The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Torbay 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 165.74 miles South West from central London., 17.98 miles South from Exeter, 27.52 miles East from Plymouth and 42.57 miles South West from Taunton.
ABBEY CRESCENT is within the Post Town of TORQUAY
Map of Abbey Crescent
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003161 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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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1: Name:Premier Inn Torquay Seafront Address: Seafront Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Crescent | |
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| Latitude | 50.462991 |
| Longitude | -3.534642 |
| OS Easting (X): | 291089 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 63765 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SX911638 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:49 |
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| Sunset | 17:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Exeter Airport 30 January 2025 at 23:00 (19.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.1°C (93.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00077111 |
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| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 42.42 |
| Area Population | 1957.00 |
| Male Population | 966.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 991.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 57 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015261 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torbay 008D |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003161 |
| MSOA Name: | Torbay 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Torquay Metro |
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| 25-26 Fleet St, Torquay, TQ1 1DB |
| 0345 677 9823 |
| Distance: 0.37 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Torquay Metro |
| Iceland Torquay |
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| 5/6 Union Sq Shopping Ctr, Albert Road, Torquay, TQ1 3UT |
| 01803213567 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Torquay |
| Tesco Torquay Lymington Express |
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| 9 Lymington Rd, Torquay, TQ1 4AQ |
| 0345 671 9323 |
| Distance: 0.48 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Torquay Lymington Express |
| Waitrose Torquay |
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| St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3HL |
| 01803 329130 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Torquay |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01803 - Torquay |
| Area Code: 01626 - Newton Abbot |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torbay |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon &TQ1 3DR |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01803 207201 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torbay |
| The Member of Parliament is Steve Darling |
| Details for the MP Steve Darling on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Steve Darling on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Steve Darling won with a majority of 5,349 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,185 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Tormohun Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Address: Ilsham Church of England Academy, Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01803292313
Warberry CofE Academy
Address: Warberry CofE Academy, Cedars Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1SB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01803292642
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Address: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School, Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01803329131
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Address: Ellacombe Church of England Academy, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01803293040
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01803328286
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Cockington Primary School
Address: Cockington Primary School, Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6AP
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact:
Torre Church of England Academy
Address: Torre Church of England Academy, Barton Road, Torre C of E Academy, Barton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4DN
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01803324007
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01803607075
England Secondary Schools
The Spires College
Address: The Spires College, Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01803400660
Nearest Hospitals
| Mount Stuart Hospital |
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| Address: St. Vincents Road, Torquay, TQ1 4UP, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 01803 321690 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Mount Stuart Hospital |
| Torbay Hospital |
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| Address: Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01803 614567 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.54 (miles) |
| Directions from to Torbay Hospital |
| Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre |
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| Address: Church Street, Paignton, TQ3 3AG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01803 547171 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SOUTH DEVON COMMUNITY DENTAL
Address: CASTLE CIRCUS HEALTH CENTRE, ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5YH
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
MY DENTIST
Address: UNIT 1A, 89 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3YA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
TORBAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 MADREPORE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1EY
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
MILLBROOK VILLAS DENTAL PRACTCE
Address: 4 MILLBROOK VILLAS, OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AS
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
RICHARD THOMPSON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
PARK CRESCENT HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: PARK CRESCENT HOUSE, 9 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ENGLISH RIVIERA CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, TORQUAY, TQ2 5LZ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
CROFT HALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 298441
ABBEY ROAD SURGERY
Address: 56 ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5NH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
PARKHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2AR
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
CHELSTON HALL SURGERY
Address: OLD MILL ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605359
SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 327100
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292605
BOOTS
Address: 66-68 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292708
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 21-25 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, TQ1 1ES
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 295645
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 28 WALNUT ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HS
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605456
TORWOOD STREET PHARMACY
Address: 37A TORWOOD STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1ED
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292458
DOWRICKS CHEMIST OF CHELSTON HALL
Address: 9 OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AU
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605209
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (TORQUAY)
Address: 62 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TORQUAY)
Address: 79-81 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3DG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
HAYES OPTICIANS (ILSHAM)
Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2JG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
KNAPMAN HAYES LTD
Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2JG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
BILL OPTICAL (ILSHAM ROAD)
Address: 9A ILSHAM ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2JG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
RIVIERA EYEWEAR LTD (PAIGNTON)
Address: 348 TORQUAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON, TQ3 2DQ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Torquay Station is 0.42 miles away.
Address: Torquay station, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU
Torquay is situated on the Riviera Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Torquay Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Torre Station is 0.87 miles away.
Address: Torre station, Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD
Torre is situated on the Riviera Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Torre Station is an unstaffed station.