Postcode AB31 6BJ (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB31 6BJ and nearby postcodes

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

AB31 6BJ 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 6BJ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to AB31 6BJ is B9077 which is centered 7.03 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Woodlands of Durris and is 1.15 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB31 6BJ is Drumoak, Durris And Crathes Bowling Club and is 2.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Awaiting Inspection on September 18, 2018.

25% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

B9077 7.03 km
A957 7.59 km
A93 16.75 km
B993 19.26 km
A90 34.06 km
A92 48.38 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB31 6BJ

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 6BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Durris Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 23, 2011
885 m
William Foster Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
December 5, 2019
1.4 km
Park Shop Retailers - other Pass
October 24, 2018
1.97 km
Drumoak, Durris And Crathes Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
September 18, 2018
2.48 km
Drumoak School Other catering premises Pass
January 28, 2019
2.87 km
National Trust For Scotland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 12, 2011
4.1 km
Crossroads Nursery Other catering premises Pass
June 6, 2018
4.24 km
Milton Restaurant Other catering premises Pass
February 19, 2018
4.38 km
Mains of Drum Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 12, 2017
4.42 km
Watson's Veggies Farmers/growers Pass
August 25, 2020
4.42 km
Crathes Castle Shop Retailers - other Exempt
June 4, 2003
5.23 km
The Courtyard Other catering premises Pass
July 26, 2016
5.23 km
Bennachie Coffee Manufacturers/packers Pass
October 15, 2018
5.66 km
Hungry Squirrel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 25, 2020
5.66 km
The Good Granolla Company Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 6, 2021
5.66 km
Crathes Primary School Other catering premises Pass
February 28, 2019
5.78 km
Ambleside B & B Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
September 26, 2005
6.05 km
PETERCULTER GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
February 1, 2019
6.12 km
Kingsman Eco Farm Limited Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
April 18, 2018
6.4 km
Sunnyside Home Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
June 4, 2018
6.4 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Woodlands of Durris Bus Stop/Station 1.15 km

Nearby Nature

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

Woodlands Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Kirkton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Sawmill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Clune Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Strathie Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Denside Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Calladrum Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Keith's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.98 km
Free Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Keith's Muir Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Keith's Pot Inland Water 2.15 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Ashentilly Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 75%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 25%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.05965000
Longitude -2.35520400
OS Easting 378555
OS Northing 0796567
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
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 1B1