Postcode AB54 8AJ (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB54 8AJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB54 8AJ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB54 8AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB54 8AJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 AB54 8AJ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to AB54 8AJ is Richmond Lane which is centered 53 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Nelson Street and is 56 m away. The closest railway station is Huntly Rail Station, 728 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB54 8AJ is The Crown Bar and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Superwok and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on September 12, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 53.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.8 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 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB54 8AJ 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 AB54 8AJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB54 8AJ, and the approximate distance away.

Richmond Lane 53 m
Nelson Place 55 m
Keith Cockburn Gardens 74 m
Granary Street 82 m
The Square 82 m
Deveron Street 121 m
Nelson Street 124 m
Duke Street 150 m
Mcveagh Street 159 m
Gordon Street 160 m
Smith Court 164 m
Princes Street 176 m
Upperkirk Gate 176 m
Castle Street 186 m
Pat Mcboyle Court 188 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB54 8AJ

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 AB54 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Flexible Childcare Services Huntly Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
December 17, 2020
0 m
Largue Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
November 3, 2005
0 m
Superwok Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 12, 2018
0 m
The Crown Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 13, 2019
0 m
The Larder Retailers - other Pass
November 16, 2018
0 m
Gordon Arms Hotel And Cheers Bar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 2, 2019
38 m
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 31, 2014
58 m
James Rizza & Sons Ltd. Retailers - other Pass
November 5, 2015
58 m
The Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 3, 2021
59 m
Deveron Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 13, 2022
87 m
McColls Retailers - other Pass
November 3, 2008
87 m
Dragon Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 23, 2022
90 m
Duncan Taylor & Company Retailers - other Pass
November 6, 2007
90 m
Greenmount House Other catering premises Pass
August 30, 2011
90 m
Rhind Retailers - other Pass
March 16, 2020
90 m
Strathdeveron Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 8, 2011
103 m
A & J Catering Other catering premises Pass
July 17, 2019
112 m
Duke Street Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
November 22, 2005
112 m
Elim's Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 29, 2021
112 m
Merry Kettle Tea Shoppe Other catering premises Pass
August 1, 2018
112 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB54 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Nelson Street Bus Stop/Station 56 m
The Square Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Torry Road Bus Stop/Station 269 m
Torry Road Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Gordon Schools Bus Stop/Station 361 m
Huntly Rail Station Rail 728 m
Huntly Rail Station Rail 750 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB54 8AJ - Data from Dec 2021

Meadow Plantation Woodland Or Forest 472 m
Hill of Haugh Hill Or Mountain 851 m
Muckle Torry Hillock Hill Or Mountain 986 m
Horse Pot Inland Water 990 m
Devil's Chair Inland Water 1.01 km
Battlehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Battle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
The Mermaid Inland Water 1.47 km
Intake Pot Inland Water 1.64 km
Boat Hole Inland Water 1.66 km
Meeting Pot Inland Water 1.71 km
Ittingstone Pool Inland Water 1.79 km
Hill of Greenhaugh Hill Or Mountain 1.85 km
Ringstone Pot Inland Water 1.86 km
Cairn Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB54 8AJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 75.4 Mbps 53.9 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 19.3 Mbps 11.8 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% 22 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 77.8 19.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 88,840 kWh - mean 17,768 kWh : median 16,450 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB54 8AJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.44711200
Longitude -2.78699200
OS Easting 352865
OS Northing 0839918
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2087
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Gordon
Electoral Ward Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
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 Elgin

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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003373
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Huntly
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Huntly - 04
Output Area / Small Area 7A1