Abbey Close in the village of Pool Quay in Arddleen
About Abbey Close
Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Pool Quay. It uses the postcode SY21 9JT. The street has a length of approximately 121 metres.
The street is located within the Powys - Powys Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 85315314 and 85317346 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Powys, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 152.17 miles North West from central London., 14.58 miles West from Shrewsbury, 34.61 miles South from Chester and 45.72 miles East from Porthmadog.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of WELSHPOOL
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 W02000099 (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:Premier Inn Oswestry Address: Rods Meadow Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.33 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Oswestry Address: A5/A483 Mile End Service Area, Morda, Oswestry, SY11 4JA Telephone: 0871 984 6096 Visit Hotel Page |
10.38 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Bayston Hill Address: A5, A49, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA Telephone: 0871 984 6103 Visit Hotel Page |
14.24 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre Address: Smithfield Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.49 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury Address: Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
16.18 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £129,000 | £257,500 | £193,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 | 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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| Fine & Country | 8 Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7RZ | Visit Website |
| Harry Ray & Company | 5 Broad Street Welshpool SY21 7RZ | Visit Website |
| McCartneys LLP | 8 Broad Street Welshpool SY21 7RZ | Visit Website |
| Halls Estate Agents | 14 Broad Street Welshpool SY21 7SD | Visit Website |
| Roger Parry & Partners | 11 Severn Street, Welshpool, SY21 7AG | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dyfed-Powys |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 52.705777 |
| Longitude | -3.100144 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325676 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 312617 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ257126 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:44 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Lake Vyrnwy Saws 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (15.63 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -2.5°C (89.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00002668 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities |
| Average Age | 42.38 |
| Area Population | 1536.00 |
| Male Population | 767.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 769.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 25 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01000500 |
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| LSOA Name: | Powys 003C |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000099 |
| MSOA Name: | Powys 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
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| Smithfield Rd, Welshpool, SY21 7BL |
| 0345 026 9676 |
| Distance: 3.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Welshpool Superstore |
| Sainsburys Welshpool |
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| Brook Street, Welshpool, Wales, SY21 7NJ |
| 01938 559341 |
| Distance: 3.7 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Welshpool |
| Morrisons Welshpool |
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| Berriew Street, Welshpool SY21 7SS |
| 01938 559032 |
| Distance: 3.87 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Welshpool |
| Sainsburys Oswestry |
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| Black Gate Street, Oswestry, England, SY11 2EF |
| 01691 671195 |
| Distance: 10.81 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Oswestry |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01938 - Welshpool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.9 | N | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Powys |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys &LD1 5LG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 602 7030 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Montgomeryshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Steve Witherden |
| Details for the MP Steve Witherden on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Steve Witherden on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Steve Witherden won with a majority of 3,815 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,039 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Welshpool Gungrog Ward |
| Community Council: Welshpool |
| Ceremonial County: Powys |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Arddleen C.P. School
Address: Arddleen C.P. School, Arddleen, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6RT
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01938 590445
Wales Secondary Schools
Welshpool High School
Address: Welshpool High School, Salop Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7RE
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: 01938 552014
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SALOP ROAD, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7ER
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: :
SEVERN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 22 SEVERN STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7AD
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
LLANFYLLIN GROUP PRACTICE
Address: LLANFYLLIN MEDICAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, POWYS, SY22 5DG
Distance: 8.38 miles
Contact: :
MINSTERLEY ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: MINSTERLEY ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0QJ
Distance: 9.39 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD BANK HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, LLANFAIR CAEREINION, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 0RZ
Distance: 10.21 miles
Contact: :
THOMAS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 LOWER BROOK STREET, OSWESTRY, SY11 2HG
Distance: 10.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WELSHPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALOP ROAD, WELSHPOOL, SY21 7ER
Distance: 3.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01938 553118
WESTBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WESTBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 9QX
Distance: 6.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 884727
KNOCKIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: KNOCKIN, KNOCKIN HEATH, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY10 8HL
Distance: 7.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 682203
LLANFYLLIN GROUP PRACTICE
Address: HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, SY22 5DG
Distance: 8.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 648054
PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HALL BANK, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RF
Distance: 9.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 790325
FORD
Address: THE VILLAGE, FORD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 9LG
Distance: 9.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 20 CHURCH STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7DP
Distance: 3.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01938 552204
BOOTS
Address: 16-17 BROAD STREET, WELSHPOOL, SY21 7SD
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01938 552152
DANBYS PHARMACY
Address: 27 HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, SY22 5AA
Distance: 8.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 648244
PONTESBURY PHARMACY
Address: PHARMACY FLAT, MAIN ROAD, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RR
Distance: 9.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01743 790273
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 14 ENGLISH WALLS, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2PA
Distance: 10.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 652160
BOOTS
Address: 5-7 CHURCH STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2SU
Distance: 10.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01691 659249
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Welshpool Station is 3.73 miles away.
Address: Welshpool station, adjacent to Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ
Welshpool is situated on the Cambrian Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Welshpool Station is an unstaffed station.
Gobowen Station is 13.25 miles away.
Address: Gobowen station, Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
Gobowen is situated on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Gobowen Station is staffed on a part time basis.