Postcode AB53 5GU (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB53 5GU and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB53 5GU is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB53 5GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB53 5GU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 5GU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB53 5GU is A98 which is centered 11.36 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Road End and is 685 m away.

66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for AB53 5GU 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 5GU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB53 5GU, and the approximate distance away.

A98 11.36 km
A947 22.82 km
A96 37.1 km
A90 94.23 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB53 5GU

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 5GU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Netherbrae Garage Retailers - other Pass
March 9, 2010
1.17 km
Greenwood Loch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
September 25, 2018
1.19 km
Crudie Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
November 21, 2012
1.54 km
Crudie Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 1, 2018
1.54 km
Saltire Fish And Chips Ltd Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
April 19, 2022
4.14 km
Shepherds Hut Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
September 16, 2019
4.73 km
Glenview Fresh Local Produce Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
June 24, 2011
5.01 km
Fintry Primary School Other catering premises Pass
February 26, 2019
5.52 km
Bracoden Primary School Other catering premises Pass
September 18, 2013
5.58 km
Gardenstown Playschool Other catering premises Pass
August 23, 2012
5.58 km
E Benzie & Son Farmers/growers Exempt
March 18, 2013
5.69 km
ANCHORAGE FISH SUPPLIES Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
5.87 km
Spar Retailers - other Pass
November 25, 2021
5.87 km
Gamrie Public Hall Other catering premises Exempt
July 11, 2003
5.89 km
Eli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 26, 2019
6.01 km
The Garden Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 17, 2018
6.01 km
Harbour Restaurant Other catering premises Pass
November 24, 2021
6.18 km
King Edward Primary School School/college/university Pass
May 3, 2019
7.52 km
Kynedor Retailers - other Pass
August 25, 2021
7.66 km
Troup House School Other catering premises Pass
August 8, 2019
8.05 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB53 5GU - Data from Apr 2022

Road End Bus Stop/Station 685 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB53 5GU - Data from Dec 2021

Silver Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km
Blakeshouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Roy Moss Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Fernie Slack Valley 2.18 km
Wanford Slack Valley 2.27 km
Bog of Minnonie Wetland 2.44 km
Glen of Craigston Valley 2.48 km
Hill of Byth Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Smithy Den Valley 2.71 km
Den Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Hill of Craigston Hill Or Mountain 3.1 km
Hill of Fisherie Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
Craigsglen Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Woods of Byth Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB53 5GU - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 33.3%
30-300 Mbps 66.7%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.61813200
Longitude -2.35076300
OS Easting 379145
OS Northing 0858738
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3363
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Banff and Buchan
Electoral Ward Troup
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) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003397
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Gardenstown and King Edward
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Gardenstown and King Edward - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A1