.
Address: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, Dunbridge Lane, Mottisfont, Hampshire, SO51 0LH
Mottisfont & Dunbridge is situated on the Wessex Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Mottisfont & Dunbridge Station is an unstaffed station.