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 5LP, NG2 6BU, NG2 6EP, NG2 5NF, NG2 6LG, NG2 6GB, NG2 6DX, NG2 6GJ, NG2 6JB … 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 Beeches Hotel & Leisure Club 3 1 mile
- Hart's Hotel and Restaurant 4 2.4 miles
- Lace Market Hotel 4 2 miles
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham 4 2.5 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 3.2 miles
- Igloo Hybrid 2.2 miles
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.5 miles
- Park Plaza Nottingham Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- SACO Nottingham – The Ropewalk 4 2.6 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 1.8 miles
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