Postcode AB53 4BG (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB53 4BG and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB53 4BG is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB53 4BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB53 4BG 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 AB53 4BG as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to AB53 4BG is Gowans Road which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Westbrae Crescent and is 145 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Skippers and is 417 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on March 3, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 46 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.1 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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB53 4BG 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 AB53 4BG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB53 4BG, and the approximate distance away.

Gowans Road 61 m
Laithers Crescent 77 m
Gordon Road 87 m
Knockie Road 107 m
Westhill Place 145 m
Westbrae Crescent 155 m
St Ninian's Place 166 m
Hillcrest Road 179 m
Deveron Street 183 m
Gaul Street 190 m
Rectory Road 197 m
Westfield Road 212 m
St Congan's Crescent 232 m
Gladstone Terrace 233 m
Holmdale Place 238 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB53 4BG

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 AB53 4BG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Royal Oak Hotel Other catering premises Pass
August 9, 2017
190 m
J & E Anderson Farmers/growers Exempt
June 29, 2017
264 m
The Kastille Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 6, 2018
401 m
Skippers Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 3, 2020
417 m
Abbeyfield House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
July 12, 2011
426 m
New Martin's Chinese Carryout Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 9, 2019
458 m
Thai Chi Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 2, 2020
458 m
Aberdeenshire Sheltered Housing Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 3, 2018
472 m
Costcutters Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 13, 2019
472 m
Murdoch Allan & Son Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 14, 2018
472 m
Symposium Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 21, 2022
472 m
The Spare Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
June 22, 2021
472 m
Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 11, 2017
492 m
Fife Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
December 6, 2018
506 m
A. Mckenzie Manufacturers/packers Improvement Required
February 25, 2020
535 m
Pittas Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
June 22, 2021
535 m
Premier Convenience Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
July 19, 2017
535 m
A. E. Brown & Son Retailers - other Pass
November 22, 2021
535 m
Audrey's Takeaway Retailers - other Pass
October 29, 2019
535 m
Barrels And Botanicals Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
August 25, 2020
535 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB53 4BG - Data from Apr 2022

Westbrae Crescent Bus Stop/Station 145 m
Muiresk Drive Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Markethill School Bus Stop/Station 325 m
Deveron Road Bus Stop/Station 416 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 440 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB53 4BG - Data from Dec 2021

Braes of Kinnermit Woodland Or Forest 459 m
Temple Brae Woodland Or Forest 513 m
The Kirns Inland Water 824 m
Brodies Braes Woodland Or Forest 919 m
Markethill Hill Or Mountain 1.02 km
Brodies Den Valley 1.05 km
Wood of Muiresk Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Hugh's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Wood of Delgaty Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Pondend Pot Inland Water 1.73 km
Little Meadows Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Hill of Hilton Hill Or Mountain 1.87 km
Meadowheads Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Hill of Kirktown Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Woodlands of Craighill Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB53 4BG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 45.8 Mbps 46 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.1 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% 18.3 1.1
30-300 Mbps 100% 55.2 13
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

44 meters consuming 614,232 kWh - mean 13,960 kWh : median 12,630 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

44 meters consuming 149,266 kWh - mean 3,392 kWh : median 2,969 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB53 4BG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.54060900
Longitude -2.46855000
OS Easting 372049
OS Northing 0850150
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5257
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Banff and Buchan
Electoral Ward Turriff and District
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 Turriff and Banff

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) Remote Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003312
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Turriff
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Turriff - 02
Output Area / Small Area 8C2