Postcode AB31 6BF (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB31 6BF and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB31 6BF is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB31 6BF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB31 6BF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 6BF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to AB31 6BF is Cedar Avenue which is centered 323 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Woodlands of Durris and is 452 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB31 6BF is Drumoak, Durris And Crathes Bowling Club and is 2.8 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Awaiting Inspection on September 18, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from JUMBO'S FISH AND CHIPS and is 6.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on April 1, 1999.

Residents reported an average download speed of 11.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 73.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 15.8% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 5.3% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 5.3% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for AB31 6BF 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 6BF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB31 6BF, and the approximate distance away.

Cedar Avenue 323 m
B9077 6.53 km
A957 7.06 km
A93 17.55 km
A90 34.07 km
A92 48.22 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB31 6BF

Introduction June 1996
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 6BF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Durris Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 23, 2011
712 m
William Foster Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
December 5, 2019
2.13 km
Park Shop Retailers - other Pass
October 24, 2018
2.46 km
Drumoak, Durris And Crathes Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
September 18, 2018
2.8 km
Drumoak School Other catering premises Pass
January 28, 2019
3.21 km
National Trust For Scotland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 12, 2011
4.34 km
Mains of Drum Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 12, 2017
4.4 km
Watson's Veggies Farmers/growers Pass
August 25, 2020
4.4 km
Crossroads Nursery Other catering premises Pass
June 6, 2018
4.75 km
Milton Restaurant Other catering premises Pass
February 19, 2018
5.16 km
Ambleside B & B Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
September 26, 2005
5.18 km
Kingsman Eco Farm Limited Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
April 18, 2018
5.61 km
Sunnyside Home Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
June 4, 2018
5.61 km
PETERCULTER GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
February 1, 2019
5.68 km
Maryculter House Hotel Other catering premises Pass
August 14, 2018
5.97 km
Crathes Castle Shop Retailers - other Exempt
June 4, 2003
6.06 km
The Courtyard Other catering premises Pass
July 26, 2016
6.06 km
BORSALINO'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 14, 2018
6.19 km
CO-OP FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 29, 2016
6.25 km
JUMBO'S FISH AND CHIPS Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
6.25 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB31 6BF - Data from Apr 2022

Woodlands of Durris Bus Stop/Station 452 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB31 6BF - Data from Dec 2021

Sawmill Wood Woodland Or Forest 702 m
Denside Wood Woodland Or Forest 987 m
Clune Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Woodlands Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Strathie Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Ashentilly Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Craigie Daff Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Kirkton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Keith's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2 km
Brachmont Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Calladrum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.09 km
Currackstane Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Keith's Pot Inland Water 2.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB31 6BF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 11.7 Mbps 11.7 Mbps 20.77 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 1.2 Mbps 1.23 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 5.3% 8.1 1.1
2-5 Mbps 5.3% - -
5-10 Mbps 15.8% - -
10-30 Mbps 73.7% 14.9 1.1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.05626400
Longitude -2.34208200
OS Easting 379349
OS Northing 0796186
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5244
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Electoral Ward Stonehaven and Lower 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: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003278
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Dunecht, Durris and Drumoak
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Dunecht, Durris and Drumoak - 03
Output Area / Small Area 1A2