Postcode AB31 6LW (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB31 6LW and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB31 6LW is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in March 2017 and is an active postcode. AB31 6LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB31 6LW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 6LW as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to AB31 6LW is Hallwood which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Nether Boghead and is 699 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 59.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hallwood 41 m
A93 4.04 km
Old Military Road 5.35 km
B976 17.26 km
A90 26.79 km
A92 42.84 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB31 6LW

Introduction March 2017
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 6LW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Finzean Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 23, 2004
229 m
Finzean Farm Shop Retailers - other Pass
May 28, 2018
1.81 km
Feughside Guesthouse Other catering premises Pass
October 31, 2018
2.48 km
Cheese Bothy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
October 14, 2019
3.32 km
Sybil Barrie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 21, 2020
5.02 km
Potarch Cafe & Restaurant Other catering premises Pass
May 16, 2018
5.1 km
Strachan School Other catering premises Pass
November 22, 2005
5.17 km
Inchmarlo Hall Pantry Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
November 17, 2020
5.7 km
Glencommon Juices Manufacturers/packers Pass
September 9, 2020
6.62 km
Inchmarlo House Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 15, 2018
6.63 km
Silver Ladies Caravan Park Retailers - other Pass
August 31, 2010
6.71 km
Green View Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 12, 2022
7.24 km
Woodside Playgroup Other catering premises Exempt
March 25, 2009
7.52 km
The Unit Gym & Fitness Other catering premises Pass
March 20, 2017
7.54 km
Tor Na Coille Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 23, 2020
7.57 km
Glen O Dee Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 13, 2019
7.62 km
WRVS Tea Bar/Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 13, 2004
7.62 km
Alba Catering Other catering premises Pass
May 2, 2018
7.78 km
ELG Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 3, 2022
7.78 km
Knockburn Loch Cafe And Shop Other catering premises Pass
July 10, 2018
7.78 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Nether Boghead Bus Stop/Station 699 m

Nearby Nature

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

Finzean School Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Glack's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Wood of Easter Clune Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Tom's Cairn Hill Or Mountain 2.01 km
Calurg Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Hill of Tillybath Hill Or Mountain 2.34 km
Cuttie's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Ord of Cuttieshillock Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Balnahard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Hill of Tillylair Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Corsedardar Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.78 km
Muckle Ord Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km
Corsedardar Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Slewdrum Forest Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Perciemuir Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 59.4 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 13 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 66.7 15
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 85,310 kWh - mean 17,062 kWh : median 18,193 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB31 6LW - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.02144000
Longitude -2.62394300
OS Easting 362217
OS Northing 0792432
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4640
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
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 - 05
Output Area / Small Area 1B3