The postcode AB31 5BG is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in February 2017 and is an active postcode. AB31 5BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB31 5BG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 5BG as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to AB31 5BG is Birch Grove which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Arbor Court and is 44 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Ashvale Takeaway and is 539 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 21, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 36.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB31 5BG 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 5BG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB31 5BG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB31 5BG
| Introduction | February 2017 |
| 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 5BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unit Gym & Fitness | Pass March 20, 2017 | 85 m | |
| Tor Na Coille Hotel | Pass January 23, 2020 | 228 m | |
| Alba Catering | Pass May 2, 2018 | 381 m | |
| ELG Dining | Pass February 3, 2022 | 381 m | |
| Banchory-Ternan West Church Hall | Exempt January 19, 2010 | 425 m | |
| Meet The Meat | Awaiting Inspection October 13, 2020 | 425 m | |
| Rock Salt & Sole Ltd | Pass November 7, 2017 | 425 m | |
| Tease Coffee Bar Ltd | Pass May 28, 2018 | 425 m | |
| Douglas Arms Hotel | Pass March 19, 2019 | 479 m | |
| Woodside Playgroup | Exempt March 25, 2009 | 486 m | |
| Burnett Arms Hotel | Pass August 20, 2018 | 508 m | |
| Famous House | Pass November 21, 2018 | 508 m | |
| H M Sheridan Ltd | Awaiting Inspection January 25, 2022 | 508 m | |
| 443 Club | Exempt December 20, 2005 | 539 m | |
| Ashvale Takeaway | Pass December 21, 2017 | 539 m | |
| Number One | Pass May 9, 2019 | 561 m | |
| Birdhouse Cafe | Pass October 9, 2018 | 568 m | |
| Dee-Licious | Pass August 20, 2018 | 568 m | |
| The Strong Water Co | Awaiting Inspection September 4, 2019 | 568 m | |
| Derbar tandoori Restaurant | Pass August 6, 2019 | 617 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB31 5BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Arbor Court | 44 m | |
| Arbor Court | 50 m | |
| Corsee Hill | 123 m | |
| Corsee Road | 214 m | |
| The Square | 250 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB31 5BG - Data from Dec 2021
| Captain's Wood | 540 m | |
| Gallow Hillock | 775 m | |
| Rose Pot | 809 m | |
| Corsee Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Hecklebirnie | 1.17 km | |
| The Fawn | 1.42 km | |
| Craigloch Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Upper Lochton Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Kennel Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Kirkton Muir | 1.75 km | |
| Garden Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Goauch Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Scolty Wood | 1.92 km | |
| The Rush | 1.97 km | |
| Hill of Banchory | 2.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB31 5BG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 36.4 Mbps | 40.07 Mbps |
| Upload | 6 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 7.81 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 36.4 | 6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB31 5BG - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.05268700 |
| Longitude | -2.51243800 |
| OS Easting | 369013 |
| OS Northing | 0795854 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Small Town |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003238 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Banchory West |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Banchory West - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |