Abbey Sands in the town of TORQUAY
About Abbey Sands
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Torbay is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 166.07 miles South West from central London., 18.19 miles South from Exeter, 27.21 miles East from Plymouth and 42.87 miles South West from Taunton.
ABBEY SANDS is within the Post Town of
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 Sands
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006840 (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 Sands
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Torquay Seafront Address: Seafront Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.33 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Torquay Address: Seafront Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.33 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Torquay Address: Newton Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5BZ Telephone: 0871 984 6412 Visit Hotel Page |
0.87 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Paignton Seafront Address: 3 Marine Dr, Paignton, TQ3 2NJ Telephone: 0871 984 6393 Visit Hotel Page |
1.57 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Paignton Seafront Goodrington Sands Address: Tanners Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.58 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Sands | |
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| Latitude | 50.460109 |
| Longitude | -3.540748 |
| OS Easting (X): | 290649 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 63454 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SX906635 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:25 |
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| Sunset | 16:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Exeter Airport 14 November 2024 at 23:00 (20.02 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.5°C (99.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00076852 |
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| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 46.23 |
| Area Population | 1395.00 |
| Male Population | 667.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 728.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015209 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torbay 019A |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006840 |
| MSOA Name: | Torbay 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Torquay Metro |
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| 25-26 Fleet St, Torquay, TQ1 1DB |
| 0345 677 9823 |
| Distance: 0.7 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: 0.71 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Torquay |
| Tesco Torquay Lymington Express |
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| 9 Lymington Rd, Torquay, TQ1 4AQ |
| 0345 671 9323 |
| Distance: 0.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Torquay Lymington Express |
| Tesco Paignton Express |
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| Concord House, Torquay Rd, Paignton, TQ3 2EZ |
| 0345 675 7099 |
| Distance: 1.3 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Paignton Express |
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: Cockington with Chelston Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
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Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Ilsham Church of England Academy
Address: Ilsham Church of England Academy, Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01803292313
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
Address: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School, Quinta Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3RN
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01803329131
Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Address: Ellacombe Church of England Academy, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1TG
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01803293040
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Address: Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay, St Catherine's Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NZ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01803328480
St Margaret's Academy
Address: St Margaret's Academy, Barewell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PA
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01803327090
Homelands Primary School
Address: Homelands Primary School, Westhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01803328264
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Upton St James CofE Primary School, St James Road, Upton, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AZ
Distance: 1.03 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: 1.03 miles
Contact:
Barton Hill Academy
Address: Barton Hill Academy, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01803327161
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: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01803324007
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School, Queensway, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6DB
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01803613095
Sherwell Valley Primary School
Address: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ES
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01803613296
Preston Primary School
Address: Preston Primary School, Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01803607075
Shiphay Learning Academy
Address: Shiphay Learning Academy, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01803613556
Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery
Address: Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery, Exe Hill, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NF
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact:
Oldway Primary School
Address: Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact:
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic School, Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01803558298
England Secondary Schools
The Spires College
Address: The Spires College, Westlands Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01803400660
Torquay Academy
Address: Torquay Academy, Cricketfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01803329351
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01803615501
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Address: Torquay Boys' Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Torquay Girls Grammar School
Address: Torquay Girls Grammar School, 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01803613215
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: 1.67 (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: 2.63 (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: 3.23 (miles) |
| Directions from to Paignton Health and Welllbeing Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MILLBROOK VILLAS DENTAL PRACTCE
Address: 4 MILLBROOK VILLAS, OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH DEVON COMMUNITY DENTAL
Address: CASTLE CIRCUS HEALTH CENTRE, ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5YH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
MY DENTIST
Address: UNIT 1A, 89 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3YA
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
TORBAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 MADREPORE ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1EY
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
RICHARD THOMPSON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
PARK CRESCENT HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: PARK CRESCENT HOUSE, 9 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 2AL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ENGLISH RIVIERA CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, TORQUAY, TQ2 5LZ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
CHELSTON HALL SURGERY
Address: OLD MILL ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HW
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605359
CROFT HALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 298441
ABBEY ROAD SURGERY
Address: 56 ABBEY ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5NH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
PARKHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 PARK HILL ROAD, TORQUAY, TQ1 2AR
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BRONSHILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 3HD
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 327100
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 28 WALNUT ROAD, CHELSTON, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6HS
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605456
DOWRICKS CHEMIST OF CHELSTON HALL
Address: 9 OLD MILL ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6AU
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 605209
WELL
Address: 19 CROFT ROAD, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5UA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292605
BOOTS
Address: 66-68 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 5PS
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292708
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 21-25 UNION STREET, TORQUAY, TQ1 1ES
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 295645
TORWOOD STREET PHARMACY
Address: 37A TORWOOD STREET, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ1 1ED
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01803 292458
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Torquay Station is 0.15 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 0.94 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.