Postcode AB52 6QS (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB52 6QS and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB52 6QS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB52 6QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB52 6QS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 AB52 6QS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB52 6QS is B992 which is centered 4.37 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Back O' Bennachie Road End and is 255 m away. The closest railway station is Insch Rail Station, 4.09 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Rainbow and is 4.05 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 27, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 42.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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 AB52 6QS 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 AB52 6QS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB52 6QS, and the approximate distance away.

B992 4.37 km
B9001 10.13 km
B9002 11.75 km
A97 15.4 km
A96 30.49 km
A90 60.12 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB52 6QS

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 AB52 6QS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oyne School Other catering premises Pass
August 28, 2019
608 m
The Gin Cooperative Ltd Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
July 14, 2020
608 m
The Artisan Grower Ltd Farmers/growers Pass
July 25, 2019
1.84 km
Logie Durno School Other catering premises Pass
June 6, 2018
2.65 km
Old Rayne School Other catering premises Pass
June 7, 2018
2.71 km
Macdonald Pittodrie House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 2, 2022
3.48 km
Logie Country House Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
November 28, 2017
3.59 km
Annies Nursery Limited Other catering premises Improvement Required
December 10, 2019
4.02 km
Insch Hospital Other catering premises Pass
February 20, 2019
4.02 km
Insch Nursery Other catering premises Pass
August 21, 2012
4.04 km
Insch School Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
June 28, 2018
4.04 km
N S Wilson Retailers - other Pass
November 25, 2021
4.05 km
Rainbow Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 27, 2019
4.05 km
McColls Retailers - other Pass
August 1, 2018
4.06 km
Kellockbank Ltd Other catering premises Pass
May 29, 2018
4.16 km
The Station Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 12, 2020
4.16 km
Premnay School Other catering premises Pass
June 7, 2018
4.18 km
Cafe Mint Other catering premises Pass
July 24, 2019
4.19 km
Commercial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 6, 2013
4.19 km
JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
December 21, 2018
4.19 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB52 6QS - Data from Apr 2022

Back O' Bennachie Road End Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Back O' Bennachie Road End Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Archaeolink Bus Stop/Station 314 m
School Bus Stop/Station 573 m
School Bus Stop/Station 625 m
Insch Rail Station Rail 4.09 km
Insch Rail Station Rail 4.09 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB52 6QS - Data from Dec 2021

Berry Hill Hill Or Mountain 544 m
Max Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Rouplaw Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Hill of Cobrigdale Hill Or Mountain 1.46 km
Kirk Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Wood of Pitmachie Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Hill of Netherhall Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Cow Den Valley 2.93 km
Farquharson Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Bennachie Hill Or Mountain 3.15 km
Bedehouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Hermit Seat Hill Or Mountain 3.57 km
Thorntreemoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Watch Craig Hill Or Mountain 3.63 km
Dawmoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.67 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB52 6QS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.1 Mbps 42.2 Mbps 76.33 Mbps
Upload 7.9 Mbps 8.3 Mbps 19.98 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% 13.5 3
30-300 Mbps 100% 53.8 10.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 32,435 kWh - mean 4,634 kWh : median 4,438 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB52 6QS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.32133700
Longitude -2.55622100
OS Easting 366601
OS Northing 0825781
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5525
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Gordon
Electoral Ward West Garioch
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 S34003220
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Howe of Alford
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Howe of Alford - 09
Output Area / Small Area 1A1