Postcode AB33 8BQ (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB33 8BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB33 8BQ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB33 8BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB33 8BQ 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 AB33 8BQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB33 8BQ is B992 which is centered 10.88 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Skellatar and is 843 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB33 8BQ is Alford Golf Club and is 5.92 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 18, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oriental Great Wall and is 6.08 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on May 31, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for AB33 8BQ 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 AB33 8BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB33 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.

B992 10.88 km
B993 11.31 km
A97 14.74 km
A96 31.58 km
A95 42.59 km
A90 54.67 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB33 8BQ

Introduction August 1990
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 AB33 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Keig Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
December 12, 2008
1.73 km
Keig Primary School Other catering premises Pass
June 15, 2018
1.73 km
New Moon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
June 19, 2018
4.25 km
Premnay School Other catering premises Pass
June 7, 2018
4.43 km
Leslie Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 3, 2018
4.86 km
Lonenwell Garage (Petrol Station) Retailers - other Pass
July 6, 2006
5.03 km
Beechwood Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
September 30, 2021
5.77 km
Piggery Smokery Other catering premises Pass
December 23, 2019
5.88 km
Alford Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 18, 2011
5.92 km
Alford Golf Club - Caterer Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2015
5.92 km
Museum & Travellers Teashop Other catering premises Pass
June 26, 2019
5.92 km
The Artisan Grower Ltd Farmers/growers Pass
July 25, 2019
5.94 km
Alford Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
February 11, 2020
5.96 km
Tullynessle Nursery Other catering premises Pass
May 30, 2011
5.96 km
Tullynessle School Other catering premises Pass
March 14, 2018
5.96 km
Alford Tandoori Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2020
6.01 km
Macdonalds Of Alford Retailers - other Pass
May 27, 2019
6.08 km
Oriental Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 31, 2018
6.08 km
Frank's Fryer Other catering premises Pass
July 9, 2019
6.11 km
N S Wilson (Chemist) Retailers - other Exempt
June 9, 2011
6.11 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB33 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Skellatar Bus Stop/Station 843 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB33 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Cothiemuir Hill Hill Or Mountain 579 m
Corrie Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.24 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Brindy Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
Boat Pot Inland Water 1.64 km
Belts of Airlie Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Craig Pot Inland Water 1.79 km
Deepstane Pot Inland Water 1.9 km
Philip's Pot Inland Water 1.97 km
Hill of Airlie Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km
Wood of Northkeig Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Auchreddachie Pot Inland Water 2.23 km
Hill of Tulloch Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
Rake Pot Inland Water 2.4 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB33 8BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.27204300
Longitude -2.63233400
OS Easting 361966
OS Northing 0820332
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5525
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Gordon
Electoral Ward Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
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: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003183
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Howe of Alford
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Howe of Alford - 09
Output Area / Small Area 1A1