Abbey
Ward in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.925, -1.121 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 59 36 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
The Abbey ward lies in the borough of Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, immediately south of Nottingham, covering part of West Bridgford close to the River Trent. It combines a compact town centre with residential streets and riverside areas, offering good transport links into the city and a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to post‑war suburban developments.
Locally the ward is known for its busy high street, independent shops, pubs and community clubs, and benefits economically from retail, professional services and commuter households; nearby sporting and leisure facilities attract visitors and bolster the local economy. Its character reflects 19th‑ and 20th‑century suburban growth from market gardening and riverside trade into a family‑oriented community with active neighbourhood groups and regular local events.
Postcode districts covering Abbey
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20.6 miles
- Nottingham 3.8 miles
- Derby 14.8 miles
- Mansfield 15.6 miles
- Burton upon Trent 23.2 miles
- Loughborough 11.8 miles
- West Bridgford 0.3 miles
- Long Eaton 7.4 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 15.1 miles
- Grantham 20.1 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 16.7 miles
- Swadlincote 21.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Bridgford Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Musters Ward 0.6 miles
- Gamston Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Lady Bay Ward 0.8 miles
- Trent Bridge Ward 0.8 miles
- Edwalton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Compton Acres Ward 1.1 miles
- Lutterell Ward 1.2 miles
- Meadows Ward 1.6 miles
- Wilford Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bassingfield Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Holme Pierrepont Parish 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Abbey
NG2 6ED, NG2 6BX, NG2 6DR, NG2 6GD, NG2 6JL, NG2 6DD, NG2 5LX, NG2 6UD, NG2 5JS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 38.8 miles
- Nottingham Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Netherfield Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Abbey Ad
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.1 miles
- Heritage Mews 4 2.1 miles
- The Residence Hotel at the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club 2.4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 1.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 2.3 miles
- The Cottage Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- The Bentinck Hotel 1.9 miles
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 2.3 miles
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 2.5 miles
- The Beeches Hotel and Leisure Club 4 1 mile
Schools in Abbey
- Abbey Road Primary School Primary
- St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Primary
- West Bridgford Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- City Ground Stadium 1.1 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 1.4 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 1.7 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 2.1 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 3.4 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12.4 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 13.6 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 15.1 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 15.9 miles