Abbey Road is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 967 metres.
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 Isles of Scilly 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.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 46200046 and 46200039 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of , situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 293.21 miles West from central London., 37.53 miles West from Penzance, 42.06 miles South West from St Ives (Cownwall) and 60.94 miles West from Truro.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of
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 Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02006781 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Penzance Address: Branwell Mills Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
37.39 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Road
UPRN: 192002067
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: before 1900
Mains Gas: No
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Devon & Cornwall |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 49.947919 |
| Longitude | -6.331076 |
| OS Easting (X): | 89349 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 14370 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SV893144 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Racket Town Road | junction |
| Appletree Road | junction |
| Penzance Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:19 |
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| Sunset | 16:28 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Scilly St Marys 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (2.76 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.9°C (80.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (34 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00096408 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement |
| Average Age | 45.70 |
| Area Population | 2203.00 |
| Male Population | 1102.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1101.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 3 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019077 |
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| LSOA Name: | Isles of Scilly 001A |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006781 |
| MSOA Name: | Isles of Scilly 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01720 - Isles of Scilly |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Isles of Scilly |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, St Marys, Isles of Scilly &TR21 0LW |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01720 424000 |
| 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: Tresco Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
| St Mary - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
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| Address: Belmont, St. Marys, |
| Independent Sector |
| Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01720 422392 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.17 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Mary - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ST MARYS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HOSPITAL LANE, CHURCH ROAD, ISLES OF SCILLY, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR21 0LQ
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
THE BAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ALVERTON TERRACE, PENZANCE, TR18 4JH
Distance: 36.95 miles
Contact: :
PENWITH HOUSE
Address: HIGH STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2SX
Distance: 37.14 miles
Contact: :
PENZANCE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: THE LESCUDJACK CENTRE, PENMERE CLOSE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 3PE
Distance: 37.24 miles
Contact: :
PENZANCE DENTAL
Address: 81-82 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LG
Distance: 37.32 miles
Contact: :
PENZANCE DENTAL
Address: 81-82 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LG
Distance: 37.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TRESCO - IOS
Address: THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TOWNSHILL, TRESCO, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR24 0QG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
BRYHER - IOS
Address: THE READING ROOM (COMMUNITY CENTRE), BRYHER, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR23 0PR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
ST MARTINS - IOS
Address: ST MARTINS ISLAND HALL, (COMMUNITY CENTRE) HIGHER TOWN, ST. MARTIN'S, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR25 0QL
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
ST MARY'S HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, KING EDWARD LANE, ST. MARY'S, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR21 0HE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01720 422628
ISLES OF SCILLY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: KING EDWARD'S ROAD, ST. MARY'S, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR21 0HE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
ST AGNES - IOS
Address: THE READING ROOM (COMMUNITY CENTRE), ST. AGNES, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR22 0PL
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ISLES OF SCILLY PHARMACY
Address: KING EDWARD LANE, ST. MARY'S, ISLES OF SCILLY, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR21 0HE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01720 422021
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 42 FORE STREET, ST JUST, PENZANCE, TR19 7LJ
Distance: 31.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 788440
NEWLYN PHARMACY
Address: 5 THE STRAND, NEWLYN, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 5HH
Distance: 36.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 362324
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: CEMETERY LODGE, ST. CLARE STREET, PENZANCE, TR18 3DX
Distance: 36.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 362110
MORRAB PHARMACY
Address: MORRAB SURGERY, 2 MORRAB ROAD, PENZANCE, TR18 4EL
Distance: 37.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 332008
BOOTS
Address: 3 ALVERTON STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2QW
Distance: 37.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 362130
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ST MARYS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: KING EDWARD'S ROAD, ST. MARY'S, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR21 0HE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
PNL STOREY OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: TRANNACK BARN, TRANNACK, NEWBRIDGE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 8PN
Distance: 34.02 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PENZANCE)
Address: 111 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2LE
Distance: 37.27 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: 16 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, TR18 2HR
Distance: 37.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01736 363339
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PENZANCE)
Address: 16A MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2HR
Distance: 37.29 miles
Contact: :
REYNOLDS & SLATER LTD
Address: 48 MARKET JEW STREET, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 2HZ
Distance: 37.37 miles
Contact: :