Abbey Yard in the town of SELBY
About Abbey Yard
Abbey Yard is a street located in the town of Selby. The street has a length of approximately 103 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and North Yorkshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Selby District Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 34205982 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of YO8 4PX and YO8 4PS.
It is located within the county of North Yorkshire, situated in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of the UK. It's 162.89 miles North from central London., 12.19 miles South from York, 18.26 miles North from Doncaster and 19.48 miles East from Leeds.
ABBEY YARD is within the Post Town of SELBY
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 Yard
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005813 (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 Yard
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Goole Address: Rawcliffe Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
8.25 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn York South West Address: Bilbrough Top Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.76 |
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3: Name:Travelodge York Tadcaster Address: A64, York, LS24 8EQ Telephone: 0871 984 6186 Visit Hotel Page |
9.86 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Pontefract Ferrybridge A1 M62 Address: Moto Service Area, A1/M62 Junction, Pontefract, WF11 0AF Telephone: 0871 984 6170 Visit Hotel Page |
10.06 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Pontefract North Address: A1 Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
10.07 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2015 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 | 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 |
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| JP Harll | 24 Finkle Street, Selby, YO8 4DS | Visit Website |
| Park Row Properties | 14 Finkle Street, Selby, YO8 4DS | Visit Website |
| Ashtons Estate Agents | 17, Finkle Street, Selby, YO8 4DT | Visit Website |
| Elmhirst Parker | 13 Finkle Street Selby YO8 4DT | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 23 Finkle Street, Selby, YO8 4DT | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: North Yorkshire |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Yard | |
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| Latitude | 53.783212 |
| Longitude | -1.067520 |
| OS Easting (X): | 461434 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 432303 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SE614323 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Yard
| Street | Junction Type |
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| James Street | junction |
| Back Park Street | junction |
| Park Street (A1041) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:40 |
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| Sunset | 15:59 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Leconfield Sar 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (26.52 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -3.7°C (69.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00170114 & E00142204 |
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| ONS Area Name | Transitional Eastern European Neighbourhoods & White Professionals |
| Average Age | 38.14 |
| Area Population | 2022.00 |
| Male Population | 1014.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 1008.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 83 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01027909 |
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| LSOA Name: | Selby 005E |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005813 |
| MSOA Name: | Selby 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Selby |
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| Market Cross, Selby YO8 4YR |
| 01757 210350 |
| Distance: 0.11 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Selby |
| Sainsburys Selby |
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| 18 Abbey Walk, Selby, England, YO8 4DZ |
| 01757 708329 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Selby |
| Tesco Selby Superstore |
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| Portholme Rd, Selby, YO8 4QQ |
| 0345 677 9606 |
| Distance: 0.27 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Selby Superstore |
| Tesco Brayton Express |
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| Doncaster Rd, Brayton, Selby, YO8 9EG |
| 0345 674 6528 |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Brayton Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01757 - Selby |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Selby |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Portholme Road, Selby, North Yorkshire &Y08 4SB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01757 705 101 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Selby and Ainsty |
| The Member of Parliament is Keir Mather |
| Details for the MP Keir Mather on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Keir Mather on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Keir Mather won with a majority of 10,195 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 78,043 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Selby East Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Barlby Community Primary School
Address: Barlby Community Primary School, Hilltop, Barlby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01757703317
Staynor Hall Primary Academy
Address: Staynor Hall Primary Academy, Staynor Link, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8GE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01757616428
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Address: Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby, Barwic Parade, Petre Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8DJ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01757705591
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Address: Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School, Myrtle Avenue, Brayton, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9BG
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01757706841
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Address: Barlby Bridge Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Barlby Road, Selby, York, North Yorkshire, YO8 5AA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01757703650
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Baffam Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9AX
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, New Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4QB
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01757703817
Selby Community Primary School
Address: Selby Community Primary School, Flaxley Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4DL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Church Hill, Wistow, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 3UU
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: 01757268378
Brayton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Brayton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Brayton Lane, Brayton, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9DZ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact:
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School
Address: Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School, Londesborough Grove, Fox Lane, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9NX
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: 01757703996
England Higher Schools
Selby College
Address: Selby College, Abbot's Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8AT
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Brayton Academy
Address: Brayton Academy, Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9QS
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01757707731
Brayton Academy
Address: Brayton Academy, Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9QS
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Address: Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science, Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01757703327
Nearest Hospitals
| The New Selby War Memorial Hospital - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust |
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| Address: The New Selby War Memorial Hospital, Doncaster Road, Selby, YO8 9BX, |
| NHS Sector |
| Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01904 724300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.95 (miles) |
| Directions from to The New Selby War Memorial Hospital - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust |
| Goole & District Hospital |
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| Address: Woodland Avenue, Goole, DN14 6RX, |
| NHS Sector |
| City Health Care Partnership Cic |
| Telephone: 01405 720720 |
| Distance: 14.72 (miles) |
| Directions from to Goole & District Hospital |
| St Helens Rehabilitation Hospital |
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| Address: 1a Nelsons Lane, York, YO24 1HD, |
| NHS Sector |
| York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01904 724626 |
| Distance: 18.01 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Helens Rehabilitation Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PARK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 PARK STREET, SELBY, YO8 4PW
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: :
MARKET LANE DENTAL CARE
Address: 2-3 MARKET LANE, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4QA
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS
Address: NEW LANE, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4QB
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
SELBY DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 28 NEW LANE, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4QB
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE 51 GOWTHORPE
Address: 51 GOWTHORPE, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4HE
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
SELBY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address: DONCASTER ROAD, SELBY, YO8 9BX
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Address: PORTHOLME ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4QH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 702561
PORTHOLME ROAD, SELBY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PORTHOLME ROAD, SELBY, YO8 4QH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
SCOTT ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SCOTT ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4BL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 211750
SELBY LEISURE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SELBY LEISURE CENTRE, SCOTT ROAD, SELBY, YO8 4BL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
BEECH TREE SURGERY
Address: 68 DONCASTER ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 9AJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 703933
THORPE WILLOUGHBY
Address: 12 FOX LANE, THORPE WILLOUGHBY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 9NA
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 10-11 MARKET PLACE, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4PB
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 703717
ARC PHARMACY
Address: PORTHOLME ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4QH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 212120
STONE PHARMACY
Address: 23A GOWTHORPE, SELBY, YO8 4HE
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 213613
SCOTT ROAD PHARMACY
Address: SCOTT ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 4BL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 210133
SWAN PHARMACY
Address: 66 DONCASTER ROAD, SELBY, YO8 9AJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 702835
BARLBY CENTRAL PHARMACY
Address: THE OLD POST OFFICE, YORK ROAD, BARLBY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 5JH
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01757 707840
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Selby Station is 0.16 miles away.
Address: Selby station, Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 0NW
Selby is situated on the Selby Line and is managed by TransPennine Express.
Selby Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Wressle Station is 5.90 miles away.
Address: Wressle station, Station Road, Wressle, North Yorkshire, YO8 6ES
Wressle is situated on the Selby Line and is managed by Northern.
Wressle Station is an unstaffed station.