Postcode AB31 5LN (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB31 5LN and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB31 5LN is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. AB31 5LN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB31 5LN 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 5LN as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to AB31 5LN is Watson Street which is centered 50 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dee Street and is 55 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Rangoli and is 180 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 12, 2017.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for AB31 5LN 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 5LN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB31 5LN, and the approximate distance away.

Watson Street 50 m
Ramsay Road 106 m
Dee Lane 186 m
Arbeadie Terrace 216 m
Dee Street 223 m
Lawson Crescent 236 m
Grant Road 274 m
Bridge Street 299 m
Arbeadie Road 366 m
High Street 377 m
Lawson Avenue 398 m
Station Road 433 m
Raemoir Road 861 m
A93 8.02 km
A980 11.81 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB31 5LN

Introduction June 2000
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 5LN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
CrossReach Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 11, 2020
117 m
Derbar tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 6, 2019
174 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
June 14, 2018
174 m
W H Smith Retailers - other Pass
July 27, 2004
174 m
Mamma Mia Other catering premises Pass
September 20, 2019
180 m
Miami Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 26, 2020
180 m
Olive Tree Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 8, 2021
180 m
Rangoli Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 12, 2017
180 m
The Chatterbox Other catering premises Pass
December 13, 2018
180 m
Royal British Legion Club Other catering premises Pass
May 25, 2011
188 m
Birdhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 9, 2018
231 m
Dee-Licious Retailers - other Pass
August 20, 2018
231 m
The Strong Water Co Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
September 4, 2019
231 m
Number One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 9, 2019
248 m
443 Club Other catering premises Exempt
December 20, 2005
254 m
Ashvale Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 21, 2017
254 m
Burnett Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 20, 2018
282 m
Famous House Other catering premises Pass
November 21, 2018
282 m
H M Sheridan Ltd Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
January 25, 2022
282 m
Douglas Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 19, 2019
322 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB31 5LN - Data from Apr 2022

Dee Street Bus Stop/Station 55 m
Dee Street Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Bellfield Car Park Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Mount Street Bus Stop/Station 292 m
Arbeadie House Bus Stop/Station 331 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB31 5LN - Data from Dec 2021

Gallow Hillock Hill Or Mountain 219 m
Captain's Wood Woodland Or Forest 447 m
Hill of Banchory Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Corsee Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Rose Pot Inland Water 1.59 km
Maryfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Kennel Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Upper Lochton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Craigloch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Hill of Maryfield Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km
Hecklebirnie Inland Water 1.96 km
Old Kiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Craig of Affrusk Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
The Fawn Inland Water 2.21 km
Collonach Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB31 5LN - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.05132300
Longitude -2.49967100
OS Easting 369786
OS Northing 0795695
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6468
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal 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 5B2