Postcode AB33 8DL (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB33 8DL and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to AB33 8DL is A944 which is centered 871 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Jubilee Well and is 698 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB33 8DL is Alford Golf Club and is 4.89 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 4.51 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on May 31, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 47.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A944 871 m
B993 9.57 km
A980 11.28 km
A97 19.79 km
A96 36.82 km
A90 48.62 km
A92 64.63 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB33 8DL

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 8DL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tough Primary School Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
November 21, 2018
1 km
Lonenwell Garage (Petrol Station) Retailers - other Pass
July 6, 2006
2.99 km
Alford Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
February 11, 2020
4.34 km
Country Flavours Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
February 11, 2020
4.49 km
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
July 29, 2019
4.49 km
Macdonalds Of Alford Retailers - other Pass
May 27, 2019
4.51 km
Oriental Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 31, 2018
4.51 km
Alford Tandoori Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2020
4.62 km
Frank's Fryer Other catering premises Pass
July 9, 2019
4.65 km
N S Wilson (Chemist) Retailers - other Exempt
June 9, 2011
4.65 km
The Alford Bistro Other catering premises Pass
October 12, 2018
4.65 km
Keig Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
December 12, 2008
4.75 km
Keig Primary School Other catering premises Pass
June 15, 2018
4.75 km
Alford Day Nursery Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2019
4.75 km
Kimmies Ltd (Keystore) Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 15, 2020
4.75 km
JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
May 9, 2018
4.78 km
Alford Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 18, 2011
4.89 km
Alford Golf Club - Caterer Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2015
4.89 km
Museum & Travellers Teashop Other catering premises Pass
June 26, 2019
4.89 km
Graeme A Barber Retailers - other Pass
March 19, 2019
4.95 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Jubilee Well Bus Stop/Station 698 m
Jubilee Well Bus Stop/Station 716 m
Road End Bus Stop/Station 833 m
Road End Bus Stop/Station 844 m

Nearby Nature

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

Pitoothies Belt Woodland Or Forest 876 m
Dam Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Kirkton Moss Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Boglouster Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Rock Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
The Den Valley 1.68 km
Tonley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Green Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.14 km
Pond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Craigmaud Moss Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Meiklemoss Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Kist Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Ladymoss Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Tillyfourie Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Keelinhead Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 47.2 Mbps 47.7 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.5 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15 3
30-300 Mbps 100% 53.7 11.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.21771400
Longitude -2.62868800
OS Easting 362130
OS Northing 0814282
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5719
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
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 S34003242
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Howe of Alford
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Howe of Alford - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1A1