Postcode AB53 4GN (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB53 4GN and nearby postcodes

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

AB53 4GN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 4GN as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB53 4GN is Cranna View which is centered 219 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB53 4GN is David Bennett Catering and is 7.43 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 29, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from China Palace and is 2.54 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 12, 2020.

14.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cranna View 219 m
B9025 3.77 km
A96 19.85 km
A97 21.87 km
A90 84.43 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB53 4GN

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 4GN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 12, 2020
2.54 km
Aberchirder Bowling Club Other catering premises Pass
April 24, 2018
2.57 km
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
January 17, 2019
2.57 km
The Golden Fry Other catering premises Improvement Required
August 28, 2019
2.57 km
Aberchirder Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
July 13, 2009
2.58 km
New Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 22, 2015
2.58 km
Aberchirder Primary School Other catering premises Pass
May 23, 2011
2.79 km
Littlefield Farm Shop Farmers/growers Pass
July 26, 2018
4.78 km
A T Sharp Other catering premises Pass
January 27, 2011
4.89 km
Easterfield Primary School Other catering premises Improvement Required
September 4, 2018
4.89 km
Forgue School Other catering premises Pass
March 14, 2011
6.12 km
The Bognie Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
December 21, 2021
6.22 km
Glendronach Distillery And Visitor Centre Manufacturers/packers Pass
September 9, 2019
6.28 km
David Bennett Catering Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 29, 2019
7.43 km
Haickburn Cottage Retailers - other Pass
May 18, 2016
8.23 km
Flexible Childcare Services Aberdeenshire Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
April 25, 2019
8.26 km
Turriff Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 6, 2018
8.26 km
Royal Oak Hotel Other catering premises Pass
August 9, 2017
8.44 km
Largue Primary School Other catering premises Pass
August 25, 2009
8.45 km
The Kastille Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 6, 2018
8.64 km

Nearby Nature

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

Bucks Hill Hill Or Mountain 591 m
Clunie Hill Hill Or Mountain 654 m
Wettyfoot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.26 km
Riach Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Quarryhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Crans Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Crown Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.82 km
Auldtown Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Harper Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.02 km
Washinghouse Pot Inland Water 2.37 km
Turf Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Cleanhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Ardreddie Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Lum Pot Inland Water 2.57 km
Logg Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 85.7%
10-30 Mbps 14.3%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.53989300
Longitude -2.60890400
OS Easting 363646
OS Northing 0850137
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2321
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Banff and Buchan
Electoral Ward Banff 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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003252
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Aberchirder and Whitehills
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Aberchirder and Whitehills - 05
Output Area / Small Area 1A1