Abbey Road Oxford is a street located in the city of Oxford


About Abbey Road

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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Walking Distances
Distance Info Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres)

Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.

Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Definition:

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)
1: Name:Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road
Address: Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4XG
Telephone: 0871 559 1877 Visit Hotel Page
1.84
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
3: Name:Premier Inn Oxford
Address: Oxford Business Park, Garsington Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
3.32
4: Name:Premier Inn Oxford Cowley
Address: Oxford Business Park
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
3.34
5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Oxford Kassam Stadium
Address: Grenoble Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
3.88



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Nearby Estate Agents

Estate Agents near Abbey Road
NameAddressWebsite
Finders Keepers22 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HUVisit Website
Pearce Alder & Co33 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BN
Martin & Co31 Woodin's Way, Paradise Street, Oxford, OX1 1HDVisit Website
Diamond Lettings & Sales1-3 Kings Meadow, Oxford,OX2 0DPVisit Website
North Oxford Property Service47 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6ADVisit Website

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Location Details

Abbey Road
Map showing the location of Abbey Road
Latitude51.754003
Longitude-1.271778
OS Easting (X):450261
OS Northing (Y):206447
OS Grid Reference:SP503064

Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road

StreetJunction Type
Botley Road (A420)junction
Cripley Placejunction
Cripley Roadjunction

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise08:09
Sunset16:10

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Benson 3 January 2025 at 07:00 (11.91 miles away)
Current Weather:Clear night
Temperature and Humidity:-7.3°C (83.9%)
Wind Direction and Speed:N (0 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00172587 & E00145456
ONS Area NameStudents and Professionals
Average Age31.51 & 37.05
Area Population2066.00 & 1644.00
Male Population1100.00 & 864.00 (53%)
Female Population966.00 & 780.00 (47%)
Benefit Claimants9 & 16 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01028551 &E01028549
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
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
Botley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0HH
01865 202043
Distance: 0.38 Miles
Directions to Waitrose Oxford Botley Road
Tesco Oxford Magdalen St Metro
Magdalen St, Oxford, OX1 3AD
0345 026 9682
Distance: 0.53 Miles
Directions to Tesco Oxford Magdalen St Metro
Sainsburys Northgate Local
7 Magdalen Street, Oxford, England, OX1 3AD
1865246752
Distance: 0.54 Miles
Directions to Sainsburys Northgate Local

 Telephone Information

Dialling CodeTelephone ExchangeTelephone CabinetFibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises
01865OXFORD - SMOFP9FTTC

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Less than 2 Mbps >=30 20 >=30 Y 16

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
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
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

School Website

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

School Website

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

School Website

Contact: 01865557178

St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Address: St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School, 143 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7PH

Distance: 0.94 miles

School Website

Contact: 01865311056

West Oxford Community Primary School

Address: West Oxford Community Primary School, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0BY

Distance: 0.25 miles

School Website

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

School Website

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

School Website

Contact: 01865862232

Nearest Hospitals

NHS Hospitals near Abbey Road
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 Nearest Dentists

Dentists

NHS Dental Practices near Abbey Road
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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

Chemists near Abbey Road
Name Address Postcode Telephone Map Distance in Km

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.

Directions to Oxford Rail Station

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.

Directions to Radley Rail Station

Nearest Airports

London Oxford Airport is 5.72 miles away Directions to London Oxford Airport
Gloucestershire Airport is 39.04 miles away Directions to Gloucestershire Airport
London Luton Airport is 39.18 miles away Directions to London Luton Airport