Postcode AB42 1RB (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB42 1RB and nearby postcodes

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

AB42 1RB 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 1RB as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to AB42 1RB is Catto Drive which is centered 112 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Duncan Crescent and is 56 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB42 1RB is Grange Inn and is 375 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on January 13, 2010. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fish Book and is 425 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on January 26, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 23 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.9 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 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Catto Drive 112 m
Catto Crescent 183 m
Ravenscraig Road 194 m
Crossfolds Crescent 211 m
Abbotswell Road 216 m
Glendale Road 236 m
Academy Place 238 m
Glendale Gardens 246 m
Buchan Terrace 273 m
Westfield Place 285 m
Duncan Crescent 286 m
Station Place 289 m
Kirkburn Drive 290 m
Peter Buchan Drive 295 m
Balmoor Terrace 322 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB42 1RB

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 1RB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kirkburn Court Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 12, 2020
232 m
Allandale House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass and Eat Safe
April 5, 2022
332 m
Peterhead Football Club Other catering premises Pass
February 7, 2020
332 m
The Coffee Shop At Balmoor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 29, 2021
332 m
Anna Ritchie School Other catering premises Pass
June 9, 2017
356 m
Grange Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 13, 2010
375 m
Buchanhaven Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 13, 2016
393 m
West End Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers Pass
January 4, 2019
411 m
Fish Book Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
January 26, 2022
425 m
Oriental City Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 26, 2019
458 m
Zion Church Other catering premises Pass
December 14, 2016
463 m
Peterhead Community Centre Other catering premises Pass
June 29, 2016
482 m
Peterhead Hardware & DIY Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
July 31, 2006
482 m
Adams Apples Retailers - other Pass
January 26, 2022
490 m
Peterhead Academy Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2011
494 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other Pass
January 25, 2014
538 m
Lidl UK GmbH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
January 19, 2018
560 m
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
June 27, 2018
592 m
Blootoon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 24, 2019
604 m
Buchanhaven Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
November 15, 2004
604 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Duncan Crescent Bus Stop/Station 56 m
Catto Crescent Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Duncan Crescent Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Catto Crescent Bus Stop/Station 145 m
York Street Bus Stop/Station 251 m

Nearby Nature

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

Mid Rock Island 942 m
The Gadle Island 946 m
The Ive Island 954 m
Cargeddie Island 1 km
The Island Island 1.28 km
Meikle Point Island 1.47 km
The Roan Island 1.52 km
Peterhead Bay Bay 1.61 km
Scott's Pool Inland Water 1.87 km
Baby Gowan Island 1.87 km
Meet Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.92 km
South Head Island 2.05 km
Petrie's Loup Island 2.08 km
Tam's Trink Island 2.41 km
The Skellyis Island 2.51 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 25.5 Mbps 23 Mbps 36.87 Mbps
Upload 5.5 Mbps 4.9 Mbps 9.99 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 25.8 5.7
30-300 Mbps 100% 34 7.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 196,610 kWh - mean 10,348 kWh : median 9,556 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

20 meters consuming 40,149 kWh - mean 2,007 kWh : median 1,917 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB42 1RB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.50919400
Longitude -1.79673900
OS Easting 412278
OS Northing 0846574
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
977
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003360
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Peterhead Harbour
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Peterhead Harbour - 03
Output Area / Small Area 7A1