Abbey Drive Glasgow is a street located in Glasgow
About Abbey Drive
Abbey Drive is a street located in Glasgow. The street has a length of approximately 487 metres.
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
The street has the postcodes of G14 9JZ, G14 9JX, G14 9JW, G14 9JS and G14 9JP.
It is located within the county of City of Glasgow, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 348.75 miles North West from central London., 3.42 miles North West from Glasgow, 44.44 miles West from Edinburgh and 65.87 miles South West from Dundee.
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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| 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:Premier Inn Glasgow Braehead Address: 2 Row Avenue - Renfrew Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.49 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Glasgow Braehead Address: 150 King's Inch Rd, Renfrew, PA4 8ZL Telephone: 0871 984 6372 Visit Hotel Page |
1.73 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Glasgow Pacific Quay Address: Pacific Quay Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.13 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Glasgow City - Charing Cross Address: 10 Elmbank Gardens Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.58 |
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5: Name:ibis budget Glasgow Address: 2A Springfield Quay Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.78 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| MacDonald & Co | 1607 Great Western Road, Anniesland, Glasgow,G13 1LT | Visit Website |
| Eve Property | 1 Herschell Street Glasgow G13 1HR | Visit Website |
| Vanilla Square | 106 Clarence Drive, Hyndland,Glasgow G12 9RW | Visit Website |
| MSM | 43 Crow Road Glasgow G11 7SH | Visit Website |
| IVY Property | 81 Lauderdale Gardens, Glasgow, G12 9QU | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Drive | |
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| Latitude | 55.880844 |
| Longitude | -4.329822 |
| OS Easting (X): | 254276 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 667748 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS543677 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Crow Road (A739) | junction |
| Orleans Avenue | junction |
| Eastcote Avenue | junction |
| Airthrey Avenue | junction |
| St Kilda Drive | junction |
| Balshagray Avenue (A739) | junction |
| Crow Road (A739) | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:04 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Glasgow/Bishopton 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (8.08 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.4°C (74.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00112969, S00112972, S00112968 & S00116869 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement, White Professionals, Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families & Ageing Communities and Families |
| LSOA Code: | S01010420 &S01010421 |
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| LSOA Name: | Victoria Park - 01 &Victoria Park - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001960 |
| MSOA Name: | Victoria Park |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Westburn Esso Express |
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| 1329 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G14 9UY |
| 0345 675 7158 |
| Distance: 0.61 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Westburn Esso Express |
| Morrisons Glasgow - Anniesland |
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| 900 Crow Road, Anniesland, Glasgow G13 1HY |
| 0141 959 7287 |
| Distance: 0.71 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Glasgow - Anniesland |
| Sainsburys Partick |
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| 80 Crow Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G11 7RY |
| 0141 3573180 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Partick |
| Sainsburys Glasgow Novar Drive Local |
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| Novar Drive, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 9PU |
| 1413575908 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Glasgow Novar Drive Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01697 | GLASGOW SCOTSTOUN - WSSCO | P23 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 25.7 | 15.7 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Glasgow North West |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Victoria Park Ward |
| Ceremonial County: City of Glasgow |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Cleveden Secondary School
Address: Cleveden Secondary School, 42 Cleveden Road, GLASGOW, G12 0JW
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 0141 582 0060
Hyndland Secondary School
Address: Hyndland Secondary School, 74 Lauderdale Gardens, GLASGOW, G12 9RQ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 0141 582 0130
Jordanhill School
Address: Jordanhill School, 45 Chamberlain Road, Jordanhill, GLASGOW, G13 1SP
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 0141 576 2500
Govan High School
Address: Govan High School, 12 Ardnish Street, GLASGOW, G51 4NB
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 0141 582 0090
St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
Address: St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, 112 Mitre Road, GLASGOW, G14 9PP
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 0141 582 0280
Knightswood Secondary School
Address: Knightswood Secondary School, 60 Knightswood Road, GLASGOW, G13 2XD
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 0141 582 0160
Scotland Primary Schools
Notre Dame Primary School
Address: Notre Dame Primary School, 30 Havelock Street, GLASGOW, G11 5JE
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 0141 357 0609
Hyndland Primary School
Address: Hyndland Primary School, 44 Fortrose Street, GLASGOW, G11 5LP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 0141 339 7207
Kelvindale Primary School
Address: Kelvindale Primary School, 11 Dorchester Place, GLASGOW, G12 0BP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 0141 334 5005
Thornwood Primary School & Nursery Class
Address: Thornwood Primary School & Nursery Class, 11 Thornwood Avenue, GLASGOW, G11 7QZ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 0141 334 4271
Broomhill Primary School
Address: Broomhill Primary School, 57 Edgehill Road, GLASGOW, G11 7HZ
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 0141 334 5171
St Constantine's Primary School & Nursery Class
Address: St Constantine's Primary School & Nursery Class, 45 Drumoyne Road, GLASGOW, G51 4AX
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 0141 445 6875
Pirie Park Primary School
Address: Pirie Park Primary School, 337 Langlands Road, GLASGOW, G51 4AW
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 0141 445 5884
Whiteinch Primary School
Address: Whiteinch Primary School, 56 Medwyn Street, GLASGOW, G14 9RP
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 0141 959 3271
Knightswood Primary School
Address: Knightswood Primary School, 36 Knightscliffe Avenue, GLASGOW, G13 2TE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 0141 959 3284
St Paul's (Whiteinch) Primary School
Address: St Paul's (Whiteinch) Primary School, 17 Primrose Street, GLASGOW, G14 0TF
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 0141 959 3263
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School & Nursery Class
Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School & Nursery Class, 150 Berryknowes Road, GLASGOW, G52 2DE
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: 0141 882 2305
Scotstoun Primary School
Address: Scotstoun Primary School, 21 Duncan Avenue, GLASGOW, G14 9HN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 0141 959 3247
Corpus Christi Primary School
Address: Corpus Christi Primary School, 179 Pikeman Road, GLASGOW, G13 3BH
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 0141 954 5380
Bankhead Primary School
Address: Bankhead Primary School, 66 Caldwell Avenue, Knightswood, GLASGOW, G13 3AS
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 0141 959 3531
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Gartnavel Royal Hospital | 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow | G12 0XH | 0.73 Km | View Directions |
| Gartnavel General Hospital (admin Purposes) | 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow | G12 0YN | 1.10 Km | View Directions |
| Centre For Integrative Care | 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow | G12 0YN | 1.10 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| CIAO PAOLO DENTAL PRACTICE | 454 Crow Road, Glasgow | G11 7DR | 0.25 Km | View Directions |
| BROOMHILL DENTAL PRACTICE LTD | 437 Crow Road, Glasgow | G11 7DZ | 0.31 Km | View Directions |
| CROW ROAD FAMILY DENTAL CARE | 594-596 Crow Road, Jordanhill, Glasgow | G13 1NP | 0.52 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
WHITEINCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1215 - 1227 DUMBARTON ROAD, GLASGOW, G14 9UT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01417 392556
GLASGOW WEST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1264 DUMBARTON ROAD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G14 9PS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01419 596311
BARCLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE - CLYDESIDE
Address: 1265 - 1275 DUMBARTON ROAD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G14 9UU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01419 595500
THE BROOMHILL PRACTICE
Address: 41 BROOMHILL DRIVE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G11 7AD
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01413 393626
BARCLAY MEDICAL PRACTICE VICTORIA PARK
Address: 1398 DUMBARTON ROAD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G14 9DR
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01412 127082
ANNIESLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 46 MUNRO PLACE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G13 2UP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01419 548860
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| J A Hogarth (Chemist) Ltd | 308 Crow Road, Glasgow | G11 7HS | 0141 339 0304 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 26 Norby Road, Glasgow | G11 7BN | 0141 334 2524 | View Directions | |
| J & P Venables Ltd | 1239-1243 Dumbarton Road, Whiteinch, Glasgow, | G14 9UT | 0141 959 9150 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Jordanhill Station is 0.18 miles away.
Address: Jordanhill station, Ashwood Gardens, off Crow Road, Jordanhill, G13 1QL
Jordanhill is situated on the North Clyde Line|Argyle Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Jordanhill Station is an unstaffed station.
Hyndland Station is 0.59 miles away.
Address: Hyndland station, Queensborough Gardens, Hyndland, Glasgow City, G12 9PP
Hyndland is situated on the North Clyde Line|Argyle Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Hyndland Station is staffed on a part time basis.