About Abbey Street
Abbey Street is a street located in the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The street has a length of approximately 213 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Staffordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Newcastle-under-Lyme District (B) 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 27000713 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of ST5 6ND and ST5 6NB.
It is located within the county of Staffordshire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 139.03 miles North West from central London., 28.65 miles South East from Chester, 29.39 miles North East from Shrewsbury and 32.17 miles South from Manchester.
ABBEY STREET is within the Post Town of NEWCASTLE
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 Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006169 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £64,000 | £68,500 | £84,750 | 4 |
| 2015 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £63,000 | £83,500 | £73,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £120,000 | £95,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £107,500 | £80,000 | £93,750 | 2 |
| 2024 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgfords | 54 Merrial Street Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2AW | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords Lettings | 54 Merrial Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2AW | Visit Website |
| Stephenson Browne Ltd | 56 Merrial Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2AW | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Staffordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Street | |
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| Latitude | 53.014042 |
| Longitude | -2.266565 |
| OS Easting (X): | 382118 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 346371 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ821464 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Crown Street | junction |
| The Rookery | junction |
| Farmers Bank | junction |
| Park Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
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| Sunset | 19:13 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Leek 20 September 2024 at 18:00 (14.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.6°C (87.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00150789 & E00150788 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers |
| Average Age | 44.80 |
| Area Population | 1832.00 |
| Male Population | 892.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 940.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 39 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01029594 |
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| LSOA Name: | Newcastle-under-Lyme 012C |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006169 |
| MSOA Name: | Newcastle-under-Lyme 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Newcastle-under-lyme - Milehouse Lane |
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| Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 9AL |
| 01782 627562 |
| Distance: 1.24 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Newcastle-under-lyme - Milehouse Lane |
| Tesco Newcastle-under-lyme Express |
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| Keele Rd, Higherland, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 2HN |
| 0345 610 6728 |
| Distance: 1.4 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Newcastle-under-lyme Express |
| Sainsburys Newcastle Under Lyme |
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| Liverpool Road, Newcastle, England, ST5 2AF |
| 01782 585430 |
| Distance: 1.45 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Newcastle Under Lyme |
| Iceland Newcastle-staff |
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| Unit 19a Roebuck Centre, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1SW |
| 01782631059 |
| Distance: 1.6 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Newcastle-staff |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01782 | NEWCASTLE- UNDER-LYME - WMNEW | P36 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 6.1 | 4.5 | >=30 | Y | 25 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Merrial Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire &ST5 2AG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01782 717 717 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| The Member of Parliament is Adam Jogee |
| Details for the MP Adam Jogee on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Adam Jogee on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Adam Jogee won with a majority of 5,069 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 67,815 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Silverdale Ward |
| Parish: Silverdale Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Staffordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hempstalls Primary School
Address: Hempstalls Primary School, Collard Avenue, Cross Heath, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9LH
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact:
Hassell Primary School
Address: Hassell Primary School, Barracks Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1LF
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01782694567
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Address: St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy, St Paul's Road Off Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2NB
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01782917640
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01782619685
Westlands Primary School
Address: Westlands Primary School, Ostend Place, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01782973790
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy
Address: Knutton St Marys CofE Academy, Church Lane, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6EB
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01782568680
Knutton St Mary's Primary School
Address: Knutton St Mary's Primary School, Church Lane, Knutton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6EB
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Silverdale Primary Academy
Address: Silverdale Primary Academy, Racecourse, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6PB
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01782973780
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Address: St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, Pepper Street, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6QJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01782973865
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Address: St John's CofE (C) Primary School, Quarry Bank Road, Keele, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 5AF
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01782987140
England Secondary Schools
St John Fisher Catholic College
Address: St John Fisher Catholic College, Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01782307551
Newcastle Academy
Address: Newcastle Academy, Gallowstree Lane, The Westlands, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01782667650
England Higher Schools
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Address: Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01782715111
Nearest Hospitals
| Bradwell Hospital |
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| Address: Talke Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 7NJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 123 0905 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bradwell Hospital |
| Airs -Bradwell Hospital |
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| Address: Talke Road, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7NL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 3.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to Airs -Bradwell Hospital |
| Royal Stoke University Hospital |
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| Address: Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals of North Midlands |
| Telephone: 01782 715444 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Stoke University Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 121 NEWCASTLE STREET, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6PL
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
MILEHOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNIT 8B, BROCK WAY, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6AZ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 LIVERPOOL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2AX
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
TOMKINSON DOMICILIARY CARE
Address: 5 ABBOTS WAY, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2ES
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
MR M E NEELD AND ASSOCIATES
Address: CHERRY ORCHARD DENTAL SURGERY, 1 CHERRY ORCHARD, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2UB
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
ELM VILLA DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 193 LONDON ROAD, CHESTERTON, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7HZ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: VALE PLEASANT, SILVERDALE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6PS
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 381680
KEELE PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF KEELE, KEELE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5BG
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 753550
LYMEBROOK SURGERY
Address: MILEHOUSE PCC, LYMEBROOK WAY, MILEHOUSE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9GA
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
MILEHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MILEHOUSE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYMEBROOK WAY, MILEHOUSE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9GA
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 663830
HIGHERLAND SURGERY
Address: 3 ORME ROAD, POOLFIELD, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2UE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 917840
RYECROFT SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: RYECROFT SURGERY, BROAD STREET, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2BQ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
CORNWELL'S CHEMISTS
Address: 5 THE PARADE, SILVERDALE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6LQ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 624203
WELL
Address: UNIT 4 STUDENT BUILDING, KEELE UNI SCIENCE PARK, KEELE, NEWCASTLE, ST5 5BG
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 633785
MORRELL PHARMACY
Address: MILEHOUSE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, LYMEBROOK WAY, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9GA
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 717545
HIGHERLAND PHARMACY
Address: 3 ORME ROAD, POOLFIELDS, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2UE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 617929
CORNWELL'S CHEMISTS
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1RB
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 663921
BOOTS
Address: 60-62 HIGH STREET, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 1QL
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Longport Station is 2.83 miles away.
Address: Longport station, Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND
Longport is situated on the Crewe to Derby Line|Stafford to Manchester line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Longport Station is an unstaffed station.
Stoke-on-Trent Station is 3.58 miles away.
Address: Stoke-on-Trent station, Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA
Stoke-on-Trent is situated on the Crewe to Derby Line|Stafford to Manchester line and is managed by Avanti West Coast.
Stoke-on-Trent Station is staffed on a full time basis.