Abbey Road is a street located in the city of Oxford. The street has a length of approximately 332 metres.
The street is located within the Oxford District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 29700003 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of OX2 0AG, OX2 0AE and OX2 0AD.
It is located within the county of Oxfordshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 53.06 miles West from central London., 0.53 miles West from Oxford, 20.2 miles West from Aylesbury and 24.36 miles North West from Reading.
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road Address: Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4XG Telephone: 0871 559 1877 Visit Hotel Page |
1.84 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Oxford Peartree Address: Moto Service Area, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZ Telephone: 0871 984 6206 Visit Hotel Page |
2.85 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Oxford Address: Oxford Business Park, Garsington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.32 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Oxford Cowley Address: Oxford Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.34 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Oxford Kassam Stadium Address: Grenoble Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.88 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Finders Keepers | 22 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU | Visit Website |
| Pearce Alder & Co | 33 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BN | |
| Martin & Co | 31 Woodin's Way, Paradise Street, Oxford, OX1 1HD | Visit Website |
| Diamond Lettings & Sales | 1-3 Kings Meadow, Oxford,OX2 0DP | Visit Website |
| North Oxford Property Service | 47 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AD | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.754003 |
| Longitude | -1.271778 |
| OS Easting (X): | 450261 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 206447 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP503064 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Botley Road (A420) | junction |
| Cripley Place | junction |
| Cripley Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:44 |
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| Sunset | 16:52 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 30 January 2025 at 20:00 (11.91 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 0.0°C (87.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00172587 & E00145456 |
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| ONS Area Name | Students and Professionals |
| Average Age | 31.51 & 37.05 |
| Area Population | 2066.00 & 1644.00 |
| Male Population | 1100.00 & 864.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 966.00 & 780.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 & 16 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01028551 &E01028549 |
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| LSOA Name: | Oxford 009D &Oxford 009B |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005948 |
| MSOA Name: | Oxford 009 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Oxford Park End Street Local |
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| Oxford Hotel, Park End Street, Oxford, England, OX1 1HR |
| 01865 249374 |
| Distance: 0.21 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Oxford Park End Street Local |
| Waitrose Oxford Botley Road |
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| Botley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0HH |
| 01865 202043 |
| Distance: 0.38 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Oxford Botley Road |
| Tesco Oxford Magdalen St Metro |
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| Magdalen St, Oxford, OX1 3AD |
| 0345 026 9682 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Oxford Magdalen St Metro |
| Sainsburys Northgate Local |
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| 7 Magdalen Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3AD |
| 1865246752 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Northgate Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01865 | OXFORD - SMOF | P9 | 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 | >=30 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 16 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Oxford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| PO Box 10, Oxford, Oxfordshire &OX1 1EN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01865 249 811 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon |
| The Member of Parliament is Layla Moran |
| Details for the MP Layla Moran on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Layla Moran on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Layla Moran won with a majority of 14,894 the result was LD hold. The total electorate was 69,851 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Osney & St Thomas Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Oxfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Higher Schools
Activate Learning
Address: Activate Learning, Oxpens Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1SA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 08006126008
England Primary Schools
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School, Whitehouse Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4NA
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01865248863
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School, Hart Street, St Barnabas Primary Hart Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6BN
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01865557178
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Address: St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, 143 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7PH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01865311056
West Oxford Community Primary School
Address: West Oxford Community Primary School, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0BY
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01865248862
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Address: North Hinksey Church of England Primary School, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0LZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01865248626
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Address: North Hinksey Church of England Primary School, North Hinksey Lane, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0LZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact:
Botley School
Address: Botley School, Elms Road, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JZ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Matthew Arnold School
Address: Matthew Arnold School, Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01865862232
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR WILLIAMSON
Address: WEST OXFORD HEALTH CENTRE, BOTLEY PARK, BOTLEY ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 0BT
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE
Address: 19 BEAUMONT STREET, OXFORD, OX1 2NA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 240501
OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: JERICHO HEALTH CENTRE, WALTON STREET, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 6NW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 429993
JERICHO HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WALTON STREET, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 6NW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 311234
JERICHO HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WALTON STREET, OXFORD, OX2 6NW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
27@NORTHGATE
Address: NORTHGATE HEALTH CENTRE, 15 MARKET STREET, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX1 3EF
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 311500
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
P.B. CONWAY
Address: 44-46 GEORGE STREET, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX1 2AQ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WESTGATE SHOPPING CTR, OXFORD)
Address: 9 WESTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX1 1NU
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
JOHN LEWIS OPTICIANS
Address: 101 THE WESTGATE, QUEEN STREET, OXFORD, OX1 1PB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS (OXFORD)
Address: 33 QUEEN STREET, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX1 1ER
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (OXFORD)
Address: 31-32 QUEEN STREET, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX1 1ER
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
M&S OPTICIANS - OXFORD
Address: 13-18 QUEEN STREET, OXFORD, OX1 1AB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Oxford Station is 0.08 miles away.
Address: Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS
Oxford is situated on the Cherwell Valley Line|Oxford to Bicester Line|Cotswold Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Oxford Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Radley Station is 4.87 miles away.
Address: Radley station, Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB
Radley is situated on the Cherwell Valley Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Radley Station is an unstaffed station.