Postcode AB31 6LG (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB31 6LG and nearby postcodes

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

AB31 6LG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 6LG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to AB31 6LG is Bowbutts Brae which is centered 250 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 470 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Rangoli and is 3.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 12, 2017.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bowbutts Brae 250 m
A93 7.22 km
B974 12.39 km
A90 27.05 km
A92 42.75 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB31 6LG

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 6LG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Strachan School Other catering premises Pass
November 22, 2005
487 m
Silver Ladies Caravan Park Retailers - other Pass
August 31, 2010
1.33 km
Knockburn Loch Cafe And Shop Other catering premises Pass
July 10, 2018
2.26 km
Cheese Bothy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
October 14, 2019
2.33 km
Feughside Guesthouse Other catering premises Pass
October 31, 2018
3.17 km
Alba Catering Other catering premises Pass
May 2, 2018
3.44 km
ELG Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 3, 2022
3.44 km
The Unit Gym & Fitness Other catering premises Pass
March 20, 2017
3.53 km
Douglas Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 19, 2019
3.57 km
Number One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 9, 2019
3.58 km
Mamma Mia Other catering premises Pass
September 20, 2019
3.59 km
Miami Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 26, 2020
3.59 km
Olive Tree Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 8, 2021
3.59 km
Rangoli Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 12, 2017
3.59 km
The Chatterbox Other catering premises Pass
December 13, 2018
3.59 km
Banchory-Ternan West Church Hall Other catering premises Exempt
January 19, 2010
3.61 km
Meet The Meat Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
October 13, 2020
3.61 km
Rock Salt & Sole Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 7, 2017
3.61 km
Tease Coffee Bar Ltd Other catering premises Pass
May 28, 2018
3.61 km
Birdhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 9, 2018
3.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 470 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 482 m
Belts of Collonach Bus Stop/Station 1.09 km

Nearby Nature

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

Croft-thorn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Kitalnaekit Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Gellan Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Cammie Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Gallybank Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Scolty Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Collonach Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Scolty Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Templeton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Craigloch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Kennel Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Moss-side Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Hill of Goauch Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Goauch Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Craig of Affrusk Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.02253700
Longitude -2.53122300
OS Easting 367847
OS Northing 0792505
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5870
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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003226
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Aboyne and South Deeside
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Aboyne and South Deeside - 07
Output Area / Small Area 1A2