Abbey

Abbey is one of 12 wards in Dumfries and Galloway, home to 10,105 people in 5,035 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 16% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 18% above the Dumfries and Galloway average.

Ward S13002884 · 440 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

10,105residentsScotland's Census 2022

5,035householdscensus

16%green within 500 mpostcode average

51%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Abbey in Dumfries and GallowayPostcodes in Abbey highlighted; the rest of Dumfries and Galloway in grey

Map of Dumfries and Galloway with Abbey highlighted

People and homes.

10,105 residents in 5,035 households, next to the Dumfries and Galloway average.

14%

aged 15–29

31%

aged 65 and over

71%

owner-occupied homes

13%

privately rented

15%

socially rented

12%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Abbey with a published hygiene rating.

85rated food businessesin total

92%passed their last inspectionDumfries and Galloway: 93%

7told improvement is requiredlatest inspection

In Scotland, council food safety officers either pass a business or tell it that improvement is required. A result reflects the hygiene standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)