Abbey Road is a street located in Merton. The street has a length of approximately 226 metres.
The street is located within the Merton London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 22100003 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SW19 2NA, SW19 2LZ and SW19 2LL.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 6.78 miles South West from central London., 17.36 miles North East from Woking, 20.78 miles North East from Guildford and 24.15 miles South from St Albans.
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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| 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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn London Wimbledon South Address: 27 Chapter Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.25 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express London-Wimbledon-South Address: 200 High Street, Colliers Wood Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.34 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn London Wimbledon Broadway Address: 153-163 The Broadway Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.62 |
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4: Name:Travelodge London Wimbledon Morden Address: A24 Epsom Rd, Morden, SM4 5PH Telephone: 0871 984 6196 Visit Hotel Page |
1.79 |
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5: Name:Travelodge London Raynes Park Address: Durham House, Amity Grove, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0LQ Telephone: 0871 559 1871 Visit Hotel Page |
2.01 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Forest Knight | 120 Bunns Ln, London NW7 2AS | Visit Website |
| Cayano | 134 Merton High Street, London,SW19 1BA | Visit Website |
| Loftons Property Services Ltd | 178 Merton High Street, South Wimbledon,SW19 1AY | |
| Mercer Taylor & Co | Unit 3, The Show House, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, London,SW19 2RD | Visit Website |
| Dicksons Estate Agents | 194 Merton High Street, London,SW19 1AX |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.414982 |
| Longitude | -0.186106 |
| OS Easting (X): | 526124 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 170056 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ261701 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Dane Road | junction |
| High Path | junction |
| Nelson Grove Road | junction |
| Meadow Road | junction |
| Hilborough Close | junction |
| Croft Road | junction |
| Merton High Street (A238) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:02 |
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| Sunset | 15:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 22 December 2024 at 08:00 (8.78 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.2°C (80.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00016997 |
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| ONS Area Name | Social Renting New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 34.88 |
| Area Population | 1742.00 |
| Male Population | 804.00 (46%) |
| Female Population | 938.00 (54%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 47 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01003357 |
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| LSOA Name: | Merton 012A |
| SOA Code: | 6a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000700 |
| MSOA Name: | Merton 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Merton |
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| 1 Merton High Street, London, England, SW19 1DD |
| 0203 1267310 |
| Distance: 0.2 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Merton |
| Tesco Wimbledon Morden Rd Express |
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| 2 Morden Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3BH |
| 0345 671 9634 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wimbledon Morden Rd Express |
| Tesco Wimbledon Esso Express |
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| 194 Merton Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1EQ |
| 0345 677 9721 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wimbledon Esso Express |
| Sainsburys South Wimbledon Station Local |
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| 7 - 11 Kingston Road, London, England, SW19 1JX |
| 2085442952 |
| Distance: 0.31 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys South Wimbledon Station Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 020 | MERTON PARK - LSMEPK | P83 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 19.6 | 14.7 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Merton |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden &SM4 5DX |
| Telephone Number: 020 8274 4901 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wimbledon |
| The Member of Parliament is Paul Kohler |
| Details for the MP Paul Kohler on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Paul Kohler on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Paul Kohler won with a majority of 12,610 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,334 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Abbey Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Tooting Primary School
Address: Tooting Primary School, Franciscan Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8HE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 02037000790
Gorringe Park Primary School
Address: Gorringe Park Primary School, Sandy Lane, Figges Marsh, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 02086481451
St Mark's Primary School
Address: St Mark's Primary School, St Mark's Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2LF
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 02086482339
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, 53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1YG
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 02086480869
St Boniface RC Primary School
Address: St Boniface RC Primary School, Undine Street, Tooting, London, SW17 8PP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 02086725874
Benedict Primary School
Address: Benedict Primary School, Church Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3BE
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact:
Sellincourt Primary School
Address: Sellincourt Primary School, Sellincourt Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9SA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02086726796
Bond Primary School
Address: Bond Primary School, Bond Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3HG
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 02086488757
Haslemere Primary School
Address: Haslemere Primary School, Brooklands Court, Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3PQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 02086489660
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Address: St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Cricket Green, MITCHAM, Surrey, CR4 4LA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 02086481459
Liberty Primary
Address: Liberty Primary, Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02086465290
Singlegate Primary School
Address: Singlegate Primary School, South Gardens, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2NT
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 02083958737
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Address: All Saints' CofE Primary School, 3 - 19 Hanover Road, London, SW19 1EB
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 02085403004
Garfield Primary School
Address: Garfield Primary School, Garfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8SB
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 02085401053
Merton Abbey Primary School
Address: Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, London, SW19 2JY
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 02085427129
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Effra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8PW
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 02085421591
Park Academy
Address: Park Academy, 200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 02085423365
Pelham Primary School
Address: Pelham Primary School, Southey Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NU
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 02085422005
Poplar Primary School
Address: Poplar Primary School, Poplar Road South, Merton Park, London, SW19 3JZ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02085426989
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QL
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 02085424580
Abbotsbury Primary School
Address: Abbotsbury Primary School, Abbotsbury Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5JS
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 02086401010
Merton Park Primary School
Address: Merton Park Primary School, Church Lane, Merton Park, London, SW19 3HQ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 02085427128
Dundonald Primary School
Address: Dundonald Primary School, Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 02087151188
Morden Primary School
Address: Morden Primary School, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5PX
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 02086484168
Hillbrook School
Address: Hillbrook School, Hillbrook Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8SG
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 02086723957
Franciscan Primary School
Address: Franciscan Primary School, 221 Franciscan Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8HQ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact:
Gatton (VA) Primary School
Address: Gatton (VA) Primary School, 13e Broadwater Rd, Tooting, London, SW17 0DS
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 02086825570
Broadwater Primary School
Address: Broadwater Primary School, Broadwater Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0DZ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
The Priory CofE School
Address: The Priory CofE School, Queens Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8LX
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 02085408059
England Secondary Schools
Rutlish School
Address: Rutlish School, Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 02085421212
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 12-17 ABBEY PARADE, SOUTH WIMBLEDON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW19 1DG
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85459620
RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EAST ROAD, WIMBLEDON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW19 1YG
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85423105
MITCHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 81 HASLEMERE AVENUE, MITCHAM, SURREY, CR4 3PR
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86483234
WIMBLEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PATRICK DOODY CLINIC HEALTH CENTRE, 79 PELHAM ROAD, WIMBLEDON, LONDON, SW19 1NX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85422827
COLLIERS WOOD SURGERY
Address: 58 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD, COLLIERS WOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW19 2BY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85442311
MORDEN HALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 256 MORDEN ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW19 3DA
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85400585
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
M&S OPTICIANS - COLLIERS WOOD
Address: 1 MERTON HIGH STREET, COLLIERS WOOD, LONDON, SW19 1DD
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WIMBLEDON, LONDON)
Address: 38 THE BROADWAY, WIMBLEDON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW19 1RQ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MORDEN)
Address: 30 LONDON ROAD, MORDEN, SURREY, SM4 5BQ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
WIMBLEDON V.E. LIMITED (THE BROADWAY)
Address: 31 THE BROADWAY, LONDON, SW19 1QB
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIMBLEDON)
Address: UNIT 110, CENTRE COURT SHOPPING CENTRE, 4 QUEENS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW19 8YE
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIMBLEDON, LONDON)
Address: 53 CENTRE COURT SHOPPING CENTRE, WIMBLEDON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW19 8YA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Haydons Road Station is 0.73 miles away.
Address: Haydons Road station, Haydons Road, Tooting, London, SW19 8SL
Haydons Road is situated on the Sutton Loop Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Haydons Road Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Wimbledon Station is 0.99 miles away.
Address: Wimbledon station, The Broadway, Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19 7NL
Wimbledon is situated on the Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|New Guildford Line|Sutton Loop Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Wimbledon Station is staffed on a full time basis.