Abbey Way is a street located in the town of Market Drayton. It uses the postcode TF9 1RS. The street has a length of approximately 162 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Shropshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Shropshire 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 28200001 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Shropshire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 140.11 miles North West from central London., 17.97 miles North East from Shrewsbury, 25.85 miles South East from Chester and 38.39 miles North West from Birmingham.
ABBEY WAY is within the Post Town of MARKET DRAYTON
Map of Abbey Way
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006018 (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.
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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| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Newport Telford Address: Stafford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.40 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Crewe Nantwich Address: 221 Crewe Rd Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.05 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Stoke Trentham Gardens Address: Stone Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.51 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Crewe Barthomley Address: Alsager road, Crewe, CW2 5PT Telephone: 0371 984 6071 Visit Hotel Page |
12.60 |
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12.63 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Way
UPRN: 10013132009
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013132011
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013132012
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10013135860
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10013132013
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013132014
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10013132015
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014533558
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10014533557
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10014533556
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10014533555
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10014533554
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 10014533553
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Barbers Rural Consultancy LLP | Smithfield House Smithfield Road Market Drayton TF9 1EW | Visit Website |
| Barbers | Tower House, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SH | Visit Website |
| S & J Property Centres | 75 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1PN | Visit Website |
| Elan Homes | Mucklestone Road Loggerheads Staffordshire TF9 4DX | Visit Website |
| McCarthy Stone - Lyme Wood Grange | McKelvey Way, Audlem,CW3 0FH | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Way | |
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| Latitude | 52.908569 |
| Longitude | -2.481463 |
| OS Easting (X): | 367623 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 334714 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ676347 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Way
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Fairfields Road | junction |
| Jubilee Way | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:56 |
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| Sunset | 16:49 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shawbury 28 January 2025 at 22:00 (10.96 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.1°C (86.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00147046 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Industry Workers |
| Average Age | 39.23 |
| Area Population | 1793.00 |
| Male Population | 887.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 906.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 66 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01028873 |
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| LSOA Name: | Shropshire 005A |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006018 |
| MSOA Name: | Shropshire 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Market Drayton |
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| Maer Lane, Market Drayton TF9 3AL |
| 01630 658842 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Market Drayton |
| Asda Market Drayton |
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| 32 Stafford Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1HY |
| 01630 606800 |
| Distance: 0.27 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Market Drayton |
| Iceland Market Drayton |
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| 41 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1PH |
| 01630657387 |
| Distance: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Market Drayton |
| Sainsburys Market Drayton Shrewsbury Road Local |
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| 203 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, England, TF9 3EH |
| 1630656240 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Market Drayton Shrewsbury Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01630 - Market Drayton |
| Area Code: 01948 - Whitchurch |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.8 | 16.3 | 21.8 | N | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Shropshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Shropshire Council, Chief Executives Office, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury &Shropshire |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: General enquiries |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Shropshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Helen Morgan |
| Details for the MP Helen Morgan on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Helen Morgan on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Helen Morgan won with a majority of 15,311 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 77,573 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Market Drayton East Ward |
| Parish: Market Drayton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Shropshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Longlands Primary School
Address: Longlands Primary School, Linden Way, Fairfields, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1QU
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01630652312
Market Drayton Infant School
Address: Market Drayton Infant School, Longslow Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
Market Drayton Junior School
Address: Market Drayton Junior School, Alexandra Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3HU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Grove School
Address: The Grove School, Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HF
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Eldertree Lodge |
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| Address: Ashley, Market Drayton, Stoke-on-Trent, TF9 4LX, |
| Independent Sector |
| The Huntercombe Group |
| Telephone: 01630 673800 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 8.66 (miles) |
| Directions from to Eldertree Lodge |
| Whitchurch Community Hospital |
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| Address: Claypit Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1NT, |
| NHS Sector |
| Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01948 666292 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 15.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Whitchurch Community Hospital |
| Nuffield Health, North Staffordshire Hospital |
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| Address: Clayton Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 4DB, |
| Independent Sector |
| Nuffield Health |
| Telephone: 01782 382551 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 19.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to Nuffield Health, North Staffordshire Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DRAYTON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Address: MAER LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 3AL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
ST MARYS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7A ST. MARYS STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 1AA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: POYNTON HOUSE, 40 SHROPSHIRE STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3DD
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 54 SHROPSHIRE STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3DD
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
TERN HILL DENTAL CENTRE
Address: TERN HILL, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3QE
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP STOKE HEATH
Address: STOKE HEATH, MARKET DRAYTON, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 2JL
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MARKET DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MAER LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3AL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01630 652158
HODNET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 DRAYTON ROAD, HODNET, MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 3NF
Distance: 5.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01630 685230
ASHLEY SURGERY
Address: SCHOOL LANE, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4LF
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01630 672225
AUDLEM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 16 CHESHIRE STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE, CW3 0AH
Distance: 5.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01270 811440
PREES MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: WHITCHURCH ROAD, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SY13 2DG
Distance: 7.68 miles
Contact: :
PREES
Address: THE GROCOTT MEDICAL CENTRE, WHITCHURCH ROAD, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DG
Distance: 7.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01948 840206
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: MEDICAL CENTRE, MAER LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3AL
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01630 652784
BOOTS
Address: 50 CHESHIRE STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PR
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01630 652660
LOGGERHEADS PHARMACY
Address: 9 ECCLESHALL ROAD, LOGGERHEADS, MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 4NX
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01630 672373
BOOTS
Address: 1 CHESHIRE STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE, CW3 0AJ
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01270 811245
MILLERS CHEMIST
Address: NEWCASTLE ROAD, MADELEY, CREWE, CHESHIRE, CW3 9JP
Distance: 8.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01782 752255
GREEN END PHARMACY
Address: 13 GREEN END, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1AD
Distance: 9.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01948 662109
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
NEWBOLD OPTICIAN
Address: 58 CHESHIRE STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PR
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (MARKET DRAYTON)
Address: 37A CHESHIRE STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PH
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
DRAYTON EYE CENTRE LTD
Address: 19 HIGH STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1QF
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
MINCHER-LOCKETT OPTICIANS
Address: 18-20 CHESHIRE STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PD
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - WHITCHURCH
Address: UNIT 7-8, BROWNLOW STREET PARADE, BROWNLOW STREET, WHITCHURCH, SY13 1QW
Distance: 9.30 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (WHITCHURCH)
Address: 33 GREEN END, WHITCHURCH, SY13 1AD
Distance: 9.34 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Prees Station is 8.70 miles away.
Address: Prees station, Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW
Prees is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Prees Station is an unstaffed station.
Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station is 8.92 miles away.
Address: Whitchurch station, Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL
Whitchurch (Shropshire) is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station is an unstaffed station.