Postcode AB42 1HL (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB42 1HL and nearby postcodes

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

AB42 1HL 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 1HL as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to AB42 1HL is Craigewan Crescent which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balmoor Terrace and is 143 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB42 1HL is Peterhead Golf Club and is 529 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 14, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Blootoon Fish Bar and is 231 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on April 24, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 49.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 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 2.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB42 1HL 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 1HL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Craigewan Crescent 26 m
Hope Street 74 m
Dingwall Drive 95 m
Ugie Road 165 m
Parkhill Road 188 m
Gordon Terrace 208 m
Skelton Street 238 m
Balmoor Terrace 245 m
Duncan Crescent 248 m
Churchill Drive 251 m
George Garden Avenue 252 m
Dickie Drive 260 m
High Street 296 m
Hay Crescent 297 m
South Lane 321 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB42 1HL

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 1HL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Buchanhaven Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 13, 2016
151 m
Ugie Hospital Other catering premises Pass
December 10, 2013
193 m
Allandale House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
April 5, 2022
196 m
Peterhead Football Club Other catering premises Pass
February 7, 2020
196 m
The Coffee Shop At Balmoor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 29, 2021
196 m
Zion Church Other catering premises Pass
December 14, 2016
221 m
Blootoon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 24, 2019
231 m
Buchanhaven Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
November 15, 2004
231 m
Pops Candy Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
August 11, 2020
231 m
Buchanhaven Heritage Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 19, 2017
244 m
Marco's Chipper Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
January 20, 2022
244 m
McColls Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2018
244 m
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
June 27, 2018
283 m
Coutts Manufacturers/packers Pass
August 20, 2019
324 m
Peterhead Community Centre Other catering premises Pass
June 29, 2016
383 m
Peterhead Hardware & DIY Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
July 31, 2006
383 m
Premier Stores Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
August 30, 2019
388 m
Peterhead Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 14, 2017
529 m
Stop Go @ Peterhead Golf Club Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
September 28, 2021
529 m
Peterhead Academy Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2011
557 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Balmoor Terrace Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Gordon Terrace Bus Stop/Station 172 m
Gordon Terrace Bus Stop/Station 179 m
Balmoor Terrace Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Ugie Hospital Bus Stop/Station 194 m

Nearby Nature

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

Mid Rock Island 479 m
Cargeddie Island 556 m
The Gadle Island 603 m
The Ive Island 661 m
The Island Island 1.03 km
Meikle Point Island 1.28 km
The Roan Island 1.29 km
Scott's Pool Inland Water 1.68 km
Baby Gowan Island 1.75 km
Peterhead Bay Bay 1.88 km
South Head Island 2.06 km
Petrie's Loup Island 2.09 km
Meet Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Tam's Trink Island 2.75 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 49.6 Mbps 73.93 Mbps
Upload 16.7 Mbps 13.2 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% 17.6 1.2
30-300 Mbps 100% 56.2 15.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

36 meters consuming 616,309 kWh - mean 17,120 kWh : median 16,132 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

36 meters consuming 107,658 kWh - mean 2,991 kWh : median 2,774 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB42 1HL - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.51299700
Longitude -1.79317900
OS Easting 412490
OS Northing 0846998
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003364
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Peterhead Harbour
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Peterhead Harbour - 01
Output Area / Small Area 8C2