Abbey Hill is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 223 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Cornwall is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Cornwall 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 29901049 and 80700001 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 250.58 miles West from central London., 2.68 miles South East from St Ives (Cownwall), 5.7 miles North East from Penzance and 18.33 miles West from Truro.
ABBEY HILL 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 Hill
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003945 (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 Hill
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Hayle Address: Carwin Rise Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.27 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Hayle Address: Carwin Rise Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.43 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Hayle Address: Carwin Roundabout Rise, Hayle, TR27 5DG Telephone: 0871 984 6314 Visit Hotel Page |
2.47 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Penzance Address: Branwell Mills Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.68 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Camborne Address: Treswithian Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.06 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Estate Agents | Lelant, St Ives,TR26 3DL | |
| Berwicks | 20 Foundry Square, Hayle,TR27 4HH | Visit Website |
| Corinthian Homes | North Quay, Hayle, TR27 4BL | Visit Website |
| Bradleys | 21 Fore Street, Hayle, TR27 4DX | Visit Website |
| Bradleys Property Rentals | 21 Fore Street, Hayle, TR27 4DX | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Hill | |
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| Latitude | 50.180611 |
| Longitude | -5.444019 |
| OS Easting (X): | 154153 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 36923 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SW542369 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Hill
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Fore Street (A3074) | junction |
| Brush End | junction |
| Mount Pleasant | junction |
| Mount Pleasant | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:17 |
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| Sunset | 16:24 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Camborne 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (5.67 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.5°C (79.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00095907 & E00095912 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers & Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 47.93 & 52.20 |
| Area Population | 2324.00 & 1568.00 |
| Male Population | 1111.00 & 722.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 1213.00 & 846.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12 & 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01018985 &E01018986 |
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| LSOA Name: | Cornwall 058A &Cornwall 058B |
| SOA Code: | 2a &5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003945 |
| MSOA Name: | Cornwall 058 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Hayle Harbour |
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| 1 South Quay, Hayle, TR27 4EP |
| 01872 248615 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Hayle Harbour |
| Tesco St Ives Superstore |
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| St Ives Rd, Carbis Bay, St Ives, TR26 2PN |
| 0345 677 9590 |
| Distance: 1.78 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco St Ives Superstore |
| Morrisons Penzance |
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| Eastern Way, Long Rock, Penzance TR18 3RF |
| 01736 351231 |
| Distance: 4.79 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Penzance |
| Sainsburys Penzance |
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| Eastern Green , Penzance, CORNWALL, England, TR18 3AP |
| 01736 306 260 |
| Distance: 4.92 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Penzance |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01736 - Penzance |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Cornwall |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall &TR1 3AY |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 1234 100 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of St Ives |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew George |
| Details for the MP Andrew George on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew George on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew George won with a majority of 13,786 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 69,978 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: St Ives East &Lelant & Carbis Bay Ward |
| Parish: St. Ives Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Hayle Community School
Address: Hayle Community School, 3 High Lanes, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St Erth Community Primary School
Address: St Erth Community Primary School, 32 School Lane, St Erth, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6HN
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01736753153
St Erth Community Primary School
Address: St Erth Community Primary School, School Lane, St Erth, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6HN
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Penpol School
Address: Penpol School, 2 St George's Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4AH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01736753472
St Uny CofE Academy
Address: St Uny CofE Academy, Polmennor Drive, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01736794180
St Uny CofE School
Address: St Uny CofE School, Polmenor Drive, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| St Michael's Hospital |
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| Address: Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4JA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01736 758854 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Michael's Hospital |
| St Julia's Hospice |
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| Address: Foundry Hill, Hayle, TR27 4HW, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cornwall Hospice Care Limited |
| Distance: 1.48 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Julia's Hospice |
| Edward Hain Hospital |
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| Address: Albany Terrace, St. Ives, TR26 2BS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01736 571300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.91 (miles) |
| Directions from to Edward Hain Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
HAYLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 66 HAYLE TERRACE, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 4BT
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
CARBIS BAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ST. IVES ROAD, CARBIS BAY, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 2SF
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
COPPERHOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 FORE STREET, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 4DX
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
PEARLY WHITES DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 TREGENNA HILL, ST IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 1SF
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
TREGENNA HILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: TREGENNA HILL, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 1SF
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
PENZANCE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: THE LESCUDJACK CENTRE, PENMERE CLOSE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 3PE
Distance: 5.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BODRIGGY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 60 QUEENSWAY, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 4PB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 753136
BODRIGGY SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 60 QUEENSWAY, HAYLE, TR27 4PB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
STENNACK SURGERY
Address: THE OLD STENNACK SCHOOL, STENNACK, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 1RU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 793333
CONNOR DOWNS SURGERY
Address: TURNPIKE ROAD, CONNOR DOWNS, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 5DT
Distance: 3.58 miles
Contact: :
MARAZION SURGERY
Address: GWALLON LANE, MARAZION, CORNWALL, TR17 0HW
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 710505
GODOLPHIN HEALTH
Address: SCHOOL ROAD, PRAZE-AN-BEEBLE, CAMBORNE, CORNWALL, TR14 0LB
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01209 831386
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
CARBIS BAY PHARMACY
Address: UNITS 1-2, TREVOSE HOUSE, ST IVES ROAD, CARBIS BAY, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 2FZ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 799025
BODRIGGY PHARMACY
Address: 60 QUEENSWAY, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 4PB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 757546
COPPERHOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 44-46 FORE STREET, COPPERHOUSE, HAYLE, TR27 4DY
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 757546
BOOTS
Address: UNIT E, MARSH LANE, WEST CORNWALL SHOPPING PK, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 5LX
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 756843
BOOTS
Address: THE OLD STENNACK SCHOOL, STENNACK, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 1RU
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 795047
LEDDRA PHARMACY
Address: 7 FORE STREET, ST IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 1AB
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 795432
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
NOAKES HABERMEHL & KERR OPTICIANS - IVYBRIDGE & CARBIS BAY
Address: CHY AN GWEAL, ST IVES ROAD, CARBIS BAY, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 2RS
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAYLE)
Address: UNIT E, WEST CORNWALL SHOPPING PARK, MARSH LANE, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 5LX
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: :
REYNOLDS & SLATER LTD
Address: 48 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2HZ
Distance: 5.69 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: 16 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, TR18 2HR
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 363339
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: 16A MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2HR
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PENZANCE)
Address: 111 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LE
Distance: 5.84 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Lelant Saltings Station is 0.15 miles away.
Address: Lelant Saltings station, Saltings Reach, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DL
Lelant Saltings is situated on the St Ives Bay Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Lelant Saltings Station is an unstaffed station.
Lelant Station is 0.41 miles away.
Address: Lelant station, Station Hill, Lelant, Cornwall, TR26 3DS
Lelant is situated on the St Ives Bay Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Lelant Station is an unstaffed station.