The postcode AB31 4AL is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB31 4AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB31 4AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of AB31 4AL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to AB31 4AL is A93 which is centered 5.55 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Queen Victoria Park and is 158 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 49.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 97.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 2.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB31 4AL is covered by the Scotland police force association and Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB31 4AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB31 4AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB31 4AL
| Introduction | August 1990 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB31 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inchmarlo House Care Home | Pass May 15, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Glencommon Juices | Pass September 9, 2020 | 565 m | |
| Green View Bistro | Awaiting Inspection April 12, 2022 | 704 m | |
| Glen O Dee Hospital | Pass November 13, 2019 | 1.15 km | |
| WRVS Tea Bar/Shop | Pass January 13, 2004 | 1.15 km | |
| Woodside Playgroup | Exempt March 25, 2009 | 1.42 km | |
| Tor Na Coille Hotel | Pass January 23, 2020 | 1.64 km | |
| The Unit Gym & Fitness | Pass March 20, 2017 | 1.76 km | |
| Inchmarlo Hall Pantry | Awaiting Inspection November 17, 2020 | 2.12 km | |
| Alba Catering | Pass May 2, 2018 | 2.21 km | |
| ELG Dining | Pass February 3, 2022 | 2.21 km | |
| Banchory-Ternan West Church Hall | Exempt January 19, 2010 | 2.26 km | |
| Meet The Meat | Awaiting Inspection October 13, 2020 | 2.26 km | |
| Rock Salt & Sole Ltd | Pass November 7, 2017 | 2.26 km | |
| Tease Coffee Bar Ltd | Pass May 28, 2018 | 2.26 km | |
| Douglas Arms Hotel | Pass March 19, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Burnett Arms Hotel | Pass August 20, 2018 | 2.34 km | |
| Famous House | Pass November 21, 2018 | 2.34 km | |
| H M Sheridan Ltd | Awaiting Inspection January 25, 2022 | 2.34 km | |
| 443 Club | Exempt December 20, 2005 | 2.36 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB31 4AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Queen Victoria Park | 158 m | |
| Queen Victoria Park | 166 m | |
| Invercannie | 315 m | |
| Holly Leaf Cottage | 683 m | |
| Holly Leaf Cottage | 690 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB31 4AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Garden Wood | 188 m | |
| The Rush | 374 m | |
| The Fawn | 458 m | |
| Hecklebirnie | 738 m | |
| Aulddeer Wood | 779 m | |
| Salt Vat | 915 m | |
| Target Wood | 947 m | |
| Jampots Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Rose Pot | 1.13 km | |
| Glencommon Wood | 1.25 km | |
| Kirkton Muir | 1.42 km | |
| Brathens Moss | 1.43 km | |
| Gallow Hill | 1.49 km | |
| The Glisters | 1.56 km | |
| Corsee Wood | 1.57 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB31 4AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 46.8 Mbps | 49.2 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 2.3% | 97.7% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 97.7% | 24 | 9 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 97.7% | 97.7% | 55.9 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB31 4AL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.05951900 |
| Longitude | -2.54001100 |
| OS Easting | 367346 |
| OS Northing | 0796626 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine |
| Electoral Ward | Banchory and Mid Deeside |
| Local Authority District | Aberdeenshire |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Aberdeen City and Shire |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Aberdeen |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Grampian |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003350 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Crathes and Torphins |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Crathes and Torphins - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |