Postcode AB42 1ER (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB42 1ER and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB42 1ER is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB42 1ER is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB42 1ER is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 AB42 1ER as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to AB42 1ER is Duncan Crescent which is centered 111 m away.

The nearest bus stop is York Street and is 148 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Blootoon Fish Bar and is 211 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on April 24, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 59.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.4 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 4.7 out of 10. 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 AB42 1ER 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 AB42 1ER and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB42 1ER, and the approximate distance away.

Duncan Crescent 111 m
Hay Crescent 182 m
Abbotswell Road 185 m
Parkhill Road 201 m
Skelton Street 206 m
Craigewan Crescent 207 m
Hope Street 209 m
Dingwall Drive 256 m
Ravenscraig Road 290 m
Balmoor Terrace 332 m
Ugie Road 337 m
Ware Road 365 m
Cairncatto Road 377 m
George Garden Avenue 394 m
Rattray Road 395 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB42 1ER

Introduction June 1996
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 AB42 1ER - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Zion Church Other catering premises Pass
December 14, 2016
68 m
Allandale House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
April 5, 2022
75 m
Peterhead Football Club Other catering premises Pass
February 7, 2020
75 m
The Coffee Shop At Balmoor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 29, 2021
75 m
Peterhead Community Centre Other catering premises Pass
June 29, 2016
187 m
Peterhead Hardware & DIY Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
July 31, 2006
187 m
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
June 27, 2018
197 m
Blootoon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 24, 2019
211 m
Buchanhaven Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
November 15, 2004
211 m
Pops Candy Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
August 11, 2020
211 m
Buchanhaven Heritage Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 19, 2017
269 m
Marco's Chipper Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
January 20, 2022
269 m
McColls Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2018
269 m
Buchanhaven Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 13, 2016
285 m
Peterhead Academy Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2011
352 m
Coutts Manufacturers/packers Pass
August 20, 2019
380 m
Ugie Hospital Other catering premises Pass
December 10, 2013
392 m
BUCHANHAVEN HEARTS F.C. Other catering premises Pass
September 22, 2016
432 m
China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
August 17, 2020
432 m
VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB Other catering premises Pass
July 29, 2009
432 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB42 1ER - Data from Apr 2022

York Street Bus Stop/Station 148 m
Balmoor Terrace Bus Stop/Station 149 m
York Street Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Academy Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Balmoor Terrace Bus Stop/Station 244 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB42 1ER - Data from Dec 2021

The Gadle Island 555 m
Mid Rock Island 573 m
The Ive Island 578 m
Cargeddie Island 614 m
The Island Island 927 m
Meikle Point Island 1.15 km
The Roan Island 1.19 km
Baby Gowan Island 1.61 km
Peterhead Bay Bay 1.67 km
Scott's Pool Inland Water 1.87 km
South Head Island 1.88 km
Petrie's Loup Island 1.91 km
Meet Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.2 km
Tam's Trink Island 2.55 km
The Skellyis Island 2.69 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB42 1ER - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.3 Mbps 59.5 Mbps 79.98 Mbps
Upload 18.6 Mbps 14.4 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% 18 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 66.4 16.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 802,247 kWh - mean 30,856 kWh : median 31,260 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

26 meters consuming 132,228 kWh - mean 5,086 kWh : median 4,408 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB42 1ER - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.51138700
Longitude -1.79151900
OS Easting 412590
OS Northing 0846819
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2024
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000027
Travel To Work Area Peterhead

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient 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 - 01
Output Area / Small Area 5B3