Postcode AB54 8AL (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB54 8AL and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB54 8AL is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB54 8AL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

AB54 8AL 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 8AL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to AB54 8AL is Nelson Place which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Nelson Street and is 27 m away. The closest railway station is Huntly Rail Station, 751 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB54 8AL is The Crown Bar and is 63 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dragon Garden and is 30 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 23, 2022.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Nelson Place 61 m
Richmond Lane 89 m
Granary Street 95 m
Gordon Street 99 m
Nelson Street 100 m
Keith Cockburn Gardens 106 m
Smith Court 108 m
Princes Street 134 m
Upperkirk Gate 134 m
George Street 141 m
Torry Street 141 m
The Square 145 m
Deveron Street 152 m
Barron Court 169 m
Church Street 186 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB54 8AL

Introduction June 1996
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB54 8AL - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Nelson Street Bus Stop/Station 27 m
The Square Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Torry Road Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Torry Road Bus Stop/Station 245 m
Bydand Place Bus Stop/Station 375 m
Huntly Rail Station Rail 751 m
Huntly Rail Station Rail 773 m

Nearby Nature

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

Meadow Plantation Woodland Or Forest 515 m
Hill of Haugh Hill Or Mountain 898 m
Muckle Torry Hillock Hill Or Mountain 943 m
Horse Pot Inland Water 1.04 km
Devil's Chair Inland Water 1.07 km
Battlehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
The Mermaid Inland Water 1.47 km
Battle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Intake Pot Inland Water 1.63 km
Boat Hole Inland Water 1.65 km
Ittingstone Pool Inland Water 1.76 km
Meeting Pot Inland Water 1.78 km
Hill of Greenhaugh Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Ringstone Pot Inland Water 1.92 km
Cairn Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.44668600
Longitude -2.78768300
OS Easting 352823
OS Northing 0839871
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