Abbey Close is a street located in the village of Croft. It uses the postcode WA3 7EQ. The street has a length of approximately 108 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Warrington is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Warrington (B) 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 42203883 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Cheshire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 169.07 miles North West from central London., 13.05 miles West from Manchester, 18.03 miles East from Liverpool and 22.12 miles North East from Chester.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of WARRINGTON
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 E02002590 (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
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Warrington North East Address: Golborne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.93 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Warrington Lowton Address: 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1HD Telephone: 0871 559 1851 Visit Hotel Page |
2.12 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Warrington A49 M62 J9 Address: Woburn Road/Winwick Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.29 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Park M6 J23 Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.70 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.70 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 100010260298
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260300
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260301
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10008648779
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260303
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 10008648780
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260305
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260308
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260309
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260310
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260311
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100010260312
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £215,000 | £208,000 | £211,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf North West | Bridgewater Place, Birchwood Park, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6XF | |
| Courtyard Property Consultants | 15 Jackson Avenue Culcheth Warrington WA3 4EJ | |
| Your Housing Group | 602 Aston Avenue, Birchwood Park, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6ZN | |
| Ashtons Estate Agency | 443 Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5SJ | Visit Website |
| Bridgfords | 457 Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5SJ | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.438207 |
| Longitude | -2.552469 |
| OS Easting (X): | 363303 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 393662 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ633937 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
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- 24
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lord Street | junction |
| Deacons Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 15:57 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 25 December 2024 at 07:00 (8.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Fog |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.1°C (100.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00062898 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 44.97 |
| Area Population | 1823.00 |
| Male Population | 858.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 965.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 5 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01012472 |
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| LSOA Name: | Warrington 001B |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002590 |
| MSOA Name: | Warrington 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Culcheth |
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| 7 Common Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, England, WA3 4EH |
| 01925 765036 |
| Distance: 1.63 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Culcheth |
| Asda Birchwood |
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| 1 Dewhurst Road, Warrington, WA3 7PG |
| 01925 823601 |
| Distance: 1.95 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Birchwood |
| Tesco Warrington Orford Green Esso Express |
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| Orford Green, Warrington, Warrington, WA2 8PB |
| 0345 026 9008 |
| Distance: 2.39 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Warrington Orford Green Esso Express |
| Iceland Warrington Food Warehous |
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| Unit 6 FandG, Junction 9 Retail Park, Warrington, WA2 8TW |
| 01925652124 |
| Distance: 2.64 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Warrington Food Warehous |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.4 | 8.5 | 11.3 | N | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Warrington |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Contact Warrington, Horsemarket Street, Warrington, Cheshire &WA1 1XL |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01925 443322 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Warrington North |
| The Member of Parliament is Charlotte Nichols |
| Details for the MP Charlotte Nichols on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Charlotte Nichols on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Charlotte Nichols won with a majority of 9,190 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,601 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Culcheth &Glazebury and Croft Ward |
| Parish: Croft Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Cheshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Newchurch Community Primary School
Address: Newchurch Community Primary School, Glebeland, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 4DX
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01925763427
Locking Stumps Community Primary School
Address: Locking Stumps Community Primary School, Glover Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PH
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01925819076
St Lewis Catholic Primary School
Address: St Lewis Catholic Primary School, Mustard Lane, Croft, Mustard Lane, Croft, Wa3 7bd, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01925762268
Croft Primary School
Address: Croft Primary School, Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7DG
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact:
Winwick CofE Primary School
Address: Winwick CofE Primary School, Myddleton Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8LQ
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01925630995
Nearest Hospitals
| Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Woodford Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Making Space |
| Distance: 4.11 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
| St Mary's Hospital |
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| Address: St. Marys Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, WA2 8DB, |
| Independent Sector |
| Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 4.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Mary's Hospital |
| Newton Community Hospital |
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| Address: Bradlegh Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8RB, |
| Independent Sector |
| Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 5.55 (miles) |
| Directions from to Newton Community Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RISLEY (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: RISLEY, WARRINGTON ROAD, RISLEY, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 6BP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
HOB HEY LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4NQ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
G J HOUGHTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 86 STATION ROAD NORTH, FEARNHEAD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA2 0QG
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
BIRCHWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21 BENSON ROAD, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 7PQ
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - WARRINGTON
Address: UNIT NU10 BIRCHWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, DEWHURST ROAD, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 7PG
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WARRINGTON ROAD, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 5HH
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: JACKSON AVENUE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4DZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 765101
FEARNHEAD CROSS MED.CTR.
Address: 25 FEARNHEAD CROSS, INSALL ROAD, PADGATE, FEARNHEAD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA2 0HD
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 847000
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 15 BENSON ROAD, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 7PJ
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 823502
PADGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 12 STATION ROAD, PADGATE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA2 0RX
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 815333
KADIYALA V
Address: THE SURGERY, 208C NEWTON ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2BZ
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673962
ORFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ORFORD CLINIC, CAPESTHORNE ROAD, ORFORD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA2 9AR
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TIMS & PARKER PHARMACY
Address: CULCHETH CLINIC, JACKSON AVENUE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4DZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 765211
WELL
Address: 70-72 LODGE DRIVE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4ER
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 763227
WELL
Address: 14-15 INSALL ROAD, FEARNHEAD CROSS, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA2 0HD
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
WELL
Address: 28 BENSON ROAD, BIRCHWOOD CENTRE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 7PQ
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 816644
WELL
Address: 96 CAPESTHORNE ROAD, ORFORD ESTATE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA2 9LN
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 633041
PADGATE PHARMACY
Address: 1 STATION ROAD SOUTH, PADGATE, WARRINGTON, WA2 0PD
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 827236
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
WARRINGTON DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS
Address: LOVELL HOUSE, 412 THE QUADRANT, BIRCHWOOD PARK, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 6FW
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON OPTICIANS (CULCHETH)
Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4HA
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON OPTICIANS - WARRINGTON
Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4EG
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
AH MERTONS - BIRCHWOOD
Address: BIRCHWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 7PG
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
VALLI OPTICIANS BIRCHWOOD
Address: 19 DEWHURST ROAD, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 7PG
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
4997 BIRCHWOOD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, DEWHURST ROAD, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 7PG
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Birchwood Station is 2.07 miles away.
Address: Birchwood station, Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Cheshire, WA3 7PU
Birchwood is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (South) lines and is managed by Northern.
Birchwood Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Padgate Station is 2.25 miles away.
Address: Padgate station, Station Road, Padgate, Cheshire, WA2 0QS
Padgate is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (South) lines and is managed by Northern.
Padgate Station is an unstaffed station.