The postcode AB42 1EQ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB42 1EQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB42 1EQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 AB42 1EQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to AB42 1EQ is Duncan Crescent which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Balmoor Terrace and is 91 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Blootoon Fish Bar and is 272 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on April 24, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 48.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB42 1EQ 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB42 1EQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB42 1EQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB42 1EQ
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB42 1EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allandale House | Pass and Eat Safe April 5, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Peterhead Football Club | Pass February 7, 2020 | 0 m | |
| The Coffee Shop At Balmoor | Pass June 29, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Zion Church | Pass December 14, 2016 | 142 m | |
| Buchanhaven Primary School | Pass January 13, 2016 | 235 m | |
| Peterhead Community Centre | Pass June 29, 2016 | 243 m | |
| Peterhead Hardware & DIY Ltd | Exempt July 31, 2006 | 243 m | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Pass June 27, 2018 | 268 m | |
| Blootoon Fish Bar | Pass April 24, 2019 | 272 m | |
| Buchanhaven Pharmacy | Exempt November 15, 2004 | 272 m | |
| Pops Candy Store | Awaiting Inspection August 11, 2020 | 272 m | |
| Buchanhaven Heritage Centre | Pass July 19, 2017 | 324 m | |
| Marco's Chipper | Pass January 20, 2022 | 324 m | |
| McColls | Pass June 29, 2018 | 324 m | |
| Peterhead Academy | Pass March 10, 2011 | 383 m | |
| Ugie Hospital | Pass December 10, 2013 | 388 m | |
| Coutts | Pass August 20, 2019 | 432 m | |
| Kirkburn Court Nursing Home | Pass February 12, 2020 | 447 m | |
| BUCHANHAVEN HEARTS F.C. | Pass September 22, 2016 | 500 m | |
| China Town | Improvement Required August 17, 2020 | 500 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB42 1EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Balmoor Terrace | 91 m | |
| York Street | 148 m | |
| York Street | 159 m | |
| Balmoor Terrace | 179 m | |
| Academy | 223 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB42 1EQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Mid Rock | 619 m | |
| The Gadle | 628 m | |
| The Ive | 652 m | |
| Cargeddie | 670 m | |
| The Island | 1 km | |
| Meikle Point | 1.22 km | |
| The Roan | 1.26 km | |
| Baby Gowan | 1.67 km | |
| Peterhead Bay | 1.69 km | |
| Scott's Pool | 1.83 km | |
| South Head | 1.93 km | |
| Petrie's Loup | 1.96 km | |
| Meet Hill | 2.17 km | |
| Tam's Trink | 2.55 km | |
| The Skellyis | 2.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB42 1EQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52 Mbps | 48.3 Mbps | 79.98 Mbps |
| Upload | 13.9 Mbps | 13.3 Mbps | 19.98 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.7 | 4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 56.6 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB42 1EQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.51125400 |
| Longitude | -1.79273900 |
| OS Easting | 412517 |
| OS Northing | 0846804 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Banff and Buchan |
| Electoral Ward | Peterhead North and Rattray |
| Local Authority District | Aberdeenshire |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Aberdeen City and Shire |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Peterhead |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003371 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Peterhead Harbour |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Peterhead Harbour - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |