Postcode AB31 6DY (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB31 6DY and nearby postcodes

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

AB31 6DY 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 6DY as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to AB31 6DY is Slug Road which is centered 5.89 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB31 6DY is Drumoak, Durris And Crathes Bowling Club and is 4.87 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 5.93 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on April 1, 1999.

Residents reported an average download speed of 301.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 44.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Slug Road 5.89 km
A957 5.95 km
B979 7.12 km
A93 20.15 km
A90 34.24 km
A92 47.83 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB31 6DY

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 6DY - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ambleside B & B Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
September 26, 2005
2.44 km
Durris Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 23, 2011
3.18 km
Kingsman Eco Farm Limited Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
April 18, 2018
3.39 km
Sunnyside Home Farm Farmers/growers Exempt
June 4, 2018
3.39 km
Lairhillock Inn Other catering premises Pass
July 8, 2019
3.76 km
Lairhillock Lodge Other catering premises Pass
February 3, 2012
3.76 km
Lairhillock School Nursery Other catering premises Pass
December 2, 2019
3.76 km
William Foster Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
December 5, 2019
4.82 km
Park Shop Retailers - other Pass
October 24, 2018
4.86 km
Drumoak, Durris And Crathes Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
September 18, 2018
4.87 km
Maryculter House Hotel Other catering premises Pass
August 14, 2018
5.05 km
PETERCULTER GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
February 1, 2019
5.12 km
Drumoak School Other catering premises Pass
January 28, 2019
5.23 km
Mains of Drum Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 12, 2017
5.39 km
Watson's Veggies Farmers/growers Pass
August 25, 2020
5.39 km
Templars Park Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
July 14, 2009
5.73 km
ST PETER'S HERITAGE HALL Other catering premises Pass
June 7, 2010
5.86 km
CO-OP FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 29, 2016
5.93 km
JUMBO'S FISH AND CHIPS Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
5.93 km
POP IN Other catering premises Pass
March 25, 2014
5.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brachmont Wood Woodland Or Forest 875 m
Currackstane Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Hill of Montsnaught Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Bruntyairds Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Craigie Daff Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Ashentilly Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Denside Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Monthammock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Strathgyle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Clune Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Little Carewe Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Sawmill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Muirskie Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Craiglug Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 160 Mbps 301.7 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 30 Mbps 44.2 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 14.3% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 120 25
300+ Mbps 85.7% 665 82.5

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.04546600
Longitude -2.29993900
OS Easting 381900
OS Northing 0794972
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