Postcode AB33 8BS (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB33 8BS and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to AB33 8BS is B992 which is centered 10.19 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB33 8BS is Alford Golf Club and is 6.34 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 18, 2011.

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

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

B992 10.19 km
B993 12.78 km
A97 13.16 km
B9001 16.78 km
A96 29.99 km
A95 41.18 km
A90 56.01 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB33 8BS

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 8BS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Keig Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
December 12, 2008
2.74 km
Keig Primary School Other catering premises Pass
June 15, 2018
2.74 km
New Moon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
June 19, 2018
3.25 km
Leslie Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 3, 2018
3.31 km
Premnay School Other catering premises Pass
June 7, 2018
3.43 km
The Artisan Grower Ltd Farmers/growers Pass
July 25, 2019
5.41 km
Tullynessle Nursery Other catering premises Pass
May 30, 2011
5.82 km
Tullynessle School Other catering premises Pass
March 14, 2018
5.82 km
Lonenwell Garage (Petrol Station) Retailers - other Pass
July 6, 2006
5.92 km
Wantonwells Farm Farmers/growers Pass
August 21, 2019
6 km
Beechwood Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
September 30, 2021
6.16 km
Piggery Smokery Other catering premises Pass
December 23, 2019
6.23 km
Alford Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 18, 2011
6.34 km
Alford Golf Club - Caterer Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2015
6.34 km
Museum & Travellers Teashop Other catering premises Pass
June 26, 2019
6.34 km
The Station Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 12, 2020
6.39 km
Drumdarroch House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
August 8, 2019
6.51 km
Alford Tandoori Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2020
6.51 km
Alford Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
February 11, 2020
6.53 km
Graeme A Barber Retailers - other Pass
March 19, 2019
6.55 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brindy Hill Hill Or Mountain 431 m
Corrie Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.1 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.1 km
Priests' Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Broclach Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Belts of Airlie Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Satter Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.65 km
Broomy Lea Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Cothiemuir Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.94 km
Caird Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.94 km
Wood of Northkeig Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Hill of Airlie Hill Or Mountain 1.97 km
Wood Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.01 km
Black Bog Wetland 2.27 km
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.44 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB33 8BS - 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%

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 26,019 kWh - mean 5,204 kWh : median 5,217 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB33 8BS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.28363400
Longitude -2.64767700
OS Easting 361053
OS Northing 0821631
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