Postcode AB53 4LA (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB53 4LA and nearby postcodes

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

AB53 4LA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 AB53 4LA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to AB53 4LA is Carnousie Avenue which is centered 248 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Forglen and is 1.09 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB53 4LA is David Bennett Catering and is 3.98 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 5.1 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 12, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Carnousie Avenue 248 m
B9025 2.99 km
A96 23.79 km
A97 24.91 km
A90 85.55 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB53 4LA

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 4LA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
David Bennett Catering Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 29, 2019
3.98 km
Flexible Childcare Services Aberdeenshire Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
April 25, 2019
4.46 km
Turriff Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 6, 2018
4.46 km
Royal Oak Hotel Other catering premises Pass
August 9, 2017
4.78 km
Aberchirder Bowling Club Other catering premises Pass
April 24, 2018
4.95 km
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
January 17, 2019
4.95 km
The Golden Fry Other catering premises Improvement Required
August 28, 2019
4.95 km
J & E Anderson Farmers/growers Exempt
June 29, 2017
4.97 km
New Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 22, 2015
5.01 km
The Kastille Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 6, 2018
5.01 km
China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 12, 2020
5.1 km
Abbeyfield House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
July 12, 2011
5.1 km
Aberchirder Primary School Other catering premises Pass
May 23, 2011
5.11 km
Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 11, 2017
5.11 km
Skippers Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 3, 2020
5.12 km
Costcutters Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 13, 2019
5.12 km
Murdoch Allan & Son Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 14, 2018
5.12 km
Symposium Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 21, 2022
5.12 km
The Spare Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
June 22, 2021
5.12 km
Aberdeenshire Sheltered Housing Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
December 3, 2018
5.15 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Forglen Bus Stop/Station 1.09 km
Forglen Bus Stop/Station 1.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Whitehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 384 m
White Hill Hill Or Mountain 468 m
Cairn Hill Hill Or Mountain 708 m
Whitehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 793 m
Fiddle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Skirlnaked Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Hill of Scotston Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
Powan Daff Inland Water 1.61 km
Burnend Pot Inland Water 1.65 km
Cottown Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Maryhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Morison's Pool Inland Water 1.93 km
Ardreddie Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.94 km
Hill of Ribrae Hill Or Mountain 2.04 km
Earl's Loch Inland Water 2.05 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 100%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.54968700
Longitude -2.54539200
OS Easting 367457
OS Northing 0851195
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5146
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: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003246
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Auchterless and Monquhitter
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Auchterless and Monquhitter - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1A3