Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Shrewton. It uses the postcode SP3 4LB. The street has a length of approximately 38 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 Wiltshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 33501296 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Wiltshire, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 80.67 miles West from central London., 9.94 miles North West from Salisbury, 15.7 miles South East from Trowbridge and 18.64 miles West from Andover.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of SALISBURY
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 Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006661 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Amesbury Stonehenge Address: Countess Services, A303, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AS Telephone: 0871 984 6218 Visit Hotel Page |
5.54 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Salisbury North Bishopdown Address: Pearce Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.33 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Salisbury South Milford Address: New Petersfinger Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.81 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Devizes Address: London Rd, Devizes, SN10 2HL Telephone: 0871 984 6410 Visit Hotel Page |
11.91 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Warminster Address: A36/A350 Bypass, Service Area, Bath Rd, Warminster, BA12 7RU Telephone: 0871 984 6058 Visit Hotel Page |
12.79 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 100121035814
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100121035815
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £442,500 | £442,500 | £442,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Lime Tree House Ltd | 2 High Street, Amesbury, SP4 7DL | |
| Austin & Wyatt Lettings | 30 Salisbury Street, Amesbury, SP4 7HD | Visit Website |
| Simon Colligan Estate Agents | 34 Salisbury Street, Amesbury, SP4 7HD | Visit Website |
| Boatwrights Estate Agents | 3 Salisbury Street, Amesbury, SP4 7AW | Visit Website |
| Connells | Unit 3, 23 Salisbury Street, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7AW | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Wiltshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.193857 |
| Longitude | -1.906769 |
| OS Easting (X): | 406514 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 143910 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU065439 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
- WREN HOUSE, 2
- 3
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Priory Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:07 |
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| Sunset | 16:04 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Larkhill 21 December 2024 at 18:00 (4.43 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.1°C (79.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00163359 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| Average Age | 44.82 |
| Area Population | 1601.00 |
| Male Population | 796.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 805.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01032026 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wiltshire 045D |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006661 |
| MSOA Name: | Wiltshire 045 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Durrington Local |
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| 6 High Street, Durrington, Salisbury, England, SP4 8BD |
| 01980 653472 |
| Distance: 5.62 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Durrington Local |
| Tesco Durrington Express |
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| 1 The Plaza, Bulford Road, Salisbury, SP4 8DL |
| 0345 671 9504 |
| Distance: 5.94 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Durrington Express |
| Tesco Amesbury Superstore |
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| London Rd, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7RT |
| 0345 677 9918 |
| Distance: 6.21 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Amesbury Superstore |
| Tesco Salisbury Wilton Express |
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| Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7HW |
| 0345 610 6791 |
| Distance: 9.24 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Salisbury Wilton Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01980 - Amesbury |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.1 | N | 4 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wiltshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire &BA14 8JN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 456 0100 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Salisbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Danny Kruger |
| Details for the MP Danny Kruger on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Danny Kruger on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Danny Kruger won with a majority of 4,716 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,139 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Till Valley Ward |
| Parish: Shrewton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Wiltshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shrewton CofE Primary Academy
Address: Shrewton CofE Primary Academy, Tanners Lane, Shrewton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4JT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01980620362
Shrewton CofE Primary School
Address: Shrewton CofE Primary School, Tanners Lane, Shrewton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4JT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact:
St Thomas � Becket Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Thomas � Becket Church of England Aided Primary School, High Street, Tilshead, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4RZ
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Glenside Hospital |
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| Address: Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, SP2 0QD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wiltshire Health & Care |
| Distance: 9.88 (miles) |
| Directions from to Glenside Hospital |
| Wiltshire IAPT |
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| Address: Lodge 3, Devizes, SN10 5DS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01380 731335 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 16.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wiltshire IAPT |
| Salisbury District Hospital |
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| Address: Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01722 336262 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 18.55 (miles) |
| Directions from to Salisbury District Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
LARKHILL DENTAL CENTRE
Address: THE PACKWAY, LARKHILL, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 8QY
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
AMESBURY DENTAL CARE
Address: UNIT 1, STONEHENGE WALK, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7DB
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: :
IVYDENE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 SALISBURY ROAD, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7HQ
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: :
DAC & CDC AMESBURY
Address: AMESBURY HEALTH CENTRE, SMITHFIELD STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7AN
Distance: 5.77 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: AMESBURY HEALTH CENTRE, SMITHFIELD STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7AL
Distance: 5.79 miles
Contact: :
BULFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BULFORD, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 9AD
Distance: 7.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TILL ORCHARD
Address: HIGH STREET, SHREWTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP3 4BZ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
LARKHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LARKHILL, SALISBURY, SP4 8QY
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
SALISBURY PLAIN HEALTH CENTRE, LARKHILL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WILLOUGHBY ROAD, LARKHILL, SALISBURY, SP4 8QY
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
LARKHILL MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: WILLOUGHBY ROAD, LARKHILL, SALISBURY, SP4 8QY
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: THE CENTRE, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7DL
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01980 623983
ST MELOR HOUSE SURGERY
Address: EDWARDS ROAD, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7LT
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01980 622474
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 40 SALISBURY STREET, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7HD
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01980 622188
BOOTS
Address: 8 STONEHENGE WALK, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7DB
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01980 623893
ALLIED PHARMACY DURRINGTON
Address: 67 BULFORD ROAD, DURRINGTON, SALISBURY, SP4 8DL
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01980 654244
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 36-37 ROCHELLE COURT, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 4AT
Distance: 7.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01380 813395
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 3 NORTH STREET, WILTON, SALISBURY, SP2 0HA
Distance: 8.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 742289
SARUM PHARMACY
Address: THE PORTWAY CENTRE, OLD SARUM, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 6EB
Distance: 8.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01722 435605
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HAINE AND SMITH OPTICIANS (AMESBURY)
Address: 20 SALISBURY STREET, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7HD
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: :
MEMORY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 44B SALISBURY STREET, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7HD
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (AMESBURY)
Address: 12 SALISBURY STREET, AMESBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP4 7HD
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: :
SALISBURY EYEWEAR
Address: 8 ASHFIELD ROAD TRADING ESTATE, SALISBURY, SP2 7HL
Distance: 9.39 miles
Contact: :
MARK JONES EYE CARE
Address: 21 FISHERTON STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP2 7SU
Distance: 9.74 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS SALISBURY PRACTICE
Address: BECKETT HOUSE, 2-10 BRIDGE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 2LX
Distance: 9.86 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Salisbury Station is 9.57 miles away.
Address: Salisbury station, South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS
Salisbury is situated on the South Western Main Line|Wessex Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Salisbury Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Warminster Station is 11.72 miles away.
Address: Warminster station, Station Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9BP
Warminster is situated on the Wessex Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Warminster Station is staffed on a part time basis.