Abbey Park Avenue in the town of ST. ANDREWS
About Abbey Park Avenue
Abbey Park Avenue is a street located in St Andrews. The street has a length of approximately 781 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 KY16 9QA, KY16 9LQ, KY16 9JY, KY16 9JW, KY16 9JS, KY16 9HN, KY16 9HE, KY16 9HD and KY16 9GZ.
It is located within the county of Fife, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 351.71 miles North from central London., 11.07 miles South East from Dundee, 31.06 miles North East from Edinburgh and 61.76 miles South West from Aberdeen.
ABBEY PARK AVENUE is within the Post Town of ST. ANDREWS
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 Park Avenue
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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 Park Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn St Andrews Address: Largo Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.73 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Dundee Monifieth Address: Ethiebeaton Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.86 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Dundee Address: 41 Dock Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.95 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Dundee Central Address: 152-158 W Marketgait, Dundee, DD1 1NJ Telephone: 0871 984 6301 Visit Hotel Page |
11.26 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Dundee Strathmore Avenue Address: 296A Strathmore Ave, Dundee, DD3 6SH Telephone: 0871 984 6460 Visit Hotel Page |
12.27 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Braemore | 73 South Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9QW | Visit Website |
| The St Andrews Property Centre | 83a South Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9QW | Visit Website |
| Bradburne & co | 139 South Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9UN | Visit Website |
| Thorntons Property Services | 17-21 Bell Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9UR | Visit Website |
| Rettie & Co | 28 Bell Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9UX | Visit Website |
We have found 9 postcodes
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| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Park Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 56.336286 |
| Longitude | -2.788157 |
| OS Easting (X): | 351277 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 716260 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NO513163 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Park Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Walk (A917) | junction |
| Abbey Walk (A917) | junction |
| Adamson Court | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:27 |
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| Sunset | 16:22 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Leuchars 5 November 2024 at 05:00 (3.99 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.3°C (91.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00111172 |
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| ONS Area Name | Student Communal Living |
| LSOA Code: | S01009722 |
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| LSOA Name: | Madras and St Leonards |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001835 |
| MSOA Name: | St Andrews Central |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys St Andrews Market Street Local |
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| 71 Market Street, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9NU |
| 01334 467843 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys St Andrews Market Street Local |
| Tesco St Andrews Metro |
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| 138-140 Market St, St Andrews, KY16 9PD |
| 0345 677 9631 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco St Andrews Metro |
| Morrisons St Andrews |
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| 45 Largo Road, St Andrews KY16 8PJ |
| 01334 477600 |
| Distance: 0.94 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons St Andrews |
| Tesco Cupar Superstore |
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| South Rd, Cupar, KY15 5JE |
| 0345 677 9200 |
| Distance: 8.51 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Cupar Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01334 - St Andrews |
| Area Code: 01333 - Peat Inn |
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 North East Fife |
| 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: St Andrews Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Fife |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Lawhead Primary School
Address: Lawhead Primary School, Strathkinness Low Road, St Andrews, KY16 9NG
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01334 659426
Greyfriars RC Primary School
Address: Greyfriars RC Primary School, Kilrymont Road, St Andrews, KY16 8DF
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01334 659418
Canongate Primary School
Address: Canongate Primary School, Maynard Road, St Andrews, KY16 8RX
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01334 659452
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| St Andrews Community Hospital | Largo Road, St Andrews | KY16 8AR | 1.44 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| GENTLE DENTAL CARE | 85 South Street, St Andrews, Fife | KY169QW | 0.53 Km | View Directions |
| ST ANDREWS DENTAL CARE | 2 Lockhart Place, St Andrews, Fife | KY169XB | 0.91 Km | View Directions |
| OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE | St Andrews Comm. Hospital, Largo Rd, St Andrews | KY168AR | 1.44 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
UCSF PARAMEDIC
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01592 226413
BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 477477
PIPELAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 82 LARGO ROAD, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 8AR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 476840
PITCAIRN PRACTICE LEUCHARS & BALMULLO
Address: BALMULLO SURGERY, 1 PITCAIRN DRIVE, BALMULLO, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 0DZ
Distance: 6.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01334 839210
ANSTRUTHER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SKEITH HEALTH CENTRE, CRAIL ROAD, CELLARDYKE, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 3FF
Distance: 8.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 310352
COAST HEALTH
Address: PITTENWEEM SURGERY, 2 ROUTINE ROW, PITTENWEEM, ANSTRUTHER, KY10 2LG
Distance: 8.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01333 311307
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots The Chemists Limited | 113-119 Market Street, St Andrews | KY16 9PE | 01334 474306 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | St Andrews Community Hospital, Largo Road, St Andrews, | KY16 8AR | 01334 475395 | View Directions | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 45 Largo Road, St Andrews | KY16 8PJ | 01334 475564 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leuchars (for St. Andrews) Station is 4.85 miles away.
Address: Leuchars (for St Andrews) station, Station Road, Leuchars, Fife, KY16 0AA
Leuchars (for St. Andrews) is situated on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Leuchars (for St. Andrews) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Cupar Station is 8.56 miles away.
Address: Cupar station, Station Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HX
Cupar is situated on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Cupar Station is staffed on a part time basis.