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).
Abbey Close is a in East Ardsley|WAKEFIELD
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 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 West Yorkshire, situated in the region of the UK. It's 165.54 miles North from central London., 4.66 miles South from Leeds, 21.9 miles North West from Doncaster and 24.3 miles South West from York.
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 | |
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Close East Ardsley|WAKEFIELD
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wakefield City North Address: Paragon Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.56 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leeds-East Address: 2 Aberford Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.49 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Leeds City West Address: City West One Office Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.64 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Leeds City Elland Road Address: City West One Office Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.64 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Leeds City West Address: Gelderd Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.64 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Close
UPRN: 72680830
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 72680831
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 72680832
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 72680833
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 72680834
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 72680835
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 72680836
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 2012 onwards
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 72680837
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 72680838
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £144,500 | £144,500 | £144,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £144,000 | £158,000 | £151,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £150,000 | £147,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £150,000 | £172,500 | 2 |
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Location Details
| Abbey Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.732193 |
| Longitude | -1.534106 |
| OS Easting (X): | 430731 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 426325 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE307263 |
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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| Scampston Drive |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:19 |
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| Sunset | 15:49 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bingley Samos 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (14.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.9°C (87.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (24 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bradford Rd Ardsley Esso Express |
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| Bradford Rd, East Ardsley, Leeds, WF3 2JA |
| 0345 671 9502 |
| Distance: 0.81 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bradford Rd Ardsley Esso Express |
| Iceland Belle Isle |
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| Middleton District Centre, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS10 4AX |
| 01132762876 |
| Distance: 1.14 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Belle Isle |
| Asda Middleton |
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| Holme Well Road, Leeds, LS10 4TQ |
| 0113 819 8650 |
| Distance: 1.17 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Middleton |
| Sainsburys Middleton Park Local |
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| 7 Middleton Park Avenue, Leeds, England, LS10 4HP |
| 0113 272 0334 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Middleton Park Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01924 - Wakefield |
| Area Code: 0113 - Leeds |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of |
| The Member of Parliament is |
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| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Robin Hood Primary School
Address: Robin Hood Primary School, Leeds Road, Robin Hood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3BG
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01132823444
East Ardsley Primary Academy
Address: East Ardsley Primary Academy, Fall Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 2BA
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01133862510
East Ardsley Primary School
Address: East Ardsley Primary School, Main Street, East Ardsley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 2BA
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Blackgates Primary School
Address: Blackgates Primary School, Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1QQ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE DENTAL STUDIO
Address: 120 BRADFORD ROAD, EAST ARDSLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF3 2JL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
MIDDLETON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MIDDLETON PARK AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4HT
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
LINGWELL CROFT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 SHELLDRAKE DRIVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3NB
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
TOWN STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 75 TOWN STREET, MIDDLETON, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3NG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
OUTWOOD DENTAL CARE
Address: 569 LEEDS ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 2JL
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
WRENTHORPE DENTAL CARE
Address: WRENTHORPE LANE, WRENTHORPE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF2 0NL
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MIDDLETON PARK SURGERY
Address: MIDDLETON PARK AVENUE, LEEDS, LS10 4HT
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, BRADFORD ROAD, TINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF3 1RQ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0113 2537629
LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY
Address: 16 SHELLDRAKE DRIVE, MIDDLETON, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3NB
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0113 2704848
LINGWELL CROFT - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 16 SHELLDRAKE DRIVE, MIDDLETON, LEEDS, LS10 3NB
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
LOFTHOUSE SURGERY
Address: 2 CHURCH FARM CLOSE, LEEDS ROAD, LOFTHOUSE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF3 3SA
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 822273
OUTWOOD PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: POTOVENS LANE, OUTWOOD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 2PE
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 822626
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
THORPE PHARMACY
Address: 1 OAKLEY STREET, THORPE, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF3 3DX
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 871593
MIDDLETON - PHARMACY PLUS HEALTH
Address: MIDDLETON PARK HEALTH CENTRE, MIDDLETON PARK AVENUE, LEEDS, LS10 4HT
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01132 705548
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, BRADFORD ROAD, TINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF3 1RQ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01132 381763
BOOTS
Address: 6-8 MIDDLETON PARK CIRCUS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4LU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 0113 2716959
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 20 SHELLDRAKE DRIVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3NB
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0113 2713066
MIDWAY PHARMACY
Address: 23 MIDDLETON PARK CIRCUS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4LX
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0113 2714699
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
JAMES DALY OPTICIANS (WAKEFIELD)
Address: 64 BRADFORD ROAD, EAST ARDSLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF3 2EY
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
HIGGINS AND STOCKS OPTICIANS
Address: 4 MIDDLETON PARK CIRCUS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4LU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
MIDDLETON OPTICIANS LIMITED
Address: 4 MIDDLETON PARK CIRCUS, LEEDS, LS10 4LU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
EYECARE ANYWHERE (TINGLEY)
Address: 105 HAIGH MOOR ROAD, TINGLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF3 1EG
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
VALLI WAKEFIELD
Address: 545 LEEDS ROAD, OUTWOOD, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF1 2PN
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WHITE ROSE, LEEDS)
Address: UNIT 54, WHITE ROSE CENTRE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS11 8LL
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Outwood Station is 1.54 miles away.
Address: Outwood station, Lingwell Court, Outwood, West Yorkshire, WF1 2NX
Outwood is situated on the Wakefield line and is managed by Northern.
Outwood Station is an unstaffed station.
Morley Station is 2.63 miles away.
Address: Morley station, Station Road, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 8JR
Morley is situated on the Huddersfield line and is managed by Northern.
Morley Station is an unstaffed station.