About Abbey Street
Abbey Street is a street located in the village of Eynsham. The street has a length of approximately 207 metres.
The street is located within the West Oxfordshire District 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 43600002 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of OX29 4TB, OX29 4HR and OX29 4FN.
It is located within the county of Oxfordshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 57.81 miles West from central London., 5.27 miles West from Oxford, 23.18 miles North East from Swindon and 24.28 miles West from Aylesbury.
ABBEY STREET is within the Post Town of WITNEY
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 Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005998 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £369,000 | £369,000 | £369,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £452,500 | £452,500 | £452,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £1,350,000 | £698,750 | 4 |
| 2023 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bewley Homes | Windmill Road North Leigh OX29 6RQ | Visit Website |
| Portfolio Properties | Suite A, Hinksey Court, West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JU | Visit Website |
| Andrews Estate Agents | 7 Elms Parade, Oxford, OX2 9LG | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.779562 |
| Longitude | -1.374883 |
| OS Easting (X): | 443120 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 209223 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SP431092 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lombard Street | junction |
| Abbey Place | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
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| Sunset | 19:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Brize Norton 21 September 2024 at 04:00 (8.73 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.6°C (90.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00146631 & E00146620 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Professionals & Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.80 |
| Area Population | 1626.00 |
| Male Population | 773.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 853.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01028788 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Oxfordshire 006A |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005998 |
| MSOA Name: | West Oxfordshire 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Eynsham Esso Express |
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| A40 E Bound, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4EN |
| 0345 677 9264 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Eynsham Esso Express |
| Tesco Botley Express 2 |
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| Unit 2 and 3 Elms Court, Chapel Way, Botley, OX2 9NA |
| 0345 675 7141 |
| Distance: 3.82 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Botley Express 2 |
| Waitrose At Peartree Services |
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| A34/A40/A44 Peartree Interchange, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JZ |
| 0800 188 884 |
| Distance: 4.01 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Peartree Services |
| Tesco Witney Cogges Hill Express |
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| 2 The Neighbourhood Centre, Cogges Hill Rd, Witney, OX28 3XY |
| 0345 026 9315 |
| Distance: 4.26 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Witney Cogges Hill Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01993 - Witney |
| Area Code: 01865 - Oxford |
| Area Code: 01235 - Abingdon |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Oxfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Centre Shop, 3 Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire &OX28 6JH |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01993 861 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Witney |
| The Member of Parliament is Calum Miller |
| Details for the MP Calum Miller on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Calum Miller on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Calum Miller won with a majority of 4,958 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,353 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Eynsham and Cassington Ward |
| Parish: Eynsham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Oxfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Cassington
Address: St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Cassington, The Green, Cassington, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4DN
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01865880443
Eynsham Community Primary School
Address: Eynsham Community Primary School, Beech Road, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4LJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01865881294
England Secondary Schools
Bartholomew School
Address: Bartholomew School, Witney Road, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4AP
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01865881430
Nearest Hospitals
| Witney Community Hospital |
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| Address: Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JJ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01865 904222 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to Witney Community Hospital |
| John Radcliffe Hospital |
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| Address: Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, |
| NHS Sector |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 3047777 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to John Radcliffe Hospital |
| Oxford University Hospitals |
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| Address: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 10.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to Oxford University Hospitals |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 CASSINGTON ROAD, EYNSHAM, WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX29 4LF
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
70B MAIN ROAD
Address: 70 MAIN ROAD, LONG HANBOROUGH, WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX29 8BD
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1A ELMS PARADE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 9LG
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 27 OAKTHORPE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 7BD
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 279 BANBURY ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 7JF
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 HIGH STREET, WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX28 6HT
Distance: 4.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
EYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Address: EYNSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, CONDUIT LANE, EYNSHAM, WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX29 4QB
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 881206
LONG HANBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: WILLIS COURT, LONG HANBOROUGH, WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX29 8FQ
Distance: 3.29 miles
Contact: :
DR EVANS
Address: YARNTON SURGERY, 11 THE GARTH, YARNTON, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX5 1LT
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
WOLVERCOTE SURGERY
Address: 73 GODSTOW ROAD, WOLVERCOTE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8PE
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
BOTLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ELMS ROAD, BOTLEY, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 9JS
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 248719
ELMS ROAD SURGERY
Address: ELMS ROAD, OXFORD, OX2 9JS
Distance: 3.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ALLIED PHARMACY EYNSHAM
Address: 64 ACRE END STREET, EYNSHAM, WITNEY, OX29 4PD
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 881283
HANBOROUGH PHARMACY
Address: WILLIS COURT, LONG HANBOROUGH, WITNEY, OX29 8FQ
Distance: 3.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01993 881330
WESTLAKE PHARMACY
Address: 75 SPENCER AVENUE, YARNTON, KIDLINGTON, OX5 1NQ
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 847373
MEDIPILL PHARMACY
Address: 9 WEST WAY SQUARE, BOTLEY, OXFORD, OX2 9TJ
Distance: 3.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 247023
COGGES HILL PHARMACY
Address: COGGES HILL SURGERY, 12 COGGES HILL ROAD, WITNEY, OX28 3FP
Distance: 4.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01993 706498
WOODLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 82 BOTLEY ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 0BU
Distance: 4.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01865 242649
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hanborough Station is 3.15 miles away.
Address: Hanborough station, Station Road, off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA
Hanborough is situated on the Cotswold Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Hanborough Station is an unstaffed station.
Combe (Oxon) Station is 3.73 miles away.
Address: Combe station, Robin Hill, off Bolton's Lane, near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX8 7YG
Combe (Oxon) is situated on the Cotswold Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Combe (Oxon) Station is an unstaffed station.