Postcode AB31 4AP (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB31 4AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB31 4AP is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB31 4AP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB31 4AP 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 4AP as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to AB31 4AP is Smiddy Park which is centered 118 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Beltie Cottages and is 57 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 56.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB31 4AP 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB31 4AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB31 4AP, and the approximate distance away.

Smiddy Park 118 m
A93 4.33 km
A980 8.4 km
B993 18.64 km
B976 20.27 km
A90 31.13 km
A92 47 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB31 4AP

Introduction August 1990
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB31 4AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Glencommon Juices Manufacturers/packers Pass
September 9, 2020
885 m
Inchmarlo Hall Pantry Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
November 17, 2020
917 m
Inchmarlo House Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 15, 2018
1.24 km
Green View Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 12, 2022
1.93 km
Glen O Dee Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 13, 2019
2.37 km
WRVS Tea Bar/Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 13, 2004
2.37 km
Woodside Playgroup Other catering premises Exempt
March 25, 2009
2.65 km
Tor Na Coille Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2020
2.86 km
The Unit Gym & Fitness Other catering premises Pass
March 20, 2017
2.96 km
Alba Catering Other catering premises Pass
May 2, 2018
3.4 km
ELG Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 3, 2022
3.4 km
Sybil Barrie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 21, 2020
3.46 km
Banchory-Ternan West Church Hall Other catering premises Exempt
January 19, 2010
3.46 km
Meet The Meat Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
October 13, 2020
3.46 km
Rock Salt & Sole Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 7, 2017
3.46 km
Tease Coffee Bar Ltd Other catering premises Pass
May 28, 2018
3.46 km
Douglas Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 19, 2019
3.52 km
Burnett Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 20, 2018
3.55 km
Famous House Other catering premises Pass
November 21, 2018
3.55 km
H M Sheridan Ltd Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
January 25, 2022
3.55 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB31 4AP - Data from Apr 2022

Beltie Cottages Bus Stop/Station 57 m
Beltie Cottages Bus Stop/Station 84 m
The Hall Bus Stop/Station 757 m
The Hall Bus Stop/Station 766 m
Invercannie Bus Stop/Station 984 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB31 4AP - Data from Dec 2021

Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 255 m
Glencommon Wood Woodland Or Forest 608 m
Salt Vat Inland Water 719 m
Hill of Cairnton Hill Or Mountain 892 m
The Glisters Inland Water 1.04 km
The Rush Inland Water 1.08 km
Aulddeer Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Jampots Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Hamlyn's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Grey Mare Inland Water 1.38 km
Brathens Moss Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Ferroch Inland Water 1.41 km
The Fawn Inland Water 1.62 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB31 4AP - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 74 Mbps 56.2 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 18.3 Mbps 14.2 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15 8
30-300 Mbps 100% 67.2 16.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

25 meters consuming 113,445 kWh - mean 4,538 kWh : median 3,633 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB31 4AP - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.06080500
Longitude -2.56027700
OS Easting 366118
OS Northing 0796779
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5631
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000027
Travel To Work Area Aberdeen

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Older farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003354
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 1A4