Abbey Close is a street located in the town of Mirfield. It uses the postcode WF14 9QY. The street has a length of approximately 75 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Kirklees District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 19423411 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of West Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 165.19 miles North West from central London., 10.61 miles South West from Leeds, 23.01 miles North West from Sheffield and 26.07 miles North West from Doncaster.
ABBEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of MIRFIELD
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 E02002291 (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 Huddersfield North Address: Wakefield Road, Brighouse Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.55 |
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2: Name:Days Inn Hotel Bradford - Leeds Address: Eastbound M62, Clifton, Leeds Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.61 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Huddersfield Address: Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6NW Telephone: 0871 984 6501 Visit Hotel Page |
3.30 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Huddersfield Central Address: St Andrews Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.68 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bradford South Address: Dyehouse Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.83 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 83231865
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2007 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 83231866
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 83231867
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 83231868
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: U
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 83231869
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 2003-2006
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Trust Sales & Lettings | 1 Manor Park, Mirfield, WF14 0EW | Visit Website |
| Whitegates | 112 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AB | Visit Website |
| Wilcock | 116 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AB | Visit Website |
| Bramleys | 110 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AF | Visit Website |
| SnowGate Estate Agency | 108 Huddersfield Road Mirfield WF14 8AF |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Yorkshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.682020 |
| Longitude | -1.709349 |
| OS Easting (X): | 419195 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 420682 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE192207 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Priory Close | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
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| Sunset | 15:51 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 22 December 2024 at 19:00 (10.95 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.6°C (65.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (24 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00056512 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.98 |
| Area Population | 1551.00 |
| Male Population | 755.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 796.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01011219 |
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| LSOA Name: | Kirklees 021B |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002291 |
| MSOA Name: | Kirklees 021 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Mirfield Queens Rd Express |
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| Huddersfield Rd, Mirfield, WF14 8AN |
| 0345 610 2787 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Mirfield Queens Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Liversedge Huddersfield Road |
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| Unit 1 Fountain Court , Huddersfield Road, Roberttown , England, WF15 7PH |
| 1924406621 |
| Distance: 1.14 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Liversedge Huddersfield Road |
| Tesco Hudders Leeds Rd Express |
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| 862 Leeds Rd, Bradley, HD2 1UU |
| 0345 026 9997 |
| Distance: 1.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Hudders Leeds Rd Express |
| Morrisons Heckmondwike |
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| 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike WF16 0HD |
| 01924 410014 |
| Distance: 2.21 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Heckmondwike |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01924 | MIRFIELD - MYMIR | P13 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 4 | 2.9 | 8.9 | Y | 4 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Kirklees |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield &HD1 1WG |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01484 221 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dewsbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Kim Leadbeater |
| Details for the MP Kim Leadbeater on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Kim Leadbeater on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Kim Leadbeater won with a majority of 6,188 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,642 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mirfield Ward |
| Parish: Mirfield Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Address: Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School, Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0BE
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01924499608
Old Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: Old Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School, Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0HW
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Address: Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, Springfield Park, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PD
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01924494970
Hopton Primary School
Address: Hopton Primary School, Woodend Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PR
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01924489736
Kirkheaton Primary School
Address: Kirkheaton Primary School, New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HR
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact:
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Address: Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School, Nab Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9QH
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01924495518
Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Address: Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, Church Road, Roberttown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8BE
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01924403532
Hartshead Junior and Infant School
Address: Hartshead Junior and Infant School, School Lane, Hartshead, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8AW
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01274879700
St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School
Address: St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School, Sherwood Avenue, Bradley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1RQ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01484226557
England Secondary Schools
Castle Hall Academy
Address: Castle Hall Academy, Richard Thorpe Avenue, Crowlees Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Address: The Mirfield Free Grammar, Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01924483660
Nearest Hospitals
| Dewsbury and District Hospital |
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| Address: Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01924 541000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.4 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dewsbury and District Hospital |
| Cygnet Lodge Brighouse |
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| Address: 60 Rastrick Common, Brighouse, HD6 3EL, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Telephone: 01484 405 900 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.27 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Lodge Brighouse |
| Priory Hospital Dewsbury |
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| Address: York Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, |
| Independent Sector |
| Priory Group Limited |
| Telephone: 01924 436 140 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.39 (miles) |
| Directions from to Priory Hospital Dewsbury |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 4 TAYLOR HALL LANE, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 0HW
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 98 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 8AF
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
KIRKHEATON DENTAL
Address: 13 BANKFIELD LANE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 0JE
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
UNIT 14
Address: LONGBOW CLOSE, BRADLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, HD2 1GQ
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
MR & MRS ODAI
Address: 12 MARKET STREET, HECKMONDWIKE, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF16 0JU
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE
Address: 19 CEMETERY ROAD, HECKMONDWIKE, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF16 9QS
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DOCTOR LANE, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 8DU
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 483440
KIRKHEATON SURGERY
Address: 2 HEATON MOOR ROAD, KIRKHEATON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 0ET
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 420616
KELDREGATE SURGERY
Address: 268 KELDREGATE, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD2 1LE
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
NORTH ROAD SUITE,RAVENSTHORPE HEALTH CTR
Address: RAVENSTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE, NETHERFIELD ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3JY
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 767101
DR MAHMOOD & PARTNERS
Address: NETHERFIELD ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3JY
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 351510
HECKMONDWIKE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: HECKMONDWIKE HEALTH CENTRE, 16 UNION STREET, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 0HH
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
EYE PHARMACY
Address: 196 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 8AZ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 480022
BOOTS
Address: 54 OLD BANK ROAD, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 0JA
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 490788
BOOTS
Address: 142 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 8AN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 492163
MEDICARE CHEMISTS
Address: 5 COPTHORNE SQUARE, BRADLEY, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD2 1SZ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 428646
KIRKHEATON PHARMACY
Address: 1 BANKFIELD LANE, KIRKHEATON, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 0JE
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01484 424912
WELL
Address: 620 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, RAVENSTHORPE, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3HL
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 461651
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
EYE PHARMACY (MIRFIELD)
Address: 196 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 8AZ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
HANSON OPTICIANS - MIRFIELD
Address: 164 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 8AN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
D.AVEYARD OPTICIANS (MIRFIELD)
Address: 170 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, MIRFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF14 8AN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
EYES ALLURE - RAVENSTHORPE
Address: 50 NORTH ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3AB
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
EYE PHARMACY (DEWSBURY)
Address: 6D RAVENSTHORPE SHOPPING PARK, HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF13 3HN
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
PREMIER VISION (HECKMONDWIKE)
Address: UNIT 1, 17 UNION STREET, HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 0HL
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Mirfield Station is 1.02 miles away.
Address: Mirfield station, Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8NL
Mirfield is situated on the Huddersfield line and is managed by Northern.
Mirfield Station is an unstaffed station.
Deighton Station is 1.98 miles away.
Address: Deighton station, Whitacre Road, Deighton, West Yorkshire, HD2 1LX
Deighton is situated on the Calder Valley line|Huddersfield line and is managed by Northern.
Deighton Station is an unstaffed station.