The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Somerset is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Mendip Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 104.52 miles West from central London., 13.12 miles West from Trowbridge, 14.32 miles South from Bristol and 22.59 miles North from Yeovil.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of RADSTOCK
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.
Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006048 (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 Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wells Somerset Address: Rowdens Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
7.77 |
2: Name:Premier Inn Frome Address: Commerce Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.79 |
3: Name:Travelodge Beckington Address: Trowbridge Road, Frome, BA11 6SF Telephone: 0871 984 6220 Visit Hotel Page |
9.07 |
4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bath Address: Lower Bristol Road, Brougham Hayes, North East Somerset Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.03 |
5: Name:Premier Inn Bath City Centre Address: 4 James Street West Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.24 |
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Neighbourhood Policing |
Police Force: Avon And Somerset |
Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Abbey Road | |
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Latitude | 51.256152 |
Longitude | -2.493204 |
OS Easting (X): | 365586 |
OS Northing (Y): | 150948 |
OS Grid Reference: | ST656509 |
Sunrise | 07:22 |
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Sunset | 16:25 |
Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 13 November 2024 at 07:00 (18.42 miles away) |
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Current Weather: | Overcast |
Temperature and Humidity: | 7.3°C (84.4%) |
Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (8 mph) |
ONS Area Code | E00148051 & E00165857 |
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ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants & Ageing Rural Industry Workers |
Average Age | 38.66 |
Area Population | 1536.00 |
Male Population | 801.00 (52%) |
Female Population | 735.00 (48%) |
Benefit Claimants | 8 (1%) |
LSOA Code: | E01029068 |
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LSOA Name: | Mendip 002D |
SOA Code: | 2a |
SOA Name: | |
MSOA Code: | E02006048 |
MSOA Name: | Mendip 002 |
Sainsburys Midsomer Norton |
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The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, England, BA3 2DT |
01761 416180 |
Distance: 2.15 Miles |
Directions to Sainsburys Midsomer Norton |
Tesco Midsomer Norton Superstore |
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Old Mills, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SW |
0345 677 9458 |
Distance: 2.53 Miles |
Directions to Tesco Midsomer Norton Superstore |
Tesco Peasedown St John Express |
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Bath Rd, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8DN |
0345 671 9291 |
Distance: 5.06 Miles |
Directions to Tesco Peasedown St John Express |
Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
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Townsend Shopping Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG |
0345 671 9389 |
Distance: 5.35 Miles |
Directions to Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore |
Area Code |
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Area Code: 01761 - Temple Cloud |
Area Code: 01749 - Shepton Mallet |
Area Code: 01373 - Frome |
Local Council Details |
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Within the area of Mendip |
Visit the Council's Website |
Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset &BA4 5BT |
Send email |
Telephone Number: 03333 043333 |
Local Member of Parliament |
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Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wells |
The Member of Parliament is Anna Sabine |
Details for the MP Anna Sabine on parliament.uk |
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In the 2024 General Election Anna Sabine won with a majority of 5,415 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 70,378 |
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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Ward: Ashwick &Chilcompton and Stratton Ward |
Parish: Stratton on the Fosse Parish Council |
Ceremonial County: |
Address: Westfield Primary School, Longfellow Road, Westfield, Radstock, Avon, BA3 3XX
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact:
Address: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4BD
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01761418594
Address: Midsomer Norton Primary School, High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2DR
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact:
Address: St Vigor and St John CofE School, Wells Road, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4EX
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact:
Address: Norton Hill Primary School, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2UD
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01761205630
Address: Midsomer Norton Primary School, High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2DR
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: 01761412289
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2JN
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01761412019
Address: Norton Hill Academy, Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4AD
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01761412557
Address: Somervale Secondary School, Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2JD
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: 01761414276
Paulton Hospital |
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Address: Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7SB, |
NHS Sector |
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust |
Telephone: 01761 412315 |
Distance: 4.73 (miles) |
Directions from to Paulton Hospital |
Circle Bath Hospital |
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Address: Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, |
Independent Sector |
Circle Health |
Telephone: 01761 422222 |
Visit Hospital Website |
Distance: 8.12 (miles) |
Directions from to Circle Bath Hospital |
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
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Address: Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4PG, |
NHS Sector |
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
Telephone: 01749 342931 |
Visit Hospital Website |
Distance: 8.74 (miles) |
Directions from to Shepton Mallet Community Hospital |
Address: 8 THE ISLAND, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2HQ
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Address: NORTHWAY, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2DY
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Address: 1 NORTH ROAD, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2QB
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
Address: HALTON HOUSE, HALLATROW ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, AVON, BS39 7LH
Distance: 3.60 miles
Contact: :
Address: 30 BATH ROAD, BATH, AVON, BA2 8DJ
Distance: 4.93 miles
Contact: :
Address: CORNHILL, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 5LU
Distance: 5.01 miles
Contact: :
Address: CARTERS WAY, CHILCOMPTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 4XH
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Address: CHURCH STREET, COLEFORD, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 5NQ
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 812244
Address: 79A NORTH ROAD, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2QE
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 412141
Address: GULLOCK TYNING, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2UH
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 413334
Address: 51 WATERFORD PARK, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 3UJ
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 436333
Address: PONDSMEAD, SHEPTON ROAD, OAKHILL, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 5HT
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01749 840233
Address: CROSSWAYS, CHURCH STREET, COLEFORD, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 5NH
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01373 813895
Address: 98 HIGH STREET, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 2DE
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 568202
Address: ST. CHADS SURGERY, GULLOCK TYNING, MIDSOMER NORTON, RADSTOCK, BA3 2UH
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 412249
Address: 9 ELM TREE AVENUE, WESTFIELD, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 3SX
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 434692
Address: ELM HAYES HEALTH CENTRE, CLANDOWN ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BS39 7SF
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 412146
Address: 7 THE STREET, RADSTOCK, AVON, BA3 3PL
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01761 434687
Frome Station is 8.17 miles away.
Address: Frome station, Station Approach, off Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE
Frome is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Frome Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Oldfield Park Station is 9.80 miles away.
Address: Oldfield Park station, Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS
Oldfield Park is situated on the Heart of Wessex Line|Wessex Main Line|Great Western Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Oldfield Park Station is staffed on a part time basis.