Abbey Close in the village of Curry Rivel

About Abbey Close

Author: Updated: June 08, 2024

Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Curry Rivel. It uses the postcode TA10 0EL. The street has a length of approximately 385 metres.

The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Somerset is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.

The street is located within the South Somerset District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.

The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 36613341 in the National Street Gazetteer.

It is located within the county of Somerset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 123.83 miles West from central London., 10.49 miles East from Taunton, 11.57 miles North West from Yeovil and 28.41 miles North West from Dorchester.

ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of LANGPORT

Map of Abbey Close

Street Crime (updated 14/01/2025)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOA E02006081 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
Yellow = Low
Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
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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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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close

Data accessed from epc.opendatacommunities.org accessed December 2024

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House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£90,000£92,500£91,2502
2015£170,000£245,000£178,0905
2016£180,000£262,500£176,6254
2017£79,000£79,000£79,0001
2018£200,000£305,000£252,5002
2019£245,000£270,000£203,3333
2020£95,000£285,000£220,6254
2021£229,950£375,000£295,9937
2022£300,000£97,000£198,5002

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Close
NameAddressWebsite
English Homes9 Parrett Close Langport TA10 9PGVisit Website
Greenslade Taylor HuntShopping Parade Parrett Close, Langport, TA10 9PG
Palmer Snell1 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DHVisit Website
Crane Sales and Lettings34 St. James Street, South Petherton, TA13 5BWVisit Website
KillensThe Old Co-Op West Street, Somerton, TA11 6NB

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Policing for Abbey Close

Neighbourhood Policing

Police Force: Avon And Somerset
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Location Details

Abbey Close
Map showing the location of Abbey Close
Latitude51.023781
Longitude-2.861466
OS Easting (X):339588
OS Northing (Y):125347
OS Grid Reference:ST396253

Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close

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  • 35
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  • 56
  • 42
  • 48
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close

StreetJunction Type
Drayton Lanejunction
Blackdown Viewjunction
Abbey Fieldspseudo node

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise07:51
Sunset16:57

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Yeovilton 28 January 2025 at 23:00 (9.71 miles away)
Current Weather:Cloudy
Temperature and Humidity:6.8°C (83.5%)
Wind Direction and Speed:WSW (10 mph)

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  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00148687
ONS Area NameAgeing Rural Flat Tenants
Average Age48.56
Area Population1503.00
Male Population731.00 (49%)
Female Population772.00 (51%)
Benefit Claimants5 (0%)
LSOA Code:E01029188
LSOA Name:South Somerset 007B
SOA Code:2b
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02006081
MSOA Name:South Somerset 007
Source: Office of National Statistics 2011 Census Data

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco Langport Metro
North Rd, Langport, TA10 9RQ
0345 677 9405
Distance: 1.84 Miles
Directions to Tesco Langport Metro
Tesco Ilminster Superstore
Shudrick Ln, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ
0345 675 7060
Distance: 7.09 Miles
Directions to Tesco Ilminster Superstore
Tesco North Petherton Express
68 Fore St, North Petherton, TA6 6QA
0345 671 9623
Distance: 8.17 Miles
Directions to Tesco North Petherton Express
Iceland Street Food Warehouse
UNIT 3, STREET RETAIL PK., GRAVENCHON WAY, STREET, SOMERSET, BA16 0HS
01458446283
Distance: 8.44 Miles
Directions to Iceland Street Food Warehouse

 Telephone Information

Area Code

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Less than 2 Mbps 4.5 4.4 8.2 N 35

Mbs = megabits per second

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of South Somerset
Visit the Council's Website
Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset &BA20 2HT
Telephone Number: 01935 462 462
Local Member of Parliament
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Somerton and Frome
The Member of Parliament is Sarah Dyke
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In the 2024 General Election Sarah Dyke won with a majority of 6,611 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,982
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Curry Rivel &Huish & Langport Ward
Parish: Curry Rivel Parish Council
Ceremonial County: Somerset

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School

Address: Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School, Church Street, Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HD

Distance: 0.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01458251404

Data accessed April 2024

Nearest Hospitals

South Petherton Community Hospital
Address: Bernard Way, South Petherton, TA13 5EF,
NHS Sector
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01460 243000
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 9.01 (miles)
Directions from to South Petherton Community Hospital
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Address: Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU,
Independent Sector
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 01278 436 555
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 14.84 (miles)
Directions from to Bridgwater Community Hospital
Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Address: Orchard Portman, Taunton, TA3 7BQ,
NHS Sector
Cygnet Health Care Limited
Telephone: 01823 336457
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 15.59 (miles)
Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Taunton

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

MARTOCK DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 13 CHURCH STREET, MARTOCK, SOMERSET, TA12 6JL

Distance: 5.55 miles

Contact: :

HOPE COTTAGE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: HOPE COTTAGE, BROAD STREET, SOMERTON, TA11 7ND

Distance: 6.19 miles

Contact: :

STOKE DENTAL

Address: THE DENTAL SURGERY, 4 HAMDON CLOSE, STOKE-SUB-HAMDON, SOMERSET, TA14 6QN

Distance: 6.87 miles

Contact: :

THE ILE DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 17 EAST STREET, ILMINSTER, TA19 0AJ

Distance: 7.02 miles

Contact: :

PORTMAN HEALTHCARE LTD - YEOVIL

Address: 17 CHURCH STREET, ILCHESTER, YEOVIL, BA22 8LN

Distance: 7.95 miles

Contact: :

BRIDGWATER ROAD [DENTAL SURGERY]

Address: BRIDGWATER ROAD, NORTH PETHERTON, BRIDGWATER, TA6 6PR

Distance: 8.08 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

LANGPORT SURGERY

Address: NORTH STREET, LANGPORT, SOMERSET, TA10 9RH

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01458 250464

LANGPORT SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: LANGPORT SURGERY, NORTH STREET, LANGPORT, TA10 9RH

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

NORTH CURRY

Address: GREENWAY, NORTH CURRY, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 6NQ

Distance: 4.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01823 490505

CHURCH STREET SURGERY, MARTOCK

Address: CHURCH STREET, MARTOCK, SOMERSET, TA12 6JL

Distance: 5.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 240707

MARTOCK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 1 CHURCH STREET, MARTOCK, TA12 6JL

Distance: 5.55 miles

Contact: :

SOUTH PETHERTON SURGERY

Address: HAMSFIELD LANE, HOSPITAL LANE, SOUTH PETHERTON, SOMERSET, TA13 5EG

Distance: 5.65 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

BOOTS

Address: MOSS PHARMACY, CHEAPSIDE, LANGPORT, SOMERSET, TA10 9PW

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01458 250552

WELL

Address: THE CHANTRY, CHURCH STREET, MARTOCK, SOMERSET, TA12 6JL

Distance: 5.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01935 822554

BOOTS

Address: 6 MARKET SQUARE, SOUTH PETHERTON, SOMERSET, TA13 5BT

Distance: 5.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 240430

SOUTH PETHERTON PHARMACY

Address: PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE, BERNARD WAY, SOUTH PETHERTON, SOMERSET, TA13 5EF

Distance: 5.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 242269

BOOTS

Address: EDDISTONE HOUSE, WEST STREET, SOMERTON, SOMERSET, TA11 7PR

Distance: 6.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01458 272465

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: HAMDON MEDICAL CENTRE, MATTS LANE, STOKE-SUB-HAMDON, SOMERSET, TA14 6QE

Distance: 6.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01935 829578

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians

EARLAM AND CHRISTOPHER - LANGPOT

Address: 38 NORTH STREET, LANGPORT, SOMERSET, TA10 9RH

Distance: 1.77 miles

Contact: :

MARTOCK OPTICIANS

Address: COMMERCE HOUSE, NORTH STREET, MARTOCK, SOMERSET, TA12 6DH

Distance: 5.47 miles

Contact: :

RICHARD STENT OPTOMETRIST

Address: CORNHILL, MARKET SQUARE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0AS

Distance: 7.02 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (STREET)

Address: 141A HIGH STREET, STREET, SOMERSET, BA16 0EX

Distance: 8.70 miles

Contact: :

EYETECH (STREET) LTD

Address: 100 HIGH STREET, STREET, BA16 0EW

Distance: 8.79 miles

Contact: :

EYE-TECH OPTICIANS

Address: 100 HIGH STREET, STREET, SOMERSET, BA16 0EW

Distance: 8.79 miles

Contact: :

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Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Bridgwater Station is 9.12 miles away.

Address: Bridgwater station, St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB

Bridgwater is situated on the Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.

Bridgwater Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions to Bridgwater Rail Station

Taunton Station is 10.46 miles away.

Address: Taunton station, Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP

Taunton is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line|Bristol to Exeter Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.

Taunton Station is staffed on a full time basis.

Directions to Taunton Rail Station

Nearest Airports

Bristol International Airport is 25.91 miles away Directions to Bristol International Airport
Exeter International Airport is 31.54 miles away Directions to Exeter International Airport
Cardiff International Airport is 33.13 miles away Directions to Cardiff International Airport
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