Abbey Drive in the village of Pelsall
About Abbey Drive
Abbey Drive is a street located in the village of Pelsall. It uses the postcode WS3 5BL. The street has a length of approximately 135 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Walsall is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Walsall District (B) 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 41900396 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of West Midlands, situated in the West Midlands region of the UK. It's 111.53 miles North West from central London., 11.14 miles North from Birmingham, 24.97 miles North West from Coventry and 28.71 miles South West from Derby.
ABBEY DRIVE is within the Post Town of WALSALL
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 E02002112 (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:Days Inn Cannock - Norton Canes Address: Norton Canes Motorway Services, M6 Toll Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.00 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Walsall Town Centre Address: Waterfront Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.47 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Cannock Orbital Address: Eastern Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.49 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Birmingham Hilton Park M6 Southbound Address: 10a M6, Wolverhampton, WV11 2AT Telephone: 0871 984 6066 Visit Hotel Page |
3.58 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Walsall M6, J10 Address: Tempus Ten, Tempus Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.98 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 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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| Goodchilds | 1 High Street, Brownhills, WS8 6ED | |
| Paul Carr | 43 High Street, Brownhills, WS8 6ED | Visit Website |
| Keepmoat | Goscote Lodge, Walsall, WS3 1RS | Visit Website |
| Webbs Estate Agent Limited | 74C Park Road, Bloxwich, Walsall,WS3 3SW | Visit Website |
| Skitts Estate Agents | 3 Queens Parade, Walsall, WS3 2EX | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: West Midlands |
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Location Details
| Abbey Drive | |
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| Latitude | 52.635087 |
| Longitude | -1.969332 |
| OS Easting (X): | 402075 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 304188 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK021042 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Charles Crescent | junction |
| Charles Crescent | junction |
| Wolverhampton Road (A4124) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
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| Sunset | 16:23 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Coleshill 10 November 2024 at 21:00 (15.92 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.3°C (95.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00052279 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Industrious Workers |
| Average Age | 49.20 |
| Area Population | 1082.00 |
| Male Population | 550.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 532.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01010345 |
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| LSOA Name: | Walsall 003A |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02002112 |
| MSOA Name: | Walsall 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Walsall Brownhills Superstore |
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| Silver St, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6DZ |
| 0345 677 9696 |
| Distance: 1.7 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Walsall Brownhills Superstore |
| Iceland Bloxwich |
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| Market Place, Bloxwich, , WS3 2JH |
| 01922496770 |
| Distance: 1.96 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bloxwich |
| Asda Bloxwich |
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| Woodhall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JR |
| 01922 498000 |
| Distance: 1.98 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Bloxwich |
| Morrisons Aldridge |
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| Anchor Road, Walsall WS9 8AB |
| 01922 452635 |
| Distance: 2.91 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Aldridge |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01922 - Walsall |
| Area Code: 01543 - Cannock |
| Area Code: 01902 - Wolverhampton |
| Area Code: 01889 - Rugely |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 17.3 | 15.1 | >=30 | Y | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Walsall |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| The Civic Centre, Walsall, West Midlands &WS1 1TP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01922 650 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills |
| The Member of Parliament is Wendy Morton |
| Details for the MP Wendy Morton on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Wendy Morton on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Wendy Morton won with a majority of 4,294 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 70,268 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Pelsall Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: West Midlands |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Church Street, Clayhanger, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7EG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01543452327
Greenfield Primary School
Address: Greenfield Primary School, Coalheath Lane, Shelfield, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1PL
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact:
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Address: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Mill Road, Shelfield, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1RH
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01922682583
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Narrow Lane, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 6HX
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact:
Ryders Hayes School
Address: Ryders Hayes School, Gilpin Crescent, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 4HX
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01922683008
St James Primary School
Address: St James Primary School, Great Charles Street, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 6AE
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01543452328
Rushall Primary School
Address: Rushall Primary School, Pelsall Lane, Rushall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1NQ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01922682300
Pelsall Village School
Address: Pelsall Village School, Old Town Lane, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 4NJ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01922682073
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Address: St Michael's Church of England C Primary School, Maple Road, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 4JJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01922682309
Rivers Primary Academy
Address: Rivers Primary Academy, Livingstone Road, Blakenall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1LY
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01922710164
Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School
Address: Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School, Grenfell Road, Little Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3DL
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01922684301
Lower Farm Primary School
Address: Lower Farm Primary School, Bakewell Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3QH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01922710479
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
Address: St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich, Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LY
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01922710872
All Saints National Academy
Address: All Saints National Academy, High Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LP
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01922710210
England Secondary Schools
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Address: Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy, Broad Way, High Heath, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1BW
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01922685777
Walsall Academy
Address: Walsall Academy, Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LX
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01922493910
Nearest Hospitals
| Bloxwich Hospital |
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| Address: Reeves Street, Walsall, WS3 2JJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01922 608000 |
| Distance: 3.37 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bloxwich Hospital |
| Bloxwich Hospital |
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| Address: Reeves Street, Walsall, |
| Independent Sector |
| Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 3.37 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bloxwich Hospital |
| Dorothy Pattison Hospital |
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| Address: Alumwell Close, Walsall, WS2 9XH, |
| NHS Sector |
| Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01922 607000 |
| Distance: 6.16 (miles) |
| Directions from to Dorothy Pattison Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 53-55 NORTON ROAD, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS3 4AX
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 55 NORTON ROAD, PELSALL, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS3 4AX
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26-26A PELSALL ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS8 7JE
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
24 HIGH STREET (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 24 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS8 6EQ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
PARK VIEW CENTRE
Address: CHESTER ROAD NORTH, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS8 7JB
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
KKHH LTD T/A WALSALL WOOD DENTISTRY
Address: 75 LICHFIELD ROAD, WALSALL WOOD, WALSALL, WS9 9NP
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.WALSALLWOODDENTISTRY.CO.UK
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE - PELSALL BRANCH
Address: PELSALL HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, PELSALL, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS3 4LX
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS3 4LX
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01922 683857
DR NAMBISAN SURGERY
Address: 1 CHAPEL STREET, PELSALL, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS3 4LN
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01922 685858
LOWER FARM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 109 BUXTON ROAD, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS3 3RT
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01922 476640
NEW ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PARK VIEW CENTRE, CHESTER ROAD NORTH, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS8 7JG
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01543 375475
HARDEN BLAKENALL
Address: BLAKENHALL VILLAGE CENTRE, THAMES ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS3 1LZ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01922 443729
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: PELSALL VILLAGE CENTRE, HIGH STREET, PELSALL, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS3 4LX
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01922 691275
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 47 HIGH STREET, PELSALL, WALSALL, WS3 4LT
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01922 682226
HARTSHORNE CHEMIST
Address: 54 SPRING LANE, PELSALL, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS4 1AT
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
MW PHILLIPS CHEMISTS
Address: 111 BUXTON ROAD, LOWER FARM EST, BLOXWICH, WALSALL, WS3 3RT
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01922 495188
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: BLAKENALL VILLAGE CENTRE, THAMES ROAD, WALSALL, WS3 1LZ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
TOUCHWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, WALSALL WOOD, WALSALL, WS9 9LP
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01543 372071
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bloxwich Station is 2.12 miles away.
Address: Bloxwich station, Croxdene Avenue, Bloxwich, West Midlands, WS3 2NY
Bloxwich is situated on the Chase Line.
Bloxwich Station is an unstaffed station.
Bloxwich North Station is 2.19 miles away.
Address: Bloxwich North station, Broad Lane, Bloxwich, West Midlands, WS3 2NR
Bloxwich North is situated on the Chase Line.
Bloxwich North Station is an unstaffed station.