The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Staffordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Abbey Close is a in |STAFFORD
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Staffordshire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 123.23 miles North West from central London., 23.36 miles North from Birmingham, 27.63 miles West from Derby and 28 miles East from Shrewsbury.
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 E02006203 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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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 |STAFFORD
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Stafford Central Address: The Hough Retail Park, Lichfield Rd, Stafford, ST17 4LU Telephone: 0871 984 6361 Visit Hotel Page |
0.51 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stafford M6 Junction 13 Address: Acton Court, Acton Gate Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.03 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Stafford North Hurricane Address: 1 Hurricane Close Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.93 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Stafford North Spitfire Address: 1 Spitfire Close Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.96 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Stafford Address: Stafford Service Area, M6 Southbound Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.00 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 10002088945
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2007-2011
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088951
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088946
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088952
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088947
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088953
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088948
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088954
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088949
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088955
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088956
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088958
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088959
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10002088960
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £90,000 | £92,000 | £91,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £95,000 | £85,000 | £90,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £105,000 | £162,500 | 2 |
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We have found 1 postcode
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| Police Force: Staffordshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.794744 |
| Longitude | -2.100942 |
| OS Easting (X): | 393194 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 321950 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ932220 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Virginia Avenue |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:16 |
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| Sunset | 15:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shawbury 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (23.48 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.0°C (79.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00166316 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families |
| Average Age | 39.26 |
| Area Population | 2345.00 |
| Male Population | 1162.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1183.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029735 |
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| LSOA Name: | Stafford 016D |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006203 |
| MSOA Name: | Stafford 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Living Stafford |
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| Queens Retail Park, Silkmore Lane, Stafford, ST17 4SU |
| 01785 352600 |
| Distance: 0.05 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Living Stafford |
| Asda Stafford |
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| Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3TA |
| 01785 782000 |
| Distance: 0.8 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Stafford |
| Tesco Stafford Esso Express |
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| Rising Brook, Stafford, ST17 9DH |
| 0345 677 9665 |
| Distance: 0.86 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stafford Esso Express |
| Tesco Stafford Extra |
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| Newport Rd, Stafford, ST16 2HE |
| 0345 677 9834 |
| Distance: 0.9 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stafford Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01785 - Stafford |
| Area Code: 01889 - Rugely |
| Area Code: 01543 - Cannock |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Stafford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, Staffordshire &ST16 3AQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01785 619 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Stafford |
| The Member of Parliament is Leigh Ingham |
| Details for the MP Leigh Ingham on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Leigh Ingham on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Leigh Ingham won with a majority of 4,595 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 70,608 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Penkside Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Staffordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Walton High School
Address: Walton High School, The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01785334917
Walton High School
Address: Walton High School, The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact:
Stafford Manor High School
Address: Stafford Manor High School, Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DJ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01785258383
England Primary Schools
Oakridge Primary School
Address: Oakridge Primary School, Silvester Way, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0PR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01785337300
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
Address: Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School, Cedar Way, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LU
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01785337360
Leasowes Primary School
Address: Leasowes Primary School, Porlock Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0HT
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Barnfields Primary School
Address: Barnfields Primary School, Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4RD
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01785337320
Barnfields Primary School
Address: Barnfields Primary School, Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4RD
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Lynton Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0EA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01785663128
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Lynton Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0EA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Silkmore Primary Academy
Address: Silkmore Primary Academy, Exeter Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4EG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01785333930
St Leonard's Primary School
Address: St Leonard's Primary School, Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TW
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01785334960
Flash Ley Primary School
Address: Flash Ley Primary School, Hawksmoor Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DR
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01785337340
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Address: St John's CofE (C) Primary School, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3RL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Burton Manor Primary School
Address: Burton Manor Primary School, Uplands Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PS
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01785330370
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Address: St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Mrs K Bennett, St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01785413277
St Austin's Catholic (VA) Primary School
Address: St Austin's Catholic (VA) Primary School, Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact:
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Address: St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School, Garden Street, St. Pauls C of E Cp School, Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01785337436
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Address: Rowley Park Primary Academy, Highfield Grove, Rowley Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9RF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01785334144
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SMILE STYLES DENTAL CARE
Address: 24 LICHFIELD ROAD, STAFFORD, ST17 4LL
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
C N GROCOTT AND D VLOK
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 18 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BP
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE
Address: 14 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BP
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
STAFFORD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7-8 FRIARS ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4AA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
ORIEL HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: ORIEL HOUSE, 16 SOUTH WALLS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3AA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE WAY DENTAL CARE
Address: 42 EASTGATE STREET, STAFFORD, ST16 2LY
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4BS
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 258161
RISING BROOK
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, MERREY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9LY
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 251134
JOHN AMERY DRIVE SURGERY
Address: 14 JOHN AMERY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9LZ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BODMIN AVENUE, WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, ST17 0EG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BODMIN AVENUE, WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 662505
MILL BANK
Address: WATER STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 2AG
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 258348
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: U8 QUEENSVILLE RETAIL PARK, SILKMORE LANE, STAFFORD, ST17 4SU
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 245736
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 112 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4AH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 258181
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LAMMASCOTE ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3TA
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 782010
WESTON ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 65 WESTON ROAD, STAFFORD, ST16 3RL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 248888
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: NEWPORT ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 2HE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
CORNWELL'S CHEMISTS
Address: 51 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01785 661765
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
4613 STAFFORD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, LAMMASCOTE ROAD, STAFFORD, ST16 3TA
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STAFFORD LTD)
Address: UNIT 3, STAFFORD RIVERSIDE, BRIDGE STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 2HJ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
WEBB & LUCAS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 8 BRIDGE STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 2HL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
ZEIDAN OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS
Address: 19 ROWLEY HALL DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 9FF
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (STAFFORD)
Address: 17 GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE, MARKET SQUARE, STAFFORD, ST16 2BB
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GAOLGATE STREET - STAFFORD)
Address: 39 GAOLGATE STREET, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 2NR
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Stafford Station is 1.09 miles away.
Address: Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Stafford is situated on the Rugby�Birmingham�Stafford line|Trent Valley line|West Coast Main Line|Stafford to Manchester line and is managed by Avanti West Coast.
Stafford Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Penkridge Station is 4.98 miles away.
Address: Penkridge station, Station Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AN
Penkridge is situated on the Rugby�Birmingham�Stafford line|West Coast Main Line.
Penkridge Station is an unstaffed station.