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.

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Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 07/02/2025.

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 152.21 miles North West from central London., 14.57 miles West from Shrewsbury, 34.53 miles South from Chester and 45.7 miles East from Porthmadog.

ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of WELSHPOOL

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 Close

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Premier Inn Oswestry
Address: Rods Meadow
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
10.25
2: Name:Travelodge Oswestry
Address: A5/A483 Mile End Service Area, Morda, Oswestry, SY11 4JA
Telephone: 0871 984 6096 Visit Hotel Page
10.31
3: Name:Travelodge Shrewsbury Bayston Hill
Address: A5, A49, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA
Telephone: 0871 984 6103 Visit Hotel Page
14.25
4: Name:Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre
Address: Smithfield Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
14.48
5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
Address: Shrewsbury Business Park, Sitka Drive
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
16.18



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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close


House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2015£129,000£257,500£193,2502
2017£215,000£215,000£215,0001
2020£165,000£165,000£165,0001

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Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Close
NameAddressWebsite
Fine & Country8 Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7RZVisit Website
Harry Ray & Company5 Broad Street Welshpool SY21 7RZVisit Website
McCartneys LLP8 Broad Street Welshpool SY21 7RZVisit Website
Halls Estate Agents14 Broad Street Welshpool SY21 7SDVisit Website
Roger Parry & Partners11 Severn Street, Welshpool, SY21 7AGVisit Website

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Location Details

Abbey Close
Map showing the location of Abbey Close
Latitude52.706859
Longitude-3.100029
OS Easting (X):325685
OS Northing (Y):312738
OS Grid Reference:SJ257127

Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close

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  • 12
  • 7
  • 8

Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close

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Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:18
Sunset17:34

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Lake Vyrnwy Saws 19 February 2025 at 20:00 (15.62 miles away)
Current Weather:Light rain
Temperature and Humidity:4.8°C (98.6%)
Wind Direction and Speed:ESE (6 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeW00002668
ONS Area NameAgricultural Communities
Average Age42.38
Area Population1536.00
Male Population767.00 (50%)
Female Population769.00 (50%)
Benefit Claimants25 (2%)
LSOA Code:W01000500
LSOA Name:Powys 003C
SOA Code:2d
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:W02000099
MSOA Name:Powys 003

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco Welshpool Superstore
Smithfield Rd, Welshpool, SY21 7BL
0345 026 9676
Distance: 3.74 Miles
Directions to Tesco Welshpool Superstore
Sainsburys Welshpool
Brook Street, Welshpool, Wales, SY21 7NJ
01938 559341
Distance: 3.77 Miles
Directions to Sainsburys Welshpool
Morrisons Welshpool
Berriew Street, Welshpool SY21 7SS
01938 559032
Distance: 3.94 Miles
Directions to Morrisons Welshpool
Sainsburys Oswestry
Black Gate Street, Oswestry, England, SY11 2EF
01691 671195
Distance: 10.74 Miles
Directions to Sainsburys Oswestry

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01938 - Welshpool

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Less than 2 Mbps 1.9 1.9 2.9 N 10

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
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
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: 1.78 miles

Contact: 01938 590445

Nearest Hospitals

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 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC

Address: SALOP ROAD, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7ER

Distance: 3.49 miles

Contact: :

SEVERN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 22 SEVERN STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7AD

Distance: 3.83 miles

Contact: :

LLANFYLLIN GROUP PRACTICE

Address: LLANFYLLIN MEDICAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, POWYS, SY22 5DG

Distance: 8.35 miles

Contact: :

MINSTERLEY ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: MINSTERLEY ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0QJ

Distance: 9.42 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: OLD BANK HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, LLANFAIR CAEREINION, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 0RZ

Distance: 10.24 miles

Contact: :

THOMAS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 LOWER BROOK STREET, OSWESTRY, SY11 2HG

Distance: 10.48 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

WELSHPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: SALOP ROAD, WELSHPOOL, SY21 7ER

Distance: 3.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01938 553118

WESTBURY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: WESTBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 9QX

Distance: 6.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01743 884727

KNOCKIN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: KNOCKIN, KNOCKIN HEATH, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY10 8HL

Distance: 7.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01691 682203

LLANFYLLIN GROUP PRACTICE

Address: HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, SY22 5DG

Distance: 8.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01691 648054

FORD

Address: THE VILLAGE, FORD, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 9LG

Distance: 9.69 miles

Contact: :

PONTESBURY & WORTHEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HALL BANK, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RF

Distance: 9.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01743 790325

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

ROWLANDS PHARMACY

Address: 20 CHURCH STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7DP

Distance: 3.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01938 552204

BOOTS

Address: 16-17 BROAD STREET, WELSHPOOL, SY21 7SD

Distance: 3.80 miles

Contact: tel: 01938 552152

DANBYS PHARMACY

Address: 27 HIGH STREET, LLANFYLLIN, SY22 5AA

Distance: 8.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01691 648244

PONTESBURY PHARMACY

Address: PHARMACY FLAT, MAIN ROAD, PONTESBURY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 0RR

Distance: 9.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01743 790273

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 14 ENGLISH WALLS, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2PA

Distance: 10.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01691 652160

BOOTS

Address: 5-7 CHURCH STREET, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, SY11 2SU

Distance: 10.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01691 659249

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

WELSHPOOL SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: UNIT 2, MILL LANE RETAIL, MILL LANE, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7BL

Distance: 3.66 miles

Contact: :

JONATHAN PARTRIDGE OPTOMETRISTS - WELSHPOOL

Address: 21 CHURCH STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7DP

Distance: 3.76 miles

Contact: :

JONATHAN PARTIDGE OPTOMETRISTS LTD

Address: 21 CHURCH STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7DP

Distance: 3.76 miles

Contact: :

MEHTA OPTICIANS

Address: 1 HIGH STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7JF

Distance: 3.82 miles

Contact: :

JONATHAN PARTRIDGE OPTOMETRISTS LTD

Address: 24 HIGH STREET, WELSHPOOL, POWYS, SY21 7JP

Distance: 3.84 miles

Contact: :

SARAH BANKS LTD

Address: MONTGOMERY ACTIVITY CENTRE, SCHOOL BANK, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6QA

Distance: 10.13 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Welshpool Station is 3.80 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.

Directions to Welshpool Rail Station

Gobowen Station is 13.17 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.

Directions to Gobowen Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 44.77 miles away Directions to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Manchester Airport is 56.79 miles away Directions to Manchester Airport
Birmingham International Airport is 60.09 miles away Directions to Birmingham International Airport