Abbey Road is a street located in the town of Golborne. It uses the postcode WA3 1EP. The street has a length of approximately 283 metres.
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 44100005 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 170.77 miles North West from central London., 12.3 miles West from Manchester, 18.92 miles East from Liverpool and 24.36 miles North East from Chester.
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 Road
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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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village Address: Sale Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.05 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Warrington Lowton Address: 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1HD Telephone: 0871 559 1851 Visit Hotel Page |
1.26 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Park M6 J23 Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.02 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.02 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Warrington North East Address: Golborne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.82 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Robinson & Lyon | 77 Newton Road Lowton Warrington Cheshire WA3 1EL | Visit Website |
| Hamiltons Estate Agents | 90 St. Helens Road Leigh WN7 4HW | Visit Website |
| Your Housing Group - Waterside Point | West Bridgewater Street, Leigh,,WN7 4HB | |
| Stone Cross Estate Agents | 7A Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2SA | Visit Website |
| Jigsaw Homes Group | Turner House King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ |
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| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.474404 |
| Longitude | -2.541905 |
| OS Easting (X): | 364036 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 397684 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ640977 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Glastonbury Avenue | junction |
| Canaan | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 18 December 2024 at 12:00 (10.34 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.3°C (78.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00031949 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 43.94 |
| Area Population | 1394.00 |
| Male Population | 695.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 699.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006303 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 040B |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
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| MSOA Code: | E02001326 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 040 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Leigh |
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| Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY |
| 01942 260081 |
| Distance: 1.13 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Leigh |
| Tesco Leigh Extra |
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| The Loom, Derby St, Leigh, WN7 4BA |
| 0345 671 9347 |
| Distance: 1.74 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leigh Extra |
| Sainsburys Culcheth |
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| 7 Common Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, England, WA3 4EH |
| 01925 765036 |
| Distance: 1.75 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Culcheth |
| Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 1, PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942262646 |
| Distance: 1.82 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 22.5 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 51 |
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 Leigh |
| The Member of Parliament is Jo Platt |
| Details for the MP Jo Platt on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jo Platt on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jo Platt won with a majority of 8,881 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,978 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Lowton East Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington, West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01942673667
Gilded Hollins Community School
Address: Gilded Hollins Community School, St Helen's Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PQ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01942678903
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Address: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, Newton Road, Lowton, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA3 1EW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01942769710
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Address: Lowton Junior and Infant School, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2AW
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01942673213
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Address: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton, Cranham Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PQ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01942671528
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Address: St Luke's CofE Primary School, Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PW
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01942201140
England Secondary Schools
Lowton Church of England High School
Address: Lowton Church of England High School, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01942767040
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY
Address: 208C NEWTON ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2AQ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 557743
KADIYALA V
Address: THE SURGERY, 208C NEWTON ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2BZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673962
LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE
Address: LEIGH STADIUM, SALE WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4JY
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483121
BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY
Address: 36 BRAITHWAITE ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2HY
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 718221
SLAG LANE MC
Address: 216 SLAG LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2EZ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 715200
CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: JACKSON AVENUE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4DZ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 765101
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 220B SLAG LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2EZ
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON OPTICIANS (CULCHETH)
Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4HA
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON OPTICIANS - WARRINGTON
Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4EG
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGFORD OPTICIANS
Address: 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
GILL OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 27, SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LEIGH)
Address: 10 SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Newton-le-Willows Station is 3.30 miles away.
Address: Newton-le-Willows station, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SF
Newton-le-Willows is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (north) lines|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Newton-le-Willows Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Earlestown Station is 4.25 miles away.
Address: Earlestown station, Railway View, Earlestown, Merseyside, WA12 9AU
Earlestown is situated on the Liverpool to Manchester (north) lines and is managed by Northern.
Earlestown Station is staffed on a part time basis.