Abbey Road in the village of Wetley Rocks


About Abbey Road

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).

Abbey Road is a unclassified road in Wetley Rocks|STOKE-ON-TRENT

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 134.2 miles North West from central London., 25.33 miles West from Derby, 31.97 miles South from Manchester and 34.56 miles South West from Sheffield.

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Street Crime (updated 14/01/2025)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA E02006212 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Walking Distances
Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.

Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Definition:

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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road Wetley Rocks|STOKE-ON-TRENT

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Leek Town Centre
Address: Ashbourne Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
5.37
2: Name:Premier Inn Stoke on Trent - Hanley
Address: Etruria Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
5.39
3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stoke-On-Trent
Address: Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham Lakes
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
5.59
4: Name:Travelodge Stoke on Trent Trentham
Address: 206 Longton Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8BU
Telephone: 0871 559 1848 Visit Hotel Page
6.90
5: Name:Travelodge Newcastle Under Lyme Central
Address: Lower St, Newcastle, ST5 2RS
Telephone: 0871 984 6446 Visit Hotel Page
7.42



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Policing for Abbey Road

Neighbourhood Policing

Police Force: Staffordshire
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Location Details

Abbey Road
Map showing the location of Abbey Road
Latitude53.030630
Longitude-2.055665
OS Easting (X):396267
OS Northing (Y):348184
OS Grid Reference:SJ963482

Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road

StreetJunction Type
Randles Lane

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:48
Sunset16:54

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Leek 1 February 2025 at 15:00 (7.40 miles away)
Current Weather:Mist
Temperature and Humidity:4.1°C (92.4%)
Wind Direction and Speed:S (11 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00151807 & E00151819
ONS Area NameAgeing in Suburbia & Older Farming Communities
Average Age46.28
Area Population1421.00
Male Population704.00 (50%)
Female Population717.00 (50%)
Benefit Claimants5 (0%)
LSOA Code:E01029794
LSOA Name:Staffordshire Moorlands 009C
SOA Code:2c
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02006212
MSOA Name:Staffordshire Moorlands 009

Nearest Supermarkets

Asda Bucknall
Werrington Road, Bucknall, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 9AL
01782 757520
Distance: 3.57 Miles
Directions to Asda Bucknall
Tesco Longton Meir Hay Express
Unit 4, Amison St, Longton, Meir Hay, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 1LD
0345 026 9174
Distance: 3.84 Miles
Directions to Tesco Longton Meir Hay Express
Iceland Cheadle Staffs
Kwik Save Precinct, Tape Street, Cheadle, ST10 1EU
01538753553
Distance: 4.16 Miles
Directions to Iceland Cheadle Staffs
Morrisons Cheadle
Well Street, Cheadle ST10 1EZ
01538 751703
Distance: 4.23 Miles
Directions to Morrisons Cheadle

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01538 - Ipstones
Area Code: 01782 - Stoke-on-Trent

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of Staffordshire Moorlands
Visit the Council's Website
Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffordshire &ST13 6HQ
Send email
Telephone Number: 0845 605 3010
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands
The Member of Parliament is Karen Bradley
Details for the MP Karen Bradley on parliament.uk
Details for the MP Karen Bradley on theyworkforyou.com
In the 2024 General Election Karen Bradley won with a majority of 1,175 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 69,892
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Cheddleton Ward
Parish: Cheddleton & Consall Parish Council
Ceremonial County: Staffordshire

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

St John's CofE (C) Primary School

Address: St John's CofE (C) Primary School, Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0BN

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact:

Werrington Primary School

Address: Werrington Primary School, Washerwall Lane, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0JU

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Moorside High School

Address: Moorside High School, Cellarhead Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0HP

Distance: 0.69 miles

Contact:

Nearest Hospitals

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

WERRINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 497 ASH BANK ROAD, WERRINGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST9 0DT

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: :

TIME FOR TEETH HMP WERRINGTON

Address: WERRINGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST9 0DX

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

BUCKNALL DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 237 DIVIDY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST2 0BJ

Distance: 3.58 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1441 LEEK ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST2 8BY

Distance: 3.69 miles

Contact: :

MEIR DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 1 PENFLEET AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 6BP

Distance: 4.00 miles

Contact: :

MILLENNIUM DENTISTRY

Address: 40-42 TAPE STREET, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 1EP

Distance: 4.26 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

WERRINGTON VILLAGE SURGERY

Address: ASH BANK ROAD, WERRINGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 0JS

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 304611

CAMBRIDGE HOUSE

Address: BENTILEE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, 231-251 DAWLISH DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST2 0EU

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 219075

MOSS GREEN SURGERY

Address: BENTILEE DISTRICT CENTRE, DAWLISH DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST2 0EU

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: :

POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BEVERLEY DRIVE, BENTILEE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST2 0JG

Distance: 3.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 280755

ADDERLEY GREEN SURGERY BRANCH

Address: 28-30 WESTON STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 5DQ

Distance: 3.66 miles

Contact: :

DR YATES DO BRANCH

Address: IPSTONES MEMORIAL HALL, IPSTONES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 2LD

Distance: 3.66 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

WERRINGTON PHARMACY

Address: 339 ASH BANK ROAD, WERRINGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 0JS

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 302372

BOOTS

Address: BENTILEE NEIGHBOURHOOD CT, DAWLISH DRIVE, BENTILEE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST2 0EU

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: :

WELL

Address: 7-9 NEW KINGSWAY, WESTON COYNEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 6NA

Distance: 3.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 312335

CORNWELL'S CHEMISTS

Address: 1375 LEEK ROAD, ABBEY HULTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST2 8BW

Distance: 3.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 534422

BUCKNALL PHARMACY

Address: 128 WERRINGTON ROAD, BUCKNALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST2 9AJ

Distance: 3.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 219830

MILTON PHARMACY

Address: 29 MILLRISE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST2 7BN

Distance: 3.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01782 534416

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

A HURD OPTICIANS

Address: 48 MILLRISE ROAD, MILTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST2 7BW

Distance: 3.81 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (CHEADLE)

Address: 50 HIGH STREET, CHEADLE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST10 1AF

Distance: 4.06 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY HEALTH & EYECARE LTD (MEIR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE)

Address: WESTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 6AB

Distance: 4.10 miles

Contact: :

RAZVI OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 57-59 WESTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 6AB

Distance: 4.10 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (LONGTON)

Address: 36-38 MARKET STREET, LONGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 1BS

Distance: 4.37 miles

Contact: :

THE SPECS PLACE

Address: 46A MARKET STREET, LONGTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST3 1BS

Distance: 4.37 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Blythe Bridge Station is 4.34 miles away.

Address: Blythe Bridge station, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF

Blythe Bridge is situated on the Crewe to Derby Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.

Blythe Bridge Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Blythe Bridge Rail Station

Longton Station is 4.41 miles away.

Address: Longton station, King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ

Longton is situated on the Crewe to Derby Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.

Longton Station is an unstaffed station.

Directions to Longton Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Manchester Airport is 24.54 miles away Directions to Manchester Airport
East Midlands Airport is 33.35 miles away Directions to East Midlands Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 39.33 miles away Directions to Liverpool John Lennon Airport