Abbey Drive is a street located in the Urban Area of Orrell. It uses the postcode WN5 8RW. The street has a length of approximately 188 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wigan is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Wigan District (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 44100003 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 178.5 miles North West from central London., 14.69 miles North East from Liverpool, 19.56 miles West from Manchester and 25.25 miles North from Chester.
ABBEY DRIVE is within the Post Town of WIGAN
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 Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001304 (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 Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.76 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.31 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.64 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Haydock St. Helens Address: Piele Rd, Haydock, Saint Helens, WA11 9TL Telephone: 0871 984 6145 Visit Hotel Page |
4.97 |
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5: Name:Days Inn Charnock Richard M6 Address: Motorway Services Area/Mill La J27-28 M6 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.35 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Drive
UPRN: 100011749048
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749049
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749051
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749052
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749054
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749059
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749062
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749067
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749069
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011749071
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £189,400 | £189,400 | £189,400 | 1 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £255,000 | £252,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £176,000 | £260,000 | £180,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABODE formally Borron Shaw Orrell | Sefton Road, Orrell, WN5 8UP | |
| Addisons Estate and Letting Agent | The Flat 1 Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG | Visit Website |
| Pro Lettings | Hewitt House, Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7XA | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains | 798 Ormskirk Road Pemberton Wigan WN5 8AX | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains Lettings | 798 Ormskirk Road Wigan WN5 8AX | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Abbey Drive | |
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| Latitude | 53.538832 |
| Longitude | -2.707713 |
| OS Easting (X): | 353103 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 404947 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD531049 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Drive
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Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Heyes Road | junction |
| Lakes Drive | junction |
| Moor Road (B5206) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 15:56 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 22 December 2024 at 23:00 (14.60 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.5°C (63.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (36 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032254 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 44.21 |
| Area Population | 1782.00 |
| Male Population | 899.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 883.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006362 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 018A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001304 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 018 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Pemberton Express |
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| 751 Ormskirk Rd, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AX |
| 0345 026 9384 |
| Distance: 1.01 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pemberton Express |
| Asda Wigan |
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| Soho Street, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0XA |
| 01942 243522 |
| Distance: 2.34 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wigan |
| Sainsburys Wigan |
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| Worthington Way, Wigan, England, WN3 6XA |
| 01942 321966 |
| Distance: 2.51 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Wigan |
| Iceland Wigan Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 3, Marus Bidge Rtail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XE |
| 01942820945 |
| Distance: 2.53 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan Food Warehouse |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01843 - Thanet |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 18.6 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 22 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wigan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan &WN1 1YN |
| Telephone Number: 01942 244 991 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Makerfield |
| The Member of Parliament is Josh Simons |
| Details for the MP Josh Simons on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Josh Simons on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Josh Simons won with a majority of 5,399 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 76,641 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Orrell Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Address: St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Highgate Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0HX
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01695622970
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, School Lane, Roby Mill, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0QR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01695622536
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan, Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01942222721
Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Address: Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6BL
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School
Address: Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School, Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01942222133
Orrell Holgate Academy
Address: Orrell Holgate Academy, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01942776670
Orrell Holgate Primary School
Address: Orrell Holgate Primary School, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact:
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Address: St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01942748455
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Address: Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01942207134
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, College Road, Up Holland, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 0PY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01695623842
England Secondary Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Address: Dean Trust Wigan, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01942511987
Abraham Guest Academy
Address: Abraham Guest Academy, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DQ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
St Peter's Catholic High School
Address: St Peter's Catholic High School, Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01942747693
Up Holland High School
Address: Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01695625191
England Higher Schools
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Address: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01942214797
Winstanley College
Address: Winstanley College, Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01695633244
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
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| Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.6 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| Wrightington Hospital |
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| Address: Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.67 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
| Fairfield Independent Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Crank Road, Crank, St. Helens, WA11 7RS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Fairfield Hospital |
| Telephone: 01744 739311 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fairfield Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 7 MOOR ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8ND
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 52 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
HALL GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21A HALL GREEN, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0PB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
65 ORMSKIRK ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 65 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
BARTON AND TAYLOR
Address: 655 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AG
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE (ORRELL BRANCH)
Address: 58 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622982
BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483900
MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC
Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
HALL GREEN SURGERY
Address: 164 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AB
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 588848
PEMBERTON SURGERY
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 367199
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PEMBERTON PC RESOURCE CTR, SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481900
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 259 ORRELL ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8NB
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 223175
WELL
Address: 56 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622634
BRADSHAW STREET PHARMACY
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 224390
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622446
BOOTS
Address: 765-767 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AT
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 214632
GEORGE WILSON
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222670
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (806 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 806 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AX
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
OPTIQUE BOUTIQUE LTD
Address: 703 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AQ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN - LOIRE DRIVE)
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (73 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9EA
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
4611 WIGAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Orrell Station is 0.62 miles away.
Address: Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH
Orrell is situated on the Kirkby Branch Line and is managed by Northern.
Orrell Station is an unstaffed station.
Gathurst Station is 1.52 miles away.
Address: Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW
Gathurst is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Gathurst Station is an unstaffed station.