About Abbey Place
Abbey Place is a street located in Paisley. The street has a length of approximately 315 metres.
The street is located within the Renfrewshire 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 PA1 1EG, PA1 1AZ, PA1 1AY, PA1 1AX, PA1 1AU and PA1 1AS.
It is located within the county of Renfrewshire, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 348.47 miles North West from central London., 6.68 miles West from Glasgow, 48.18 miles West from Edinburgh and 70.1 miles South West from Dundee.
ABBEY PLACE is within the Post Town of PAISLEY
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 Place
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Slater Hogg & Howison | 17-19 Gauze Street Paisley PA1 1ES | Visit Website |
| Slater Hogg & Howison Lettings | 17 - 19 Gauze Street, Paisley, PA1 1ES | Visit Website |
| Countrywide | 5 Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1UW | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Place | |
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| Latitude | 55.845236 |
| Longitude | -4.418131 |
| OS Easting (X): | 248615 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 663977 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS486640 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Place
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cotton Street | junction |
| Cotton Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
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| Sunset | 19:23 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Glasgow/Bishopton 20 September 2024 at 20:00 (6.17 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.8°C (85.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00127636 |
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| ONS Area Name | Eastern European Communities |
| LSOA Code: | S01012127 |
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| LSOA Name: | Paisley Central - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
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| MSOA Code: | S02002274 |
| MSOA Name: | Paisley Central |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Paisley Piazza |
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| Unit 55, Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley, PA1 1EH |
| 01418870817 |
| Distance: 0.23 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Paisley Piazza |
| Morrisons Paisley - Anchor Mills |
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| Anchor Mills, Paisley PA1 1GZ |
| 0141 8878379 |
| Distance: 0.27 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Paisley - Anchor Mills |
| Iceland Paisley |
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| 68/74 Glasgow Road, Paisley, Strathclyde, PA1 3PN |
| 01418879629 |
| Distance: 0.5 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Paisley |
| Tesco Paisley Superstore |
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| East Ln, Paisley, PA1 1QA |
| 0345 671 9358 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Paisley Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01505 - Johnstone |
| Area Code: 0141 - Glasgow |
| Area Code: 01389 - Dumbarton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 14.6 | 16.8 | 20 | N | 21 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Renfrewshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| North Building, Cotton Street, Paisley &PA1 1BU |
| Telephone Number: 01418 425 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| 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: Paisley Northeast and Ralston Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Renfrewshire |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Ralston Primary School
Address: Ralston Primary School, School Road, PAISLEY, PA1 3AT
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0175
St James's Primary School (Renfrew)
Address: St James's Primary School (Renfrew), 10 Brown Street, RENFREW, PA4 8HL
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0183
Todholm Primary School
Address: Todholm Primary School, Lochfield Road, PAISLEY, PA2 7JE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0191
Gallowhill Primary School
Address: Gallowhill Primary School, Netherhill Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4SF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0154
Newmains Primary School
Address: Newmains Primary School, Lang Avenue, RENFREW, PA4 0DA
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0172
St John Ogilvie Primary School
Address: St John Ogilvie Primary School, Lacy Street, PAISLEY, PA1 1QR
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0184
Williamsburgh Primary School
Address: Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, PAISLEY, PA1 1QF
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0151
St Charles' Primary School
Address: St Charles' Primary School, Rowan Street, PAISLEY, PA2 6RU
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0181
St Catherine's Primary School
Address: St Catherine's Primary School, Brabloch Crescent, PAISLEY, PA3 4RG
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0180
St James's Primary School (Paisley)
Address: St James's Primary School (Paisley), Gockston Road, PAISLEY, PA3 2QB
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1330
Mossvale Primary School
Address: Mossvale Primary School, Gockston Road, PAISLEY, PA3 2QB
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1449
St Fergus Primary School
Address: St Fergus Primary School, Bankfoot Road, PAISLEY, PA3 1LA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1364
West Primary School
Address: West Primary School, Newton Street, PAISLEY, PA1 2RL
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0177
St Mary's Primary School
Address: St Mary's Primary School, Maxwellton Road, PAISLEY, PA1 2RJ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0186
Glencoats Primary School
Address: Glencoats Primary School, Falcon Crescent, PAISLEY, PA3 1NS
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0155
Lochfield Primary School
Address: Lochfield Primary School, Quarry Road, PAISLEY, PA2 7RD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0168
Bushes Primary School
Address: Bushes Primary School, Grampian Avenue, PAISLEY, PA2 8DW
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0149
St Peter's Primary School
Address: St Peter's Primary School, Braehead Road, PAISLEY, PA2 8DZ
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 0300 300 0188
Scotland Secondary Schools
Paisley Grammar School
Address: Paisley Grammar School, Glasgow Road, PAISLEY, PA1 3RP
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1400
Castlehead High School
Address: Castlehead High School, Camphill, off Canal Street, PAISLEY, PA1 2HL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 0300 300 1300
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Royal Alexandra Hospital | Corsebar Road, Paisley | PA2 9PN | 1.66 Km | View Directions |
| Dykebar Hospital | Grahamston Road, Paisley | PA2 7DE | 2.63 Km | View Directions |
| Leverndale Hospital | 510 Crookston Road, Glasgow | G53 7TU | 3.40 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| HAPPY SMILES PAISLEY | 6 St Mirren Street, Paisley | PA1 1UA | 0.35 Km | View Directions |
| COMPLETE DENTISTRY | 21/23 Glasgow Road, Paisley | PA1 3QY | 0.35 Km | View Directions |
| GREENLAW DENTAL CARE | 25 Glasgow Road, Paisley | PA1 3QY | 0.35 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE MIRIN PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, 3 GLASGOW ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 3QS
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 892604
THE KELBURN PRACTICE
Address: NORTHCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTH CROFT STREET, PAISLEY, PA3 4AD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 893356
THE GREENLAW PRACTICE
Address: NORTHCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTH CROFT STREET, PAISLEY, PA3 4AD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 898465
THE BARONY PRACTICE
Address: NORTHCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE, NORTH CROFT STREET, PAISLEY, PA3 4AD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 893732
ANCHOR MILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 SAUCEL CRESCENT, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 1UB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 898809
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LONEND, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 1SU
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01418 894088
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Abbey Chemists Ltd | 27 Gauze Street, Paisley | PA1 1ES | 0141 889 3377 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 28 Central Way, Paisley | PA1 1EH | 0141 8874502 | View Directions | |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd | 24 Glasgow Road, Paisley | PA1 3QH | 0141 889 2514 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Paisley Gilmour Street Station is 0.29 miles away.
Address: Paisley Gilmour Street station, County Square, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1BS
Paisley Gilmour Street is situated on the Inverclyde Line|Ayrshire Coast Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Paisley Gilmour Street Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Paisley Canal Station is 0.42 miles away.
Address: Paisley Canal station, Causeyside Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 6SZ
Paisley Canal is situated on the Paisley Canal line and is managed by ScotRail.
Paisley Canal Station is an unstaffed station.