The postcode AB54 8BD is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB54 8BD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB54 8BD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 8BD as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to AB54 8BD is Gladstone Road which is centered 70 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Nelson Street and is 352 m away. The closest railway station is Huntly Rail Station, 388 m away.
The local pub for residents of AB54 8BD is Royal Oak Bar and is 308 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 15, 2013. The nearest takeaway food is available from Huntly Chip Shop Ltd and is 162 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 19, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 65.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.6 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 5.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB54 8BD 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB54 8BD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB54 8BD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB54 8BD
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB54 8BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Scotts Eventide Home | Pass November 1, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Dunedin Guest House | Pass May 3, 2018 | 162 m | |
| Forbes Raeburn & Sons Family Butcher | Pass November 20, 2019 | 162 m | |
| Huntly Chip Shop Ltd | Pass February 19, 2019 | 162 m | |
| RUSTY PUTTER CATERING ABERDEEN LIMITED | Pass June 30, 2021 | 281 m | |
| A & J Catering | Pass July 17, 2019 | 308 m | |
| Duke Street Pharmacy | Exempt November 22, 2005 | 308 m | |
| Elim's Kebab Shop | Pass July 29, 2021 | 308 m | |
| Merry Kettle Tea Shoppe | Pass August 1, 2018 | 308 m | |
| Penny's Bites And Delights | Awaiting Inspection January 12, 2021 | 308 m | |
| Royal Oak Bar | Pass May 15, 2013 | 308 m | |
| Sinclairs Of Rhynie | Pass February 26, 2019 | 308 m | |
| Costcutter | Pass March 31, 2014 | 330 m | |
| James Rizza & Sons Ltd. | Pass November 5, 2015 | 330 m | |
| The Bank | Pass August 3, 2021 | 343 m | |
| Deveron Projects | Awaiting Inspection January 13, 2022 | 356 m | |
| McColls | Pass November 3, 2008 | 356 m | |
| Dragon Garden | Pass February 23, 2022 | 369 m | |
| Duncan Taylor & Company | Pass November 6, 2007 | 369 m | |
| Greenmount House | Pass August 30, 2011 | 369 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB54 8BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Nelson Street | 352 m | |
| The Square | 363 m | |
| Market Street | 554 m | |
| Torry Road | 588 m | |
| Torry Road | 595 m | |
| Huntly Rail Station | 388 m | |
| Huntly Rail Station | 408 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB54 8BD - Data from Dec 2021
| Meadow Plantation | 786 m | |
| Battlehill Wood | 988 m | |
| Hill of Haugh | 1.13 km | |
| Devil's Chair | 1.18 km | |
| Horse Pot | 1.22 km | |
| Battle Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Muckle Torry Hillock | 1.29 km | |
| Hill of Greenhaugh | 1.68 km | |
| Meeting Pot | 1.74 km | |
| Cairn Hill | 1.8 km | |
| The Mermaid | 1.84 km | |
| Ringstone Pot | 1.9 km | |
| Bahill Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Intake Pot | 2 km | |
| Bruntstane Wood | 2.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB54 8BD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.2 Mbps | 65.4 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 16.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 77.6 | 19.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB54 8BD - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.44504900 |
| Longitude | -2.78216600 |
| OS Easting | 353152 |
| OS Northing | 0839685 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Elgin |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Remote Small Town |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003232 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Huntly |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Huntly - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |