Abbey Close in the Urban Area of Yeading in the Urban Area of Northolt
About Abbey Close
Abbey Close is a street located in Northolt. It uses the postcode UB5 6RN. The street has a length of approximately 50 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Ealing is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Ealing London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 20600001 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 11.81 miles West from central London., 15.22 miles South from St Albans, 16.66 miles North East from Woking and 22.17 miles North from Guildford.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of NORTHOLT
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 Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02000245 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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Postcodes for Abbey Close |
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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 Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge London Northolt Address: Mandeville Rd, Northolt, UB5 4LU Telephone: 0871 559 1834 Visit Hotel Page |
1.20 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Hayes Heathrow North A4020 Address: 362 Uxbridge Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.57 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn London Hayes, Heathrow Address: 362 Uxbridge Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.60 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn London Greenford Address: Western Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.33 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express London-Ealing Address: 75 Broadway, Ealing Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.71 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Knight | 120 Bunns Ln, London NW7 2AS | Visit Website |
| SAB Estates | 238 Ruislip Road, Greenford, UB6 9RS | Visit Website |
| Urban Housing | 63 Marnham Crescent, Greenford,UB6 9SP | Visit Website |
| Brian Cox | 171 - 175 Church Road, Northolt, UB5 5AG | Visit Website |
| Perkins Estate Agents | 9 Ruislip Road, Greenford, UB6 9QD |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.532434 |
| Longitude | -0.376569 |
| OS Easting (X): | 512592 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 182805 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ126828 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Invicta Grove | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:28 |
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| Sunset | 16:06 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Northolt 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (1.97 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -0.6°C (93.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (1 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00006294 |
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| ONS Area Name | Young Families and Students |
| Average Age | 32.43 |
| Area Population | 1783.00 |
| Male Population | 846.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 937.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 57 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01001257 |
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| LSOA Name: | Ealing 008A |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000245 |
| MSOA Name: | Ealing 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Greenford Lady Margaret Rd Express |
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| Lady Margaret Rd, Southall, UB1 2QQ |
| 0345 671 9594 |
| Distance: 0.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Greenford Lady Margaret Rd Express |
| Tesco Hayes Yeading Extra |
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| Glencoe Rd, Hayes, UB4 9SQ |
| 0345 677 9751 |
| Distance: 0.64 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hayes Yeading Extra |
| Tesco Northolt Express |
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| 484-486 Church Rd, Northolt, UB5 5AU |
| 0345 026 9170 |
| Distance: 0.65 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Northolt Express |
| Asda Northolt Petrol |
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| 256 Church Road, Northolt, UB5 5AW |
| 020 3770 5095 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Northolt Petrol |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 020 | NORTHOLT - LWNOR | P43 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 16.6 | 17.9 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Ealing |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, London &W5 2HL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8825 5000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Ealing North |
| The Member of Parliament is James Murray |
| Details for the MP James Murray on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Murray on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election James Murray won with a majority of 12,519 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 74,820 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Greenford Broadway Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Brentside Primary School
Address: Brentside Primary School, Kennedy Road, Hanwell, London, W7 1JL
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact:
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School, Greenford Road, Greenford, UB6 9AN
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 02085755344
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
Address: The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School, Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, UB6 9JU
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 02085788928
Coston Primary School
Address: Coston Primary School, Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9JU
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 02085781515
Oldfield Primary School
Address: Oldfield Primary School, Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 02085782507
Stanhope Primary School
Address: Stanhope Primary School, Mansell Road, Greenford, UB6 9EG
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02085759989
Durdans Park Primary School
Address: Durdans Park Primary School, King George's Drive, Off Lady Margaret Road, Southall, UB1 2PQ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 02085751477
Lady Margaret Primary School
Address: Lady Margaret Primary School, Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2NH
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 02085666486
Gifford Primary School
Address: Gifford Primary School, Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BU
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 02088454661
Willow Tree Primary School
Address: Willow Tree Primary School, Priors Farm Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5FE
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 02088454181
Ravenor Primary School
Address: Ravenor Primary School, Greenway Gardens, Greenford, UB6 9TT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 02085781654
Viking Primary School
Address: Viking Primary School, Radcliffe Way, Northolt, UB5 6HW
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 02088453186
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Raphael's Catholic Primary School, Hartfield Avenue, Northolt, UB5 6NL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 02088410848
Downe Manor Primary School
Address: Downe Manor Primary School, Down Way, Northolt, UB5 6NW
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 02088451155
Yeading Infant and Nursery School
Address: Yeading Infant and Nursery School, Carlyon Road, Yeading Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0NR
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 02085733389
Yeading Junior School
Address: Yeading Junior School, Carlyon Road, Hayes, UB4 0NR
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01895462396
Allenby Primary School
Address: Allenby Primary School, Allenby Road, Southall, UB1 2HX
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02085786636
North Primary School
Address: North Primary School, Meadow Road, Southall, UB1 2JE
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 02085717749
Belmore Primary Academy
Address: Belmore Primary Academy, Belmore Primary Academy, Owen Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 9LF
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01895462364
Brookside Primary School
Address: Brookside Primary School, Perth Avenue, Hayes, UB4 9LW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 02088456634
England Secondary Schools
Brentside High School
Address: Brentside High School, Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 02085759162
Dormers Wells High School
Address: Dormers Wells High School, Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Address: The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Greenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9AW
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 02085758222
Greenford High School
Address: Greenford High School, Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 02085789152
Northolt High School
Address: Northolt High School, Eastcote Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4HP
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 02088648544
William Perkin Church of England High School
Address: William Perkin Church of England High School, Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 02088328950
Villiers High School
Address: Villiers High School, Boyd Avenue, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3BT
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 02088138001
Alec Reed Academy
Address: Alec Reed Academy, Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 02088414511
Barnhill Community High School
Address: Barnhill Community High School, Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02088390600
Nearest Hospitals
| Ealing Hospital |
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| Address: Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW, |
| Independent Sector |
| London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 020 8967 5000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.5 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ealing Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Harrow |
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| Address: London Road, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3JL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 020 8966 7000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Harrow |
| BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital |
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| Address: Sudbury Hill, Harrow, HA1 3RX, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 020 8872 3872 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.72 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
TAYWOOD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: TAYWOOD ROAD, MIDDLESEX, NORTHOLT, GREATER LONDON, UB5 6WL
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (HIGHVIEW)
Address: 170 BYRON WAY, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 6BW
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 147 RUISLIP ROAD, GREENFORD, UB6 9QQ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 TANGMERE GARDENS, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 6LP
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 192 CHURCH ROAD, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 5AE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
T S CHEEMA DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 RUISLIP ROAD, GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX, UB6 9QD
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GRAND UNION VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GRAND UNION VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE, TAYWOOD ROAD, NORTHOLT, UB5 6WL
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GUV HEALTH CENTRE, TAYWOOD ROAD, NORTHOLT, UB5 6WL
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85781903
GOODCARE PRACTICE
Address: GRAND UNION VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE, TAYWOOD ROAD, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 6WL
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 020 33137600
BROADMEAD SURGERY
Address: GRAND UNION VILLAGE HEALTH CENTRE, TAYWOOD ROAD, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 6WL
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 020 33137570
EASTMEAD AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 20 EASTMEAD AVENUE, GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX, UB6 9RB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85781244
WILLOW TREE SURGERY
Address: 2 JOLLYS LANE, HAYES, MIDDLESEX, UB4 9BG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 020 88421024
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
NORTHOLT PHARMACY
Address: GRAND UNION HEALTH CENTRE, TAYWOOD ROAD, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 6WL
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 020 33137500
CHIEF CORNERSTONE LTD
Address: 4 EASTMEAD AVENUE, GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX, UB6 9RA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85752880
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: GLENCOE ROAD, HAYES, UB4 9SQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 020 82107247
ALPHA CHEMIST
Address: 480 CHURCH ROAD, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 5AU
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 02088 455793
CHANA CHEMIST
Address: 251 ALLENBY ROAD, SOUTHALL, MIDDLESEX, UB1 2HB
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 493-495 YEADING LANE, NORTHOLT, MIDDLESEX, UB5 6LN
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 02088 459522
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Greenford Station is 1.54 miles away.
Address: Greenford station, Oldfield Lane, Greenford, Greater London, UB6 8PX
Greenford is situated on the Greenford Branch Line|Acton to Northolt Line and is managed by LUL Bakerloo Line.
Greenford Station is staffed on a full time basis.
South Greenford Station is 1.72 miles away.
Address: South Greenford station, Leaver Gardens, Greenford, Greater London, UB6 2WE
South Greenford is situated on the Greenford Branch Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
South Greenford Station is an unstaffed station.