Postcode AB53 5QD (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB53 5QD and nearby postcodes

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

AB53 5QD 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 5QD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB53 5QD is A98 which is centered 12.35 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Westpark and is 161 m away.

66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A98 12.35 km
A947 21.33 km
A96 36.92 km
A90 92.79 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB53 5QD

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 5QD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Crudie Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
November 21, 2012
0 m
Crudie Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 1, 2018
0 m
Greenwood Loch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
September 25, 2018
1.53 km
Netherbrae Garage Retailers - other Pass
March 9, 2010
2.53 km
Glenview Fresh Local Produce Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
June 24, 2011
3.87 km
Shepherds Hut Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
September 16, 2019
3.91 km
Fintry Primary School Other catering premises Pass
February 26, 2019
4.82 km
E Benzie & Son Farmers/growers Exempt
March 18, 2013
5.24 km
Saltire Fish And Chips Ltd Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
April 19, 2022
5.58 km
Mckenzie's Bakery Manufacturers/packers Exempt
August 22, 2017
6.83 km
Nisa Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 24, 2021
6.83 km
Commercial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 26, 2018
6.89 km
Bracoden Primary School Other catering premises Pass
September 18, 2013
6.97 km
Gardenstown Playschool Other catering premises Pass
August 23, 2012
6.97 km
Monquhitter Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 2, 2018
7.14 km
Monquhitter School Nursery School/college/university Exempt
November 2, 2018
7.14 km
ANCHORAGE FISH SUPPLIES Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
7.32 km
Spar Retailers - other Pass
November 25, 2021
7.32 km
Gamrie Public Hall Other catering premises Exempt
July 11, 2003
7.36 km
Delgatie Castle Tearoom Other catering premises Pass
December 4, 2019
7.47 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Westpark Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 337 m
Easter Crudie Bus Stop/Station 469 m

Nearby Nature

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

Blakeshouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 555 m
Roy Moss Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Glen of Craigston Valley 1.51 km
Hill of Craigston Hill Or Mountain 1.68 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Hill of Byth Hill Or Mountain 1.97 km
Woods of Byth Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Hill of Tillymauld Hill Or Mountain 2.21 km
Den Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Craigsglen Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Wood of Millseat Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Rushy Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Birkenhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Silver Hillock Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Fernie Slack Valley 2.7 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.60459200
Longitude -2.34562900
OS Easting 379444
OS Northing 0857229
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) Remote 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