The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Cornwall Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 257.15 miles West from central London., 2.57 miles South from Penzance, 9.24 miles South from St Ives (Cownwall) and 24.95 miles South West from Truro.
ABBEY PLACE is within the Post Town of PENZANCE
Map of Abbey Place
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003951 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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.
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 Place
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Penzance Address: Branwell Mills Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.61 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Hayle Address: Carwin Rise Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.95 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Hayle Address: Carwin Rise Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.10 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Hayle Address: Carwin Roundabout Rise, Hayle, TR27 5DG Telephone: 0871 984 6314 Visit Hotel Page |
10.17 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Helston Address: Clodgey Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.51 |
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Flats and Apartments in Abbey Place
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Place
UPRN: 10014476320
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014476321
EPC Current: G
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014476322
EPC Current: F
EPC Potential: E
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 10014476324
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Place | |
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| Latitude | 50.083838 |
| Longitude | -5.538836 |
| OS Easting (X): | 146875 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 26485 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SW469265 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
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| Sunset | 16:58 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Culdrose 20 January 2025 at 22:00 (12.50 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.2°C (93.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00096011 & E00096012 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 51.70 |
| Area Population | 1390.00 |
| Male Population | 695.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 695.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019002 |
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| LSOA Name: | Cornwall 070B |
| SOA Code: | 2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003951 |
| MSOA Name: | Cornwall 070 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Davy Penzance Express |
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| 104 Market Jew St, Penzance, TR18 2LE |
| 0345 671 9408 |
| Distance: 2.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Davy Penzance Express |
| Iceland Penzance |
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| Unit MSU 1, Warfeside Shopping Ctr, Penzance, TR18 2GB |
| 01736361130 |
| Distance: 2.52 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Penzance |
| Tesco Penzance Superstore |
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| Branwell Ln, Penzance, TR18 3DU |
| 0345 677 9542 |
| Distance: 3.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Penzance Superstore |
| Sainsburys Penzance |
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| Eastern Green , Penzance, CORNWALL, England, TR18 3AP |
| 01736 306 260 |
| Distance: 3.18 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Penzance |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01736 - Penzance |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Cornwall |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall &TR1 3AY |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 1234 100 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of St Ives |
| The Member of Parliament is Andrew George |
| Details for the MP Andrew George on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Andrew George on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Andrew George won with a majority of 13,786 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 69,978 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Mousehole &Newlyn & St Buryan Ward |
| Parish: Penzance Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Mousehole School
Address: Mousehole School, Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01736731427
Mousehole Community Primary School
Address: Mousehole Community Primary School, Foxes Lane, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6QQ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance) |
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| Address: St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2PF, |
| NHS Sector |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01736 874000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance) |
| St Michael's Hospital |
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| Address: Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4JA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01736 758854 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 13.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Michael's Hospital |
| St Julia's Hospice |
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| Address: Foundry Hill, Hayle, TR27 4HW, |
| NHS Sector |
| Cornwall Hospice Care Limited |
| Distance: 13.62 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Julia's Hospice |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
THE BAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ALVERTON TERRACE, PENZANCE, TR18 4JH
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
PENWITH HOUSE
Address: HIGH STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2SX
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
PENZANCE DENTAL
Address: 81-82 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LG
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: :
PENZANCE DENTAL
Address: 81-82 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LG
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: :
PENZANCE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: THE LESCUDJACK CENTRE, PENMERE CLOSE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 3PE
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: :
CARBIS BAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ST. IVES ROAD, CARBIS BAY, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 2SF
Distance: 8.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
NEWLYN SURGERY
Address: 3 NEW ROAD, NEWLYN, PENZANCE, TR18 5PZ
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
MORRAB SURGERY
Address: 2 MORRAB ROAD, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4EL
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 363866
PENALVERNE SURGERY
Address: PENALVERNE DRIVE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2RE
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
ATLANTIC MEDICAL GROUP
Address: ST CLARE MEDICAL CENTRE, ST CLARE STREET, CAPE CORNWALL, PENZANCE, TR18 3DX
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 363741
ST CLARE'S MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST CLARE STREET, PENZANCE, TR18 3DX
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
ROSMELLYN SURGERY
Address: ST CLARE MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. CLARE STREET, PENZANCE, TR18 3DX
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 330909
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
NEWLYN PHARMACY
Address: 5 THE STRAND, NEWLYN, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 5HH
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 362324
MORRAB PHARMACY
Address: MORRAB SURGERY, 2 MORRAB ROAD, PENZANCE, TR18 4EL
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 332008
BOOTS
Address: 3 ALVERTON STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2QW
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 362130
BOOTS
Address: 100-102 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LE
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 362135
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: CEMETERY LODGE, ST. CLARE STREET, PENZANCE, TR18 3DX
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 362110
BADEN HOUSE PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, PENZANCE, MARAZION, CORNWALL, TR17 0AP
Distance: 4.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 710206
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (PENZANCE)
Address: 111 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LE
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: 16 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, TR18 2HR
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 363339
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: 16A MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2HR
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
REYNOLDS & SLATER LTD
Address: 48 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2HZ
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
PNL STOREY OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: TRANNACK BARN, TRANNACK, NEWBRIDGE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 8PN
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
NOAKES HABERMEHL & KERR OPTICIANS - IVYBRIDGE & CARBIS BAY
Address: CHY AN GWEAL, ST IVES ROAD, CARBIS BAY, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 2RS
Distance: 8.37 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Penzance Station is 2.63 miles away.
Address: Penzance station, Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LT
Penzance is situated on the Cornish Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Penzance Station is staffed on a full time basis.
St Erth Station is 7.31 miles away.
Address: St Erth station, Station Approach, St Erth, Cornwall, TR27 6JW
St Erth is situated on the St Ives Bay Line|Cornish Main Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
St Erth Station is staffed on a part time basis.