Abbey Road is a street located in the town of Evesham. The street has a length of approximately 633 metres.
The street is located within the Wychavon District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 45400005 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WR11 4ST, WR11 4SS, WR11 4SR, WR11 4SB and WR11 4BL.
It is located within the county of Worcestershire, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 88.85 miles North West from central London., 13.49 miles South East from Worcester, 19.91 miles North East from Gloucester and 27.06 miles South from Birmingham.
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:Premier Inn Evesham Address: Evesham Country Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.59 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Stratford Alcester Address: Oversley Mill, A435 Rdabt SN, Alcester, B49 6PQ Telephone: 0871 984 6107 Visit Hotel Page |
8.54 |
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3: Name:Days Inn Tewkesbury Address: Strensham Service Area, M5 Northbound, Upton-Upon-Severn Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.92 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Tewkesbury Address: Shannon Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.66 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Tewkesbury Address: Shannon Way, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, GL20 8ND Telephone: 0871 984 6436 Visit Hotel Page |
9.68 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Leggett & James | 7 Merstow Green Evesham Worcestershire, WR11 4BD | |
| Sheldon Bosley Knight | 2 Merstow Green, Evesham, WR11 4BD | Visit Website |
| Johnsons Property Consultants | 18 Vine Street, Evesham, WR11 4RL | Visit Website |
| R A Bennett & Partners | 21 Vine Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4RL | Visit Website |
| Avon Estates Sales & Lettings | 8 Vine Street, Evesham, WR11 4RE | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: West Mercia |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 52.088899 |
| Longitude | -1.950995 |
| OS Easting (X): | 403357 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 243441 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP034434 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Pershore Road (B4084) | junction |
| Vine Street (A4184) | roundabout |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:11 |
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| Sunset | 15:59 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Pershore 19 December 2024 at 02:00 (5.56 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.7°C (94.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00165133 & E00164957 |
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| ONS Area Name | Transitional Eastern European Neighbourhoods & Social Renting New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 41.44 & 38.57 |
| Area Population | 1792.00 & 2336.00 |
| Male Population | 881.00 & 1167.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 911.00 & 1169.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 30 & 37 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01032377 &E01032343 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wychavon 014B &Wychavon 014A |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006761 |
| MSOA Name: | Wychavon 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose & Partners Evesham |
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| Merstow Green, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4BD |
| 01386 41378 |
| Distance: 0.24 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose & Partners Evesham |
| Iceland Evesham |
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| 34 High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4HJ |
| 01386765487 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Evesham |
| Tesco Evesham Esso Express |
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| 47 Cheltenham Rd, Cheltenham, WR11 1LE |
| 0345 675 7201 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Evesham Esso Express |
| Morrisons Evesham |
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| Davies Road, Evesham WR11 1DX |
| 01386 49351 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Evesham |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01386 | EVESHAM - WMEV | P7 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 14.2 | 15.3 | 20.7 | Y | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wychavon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| -meetings/get-in-touch-with-wychavon.aspx, 47UF, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore & |
| Telephone Number: WR10 1PT |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Mid Worcestershire |
| The Member of Parliament is Nigel Huddleston |
| Details for the MP Nigel Huddleston on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nigel Huddleston on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Nigel Huddleston won with a majority of 8,995 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,624 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Evesham North &Bengeworth Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Worcestershire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Bengeworth CE Academy
Address: Bengeworth CE Academy, Kings Road, Bengeworth, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 3EU
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01386442047
St Richard's CofE First School
Address: St Richard's CofE First School, Four Pools Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DU
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01386446416
Swan Lane First School
Address: Swan Lane First School, Rynal Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4QA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01386446540
Bengeworth First School
Address: Bengeworth First School, Burford Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 3HB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EJ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01386446748
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EJ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery
Address: St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery, Marymans Road, Hampton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 2QN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0138641351
England Secondary Schools
The De Montfort School
Address: The De Montfort School, Four Pools Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DQ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Prince Henry's High School
Address: Prince Henry's High School, Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4QH
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01386765588
St Egwin's CofE Middle School
Address: St Egwin's CofE Middle School, Worcester Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4JU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01386446924
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MERSTOW GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EVESHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBEY LANE, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 4BS
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01386 765600
ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EVESHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBEY LANE, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 4BS
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01386 761111
RIVERSIDE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WATERSIDE, EVESHAM, WR11 1JP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Address: WATERSIDE, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 1JP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01386 444400
DEMONTFORT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BURFORD ROAD, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 3HD
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01386 443333
NEW BARN CLOSE SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, BROADWAY, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR12 7DE
Distance: 4.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01386 853651
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECTACLE WAREHOUSE (EVESHAM)
Address: UNIT 3, RIVERSIDE CENTRE, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 4BG
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (EVESHAM)
Address: 24 BRIDGE STREET, EVESHAM, WR11 4RR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EVESHAM)
Address: 22 BRIDGE STREET, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 4RR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
OSBORNE HEALTH (EVESHAM)
Address: 8 ANDREWS DRIVE, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 2JN
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
JAMES OSBORNE OPTOMETRIST
Address: 1-3 SWAN LANE, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 4PA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
EVESHAM WORCESTER RD
Address: WORCESTER ROAD, EVESHAM, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR11 4XF
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Evesham Station is 0.68 miles away.
Address: Evesham station, High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ
Evesham is situated on the Cotswold Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Evesham Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Honeybourne Station is 5.00 miles away.
Address: Honeybourne station, Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 6RD
Honeybourne is situated on the Cotswold Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Honeybourne Station is an unstaffed station.