Abbey Orchard Street is a street located in Westminster. The street has a length of approximately 271 metres.
The street is located within the City of Westminster London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 8401001 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SW1P 2LW, SW1P 2LU, SW1P 2LP, SW1P 2LN, SW1P 2LL, SW1P 2LJ, SW1P 2JQ, SW1P 2JP, SW1P 2JJ, SW1P 2JG, SW1P 2JF, SW1P 2JE, SW1P 2JD, SW1P 2JB, SW1P 2HT, SW1P 2DW, SW1P 2DR, SW1P 2DP, SW1P 2DN, SW1P 2DL and SW1P 2BS.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 1.03 miles West from central London., 19.62 miles South East from St Albans, 22.16 miles North East from Woking and 26.29 miles North East from Guildford.
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 Orchard Street
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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 Orchard Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Hub London Westminster St James S Park Address: 15 Dacre Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.08 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Victoria Address: 82-83 Eccleston Square, Off 55 Gillingham Street, Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.61 |
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3: Name:easyHotel Victoria Address: 34�40 Belgrave Road London Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.62 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Victoria Address: 106 - 110 Belgrave Rd, Victoria Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.64 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn London County Hall Address: Belvedere Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.66 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Knight | 120 Bunns Ln, London NW7 2AS | Visit Website |
| Ouali Chriqy MNAEA - Personal Estate Agent | Queensland Avenue, London | Visit Website |
| Tuckerman Residential Limited | 40 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BU | Visit Website |
| Icon Residential, London - Lettings | 52 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1H 0RG | Visit Website |
| JLL | 31 Palmer Street Westminster London SW1H 0NP | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Orchard Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.498206 |
| Longitude | -0.131519 |
| OS Easting (X): | 529683 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 179405 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ297794 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Orchard Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Victoria Street (A302) | junction |
| Perkin's Rents | junction |
| Great Smith Street (B326) | junction |
| St Ann's Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:02 |
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| Sunset | 15:56 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Northolt 22 December 2024 at 09:00 (12.66 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.6°C (71.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (19 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00023947, E00023926, E00023950 & E00023944 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professional Service Workers, Bangladeshi Mixed Employment & Striving Service Workers |
| Average Age | 41.69 |
| Area Population | 1456.00 |
| Male Population | 765.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 691.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 68 (5%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01004732 |
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| LSOA Name: | Westminster 020B |
| SOA Code: | 6a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000979 |
| MSOA Name: | Westminster 020 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Victoria Monck St Express |
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| 2 Monck St, Victoria, London, SW1P 2BW |
| 0345 026 9685 |
| Distance: 0.13 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Victoria Monck St Express |
| Sainsburys Westminster Rochester Row Local |
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| 10 Rochester Row, London, England, SW1P 1BT |
| 2078282672 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Westminster Rochester Row Local |
| Little Waitrose Victoria Street |
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| 62 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1E 6QP |
| 02078 218859 |
| Distance: 0.26 Miles |
| Directions to Little Waitrose Victoria Street |
| Sainsburys Westminster Marsham Street Local |
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| 78-98 Marsham Street, London, England, SW1P 4LY |
| 0207 630 0063 |
| Distance: 0.28 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Westminster Marsham Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 020 - London |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 19 | 19.3 | 22.6 | N | 11 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Westminster |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| P.O. Box 240, Westminster City Hall, London &SW1E 6QP |
| Telephone Number: 020 7641 6000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Cities of London and Westminster |
| The Member of Parliament is Rachel Blake |
| Details for the MP Rachel Blake on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Rachel Blake on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Rachel Blake won with a majority of 2,708 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,369 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: St James's Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Address: St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School, 28 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HR
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02075259250
Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School
Address: Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School, Reedworth Street, Lambeth, Kennington, London, SE11 4PH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02077352781
Walnut Tree Walk Primary School
Address: Walnut Tree Walk Primary School, Walnut Tree Walk, London, SE11 6DS
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 02077351402
Vauxhall Primary School
Address: Vauxhall Primary School, Vauxhall Street, London, SE11 5LG
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 02077354535
Millbank Academy
Address: Millbank Academy, Millbank Academy, Erasmus Street, London, SW1P 4HR
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 02032620068
Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School
Address: Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School, Bessborough Place, London, SW1V 3SE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
St Matthew's School, Westminster
Address: St Matthew's School, Westminster, 18 Old Pye Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DG
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: 02075040500
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Address: St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School, Morpeth Terrace, LONDON, SW1P 1EP
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 02033515990
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Address: Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School, Rochester Street, London, SW1P 2QQ
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 02078286790
Pimlico Primary
Address: Pimlico Primary, Lupus Street, Westminster, London, SW1V 3AT
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 02078021909
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Address: Churchill Gardens Primary Academy, Ranelagh Road, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3EU
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 02077982050
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Address: St Gabriel's CofE Primary School, Churchill Gardens Road, London, SW1V 3AG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 02071860080
St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School
Address: St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School, Lower Belgrave Street, London, SW1W 0NL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 02075040537
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
Address: St Barnabas' CofE Primary School, St Barnabas Street, Pimlico, London, SW1W 8PF
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 02071860152
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sedding Street, Sloane Square, London, SW1X 9DE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02078819860
England Secondary Schools
Oasis Academy South Bank
Address: Oasis Academy South Bank, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HS
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 02079214200
The Grey Coat Hospital
Address: The Grey Coat Hospital, Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DY
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 02079691998
The Grey Coat Hospital
Address: The Grey Coat Hospital, Greycoat Place, London, SW1P 2DY
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Pimlico Academy
Address: Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 02078280881
Westminster City School
Address: Westminster City School, 55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 02079636300
England Higher Schools
Morley College London
Address: Morley College London, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo, London, SE1 7HT
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02074501889
King's College London Maths School
Address: King's College London Maths School, 80 Kennington Road, London, SE11 6NJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 02078487346
The Marine Society College of the Sea
Address: The Marine Society College of the Sea, 200b Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 02076547050
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
Address: Harris Westminster Sixth Form, Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 9LH
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 02037724555
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GP AT HAND - HERON HOUSE
Address: HERON HOUSE, 10 DEAN FARRAR STREET, LONDON, SW1H 0DX
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
Address: 17 DEANS YARD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 3PB
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75892478
THE DR HICKEY SURGERY FOR THE HOMELESS
Address: 3-7 ARNEWAY STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 2BG
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72228593
SOUTH WESTMINSTER CENTRE FOR HEALTH - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST GEORGES HOUSE, 82 VINCENT SQUARE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, SW1P 2PF
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
MILLBANK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MEDICAL CENTRE BUILDING, 20 PAGE STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 4EN
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 020 78345502
VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 29 UPPER TACHBROOK STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1V 1SN
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 020 78342298
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
UNIA OPTICIANS
Address: 9 STRUTTON GROUND, ST JAME'S PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1P 2HY
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (VICTORIA STREET)
Address: 61-71 VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1H 0HW
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
OPTOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD
Address: 66 BUCKINGHAM GATE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1E 6AU
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (VICTORIA ST, LONDON)
Address: 9 KINGSGATE PARADE, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1E 6SH
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (VICTORIA ST, LONDON)
Address: 145 VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1E 5NH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (VICTORIA, LONDON)
Address: 1 CATHEDRAL WALK, CARDINAL PLACE, VICTORIA, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW1E 5JH
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
London Victoria Station is 0.60 miles away.
Address: London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU
London Victoria is situated on the Chatham Main Line.
London Victoria Station is staffed on a full time basis.
London Charing Cross Station is 0.73 miles away.
Address: London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF
London Charing Cross is situated on the South Eastern Main Line.
London Charing Cross Station is staffed on a full time basis.