Abbey Close in the Urban Area of Bowdon
About Abbey Close
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Trafford is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Abbey Close is a in Bowdon|ALTRINCHAM
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 160.76 miles North West from central London., 9.11 miles South West from Manchester, 24.92 miles North East from Chester and 25.58 miles East from Liverpool.
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 E02001285 (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 Close Bowdon|ALTRINCHAM
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Altrincham Central Address: Grafton Tower, Stamford New Rd, Altrincham, WA14 1DQ Telephone: 0871 984 6509 Visit Hotel Page |
1.27 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Manchester Altrincham Address: Manchester Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.68 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Knutsford Bucklow Hill Address: Mereside Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.31 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Knutsford - Mere Address: Warrington Road, Hoo Green, Mere Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.05 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport Address: Runger Lane, Manchester Airport Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.15 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2023 | £1,080,000 | £1,080,000 | £1,080,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.370975 |
| Longitude | -2.369495 |
| OS Easting (X): | 375418 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 386105 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ754861 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Oakwood Lane |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:46 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 21 November 2024 at 23:00 (0.90 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.6°C (84.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00030813 & E00030822 |
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| ONS Area Name | Comfortable Suburbia |
| Average Age | 44.46 |
| Area Population | 1391.00 |
| Male Population | 689.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 702.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006081 |
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| LSOA Name: | Trafford 027B |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001285 |
| MSOA Name: | Trafford 027 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Hale Ashley Road Local |
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| 204-208 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, England, WA15 9SN |
| 1619281712 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hale Ashley Road Local |
| Tesco Hale Express |
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| 229 Ashley Rd, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SX |
| 0345 026 9928 |
| Distance: 1.13 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hale Express |
| Sainsburys Altrincham |
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| Lloyd Street, Altrincham, England, WA14 2SU |
| 0161 941 5011 |
| Distance: 1.17 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Altrincham |
| Iceland Altrincham |
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| 98 George Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1RG |
| 01619286673 |
| Distance: 1.31 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Altrincham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01565 - Knutsford |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Area Code: 0161 - Manchester |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Trafford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester &M32 0TH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0161 912 2000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Altrincham and Sale West |
| The Member of Parliament is Connor Rand |
| Details for the MP Connor Rand on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Connor Rand on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Connor Rand won with a majority of 4,174 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,025 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bowdon Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Stamford Park Infant School
Address: Stamford Park Infant School, Cedar Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9JB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Stamford Park Primary School
Address: Stamford Park Primary School, Cedar Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9JB
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01619283608
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School, Townfield Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DS
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01619287288
Bowdon CofE Primary School
Address: Bowdon CofE Primary School, Grange Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3EX
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01619288907
Bollin Primary School
Address: Bollin Primary School, Apsley Grove, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3AH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact:
Little Bollington CofE Primary School
Address: Little Bollington CofE Primary School, Lymm Road, Little Bollington, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4SZ
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Address: Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01617686030
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Address: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01619280858
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Address: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
North Cestrian School
Address: North Cestrian School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01619281856
Loreto Grammar School
Address: Loreto Grammar School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01619283703
Loreto Grammar School
Address: Loreto Grammar School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Address: Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01619125912
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Address: Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CRESCENT ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 2 CRESCENT ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9NA
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL BEAUTY - KISSDENTAL HOLDINGS
Address: 2 NEW STREET, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 2QS
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://WWW.KISSDENTAL.CO.UK/
REGENT DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 22 REGENT ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 1RP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
GOOSE GREEN DENTAL
Address: 5 DENMARK STREET, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 2SS
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
GREENWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 16 GREENWOOD STREET, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 1RZ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
LOTUS ORTHODONTICS
Address: 12A MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 1QB
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ALTRINCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LLOYD HOUSE, 7 LLOYD STREET, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 2DD
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9282424
ALTRINCHAM HEALTH & WELLBEING HUB - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ALTRINCHAM HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTR, 31-33 MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 1PF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
BARRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 33 MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 1PF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9289621
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ALTRINCHAM HEALTH & WELLBEING CTR, 31-33 MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 1PF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9285522
ALTRINCHAM HEALTH & WELLBEING HUB - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 31-33 MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 1PF
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
FAMILY SURGERY
Address: 94 NAVIGATION ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 1LL
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9299300
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 6 VALE VIEW, VICARAGE LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 3BD
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01619 299005
BARRY BLADON
Address: 219 ASHLEY ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9SZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9281233
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: LLOYD HOUSE, 7 LLOYD STREET, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 2DD
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01619 282114
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 20 GREENWOOD STREET, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 1RZ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01619 291384
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: MANOR ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9QT
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01619 569547
BOOTS
Address: 1 STAMFORD QUARTER, GEORGE STREET, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA14 1RH
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01619 284471
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hale (Manchester) Station is 1.06 miles away.
Address: Hale station, Ashley Road, Hale, Greater Manchester, WA14 2UZ
Hale (Manchester) is situated on the Mid-Cheshire line and is managed by Northern.
Hale (Manchester) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Altrincham Station is 1.46 miles away.
Address: Altrincham station, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EN
Altrincham is situated on the Mid-Cheshire line and is managed by Northern.
Altrincham Station is staffed on a part time basis.