Postcode AB56 1AB (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1AB and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB56 1AB is located in Moray It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB56 1AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB56 1AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 AB56 1AB as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to AB56 1AB is Shanks Lane which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shanks Lane and is 30 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1AB is JICs and is 65 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 20, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Great Wall Chinese and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 55.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.1 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 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB56 1AB is covered by the Scotland police force association and Moray Community Health and Social Care 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 AB56 1AB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB56 1AB, and the approximate distance away.

Shanks Lane 48 m
Harbour House Lane 68 m
Newland's Lane 90 m
Cathcart Court 133 m
Hanover Court 137 m
Cathcart Grove 141 m
East Cathcart Street 153 m
Low Street 157 m
Logie's Lane 157 m
Marine Place 176 m
Cluny Square 195 m
Old Station Yard 211 m
North High Street 219 m
Garden Lane 238 m
Highland Way 247 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1AB

Introduction August 1990
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 AB56 1AB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Great Wall Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
June 17, 2019
0 m
Home Bakery (Buckie) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
November 1, 2019
0 m
JG Ross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
29 m
Savers Retailers - other Pass
January 11, 2013
29 m
JICs Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 20, 2018
65 m
Fry Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 25, 2021
90 m
Riverside Church Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
90 m
Sandisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 17, 2019
90 m
Scottish Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 8, 2022
90 m
Stew 'n' Drews Retailers - other Pass
April 4, 2018
90 m
Kintrae Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
99 m
Shahbaz Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 7, 2022
99 m
Marine Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 2, 2015
147 m
Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 16, 2021
149 m
The Factory Shop Retailers - other Pass
January 31, 2011
149 m
Buckie Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
June 20, 2013
155 m
Cluny Fish Supplies Manufacturers/packers Improvement Required
June 28, 2018
155 m
Bengal Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
183 m
Purple Nightclub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 24, 2012
183 m
Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
183 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB56 1AB - Data from Apr 2022

Shanks Lane Bus Stop/Station 30 m
Shanks Lane Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Logie's Lane Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Old Station Yard Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Cliff Street Bus Stop/Station 244 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB56 1AB - Data from Dec 2021

Rook Craig Island 474 m
The Nook Bay 520 m
West Muck Island 874 m
Middle Muck Island 949 m
East Muck Island 1.56 km
Portessie Bay Bay 2.08 km
Arthur's Point Island 2.15 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 2.37 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
Craigenroan Island 2.55 km
Carnoch Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 2.94 km
Bog of Rannas Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB56 1AB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 58 Mbps 55.3 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 14.8 Mbps 13.1 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% 63.6 16.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 148,730 kWh - mean 14,873 kWh : median 7,268 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB56 1AB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67703200
Longitude -2.96189100
OS Easting 342731
OS Northing 0865650
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3181
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Moray
Electoral Ward Buckie
Local Authority District Moray
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Highlands and Islands

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000033
Travel To Work Area Elgin

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Moray Community Health and Social Care Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Grampian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Moray Community Health and Social Care Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002065
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Buckie Central East
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Buckie Central East - 04
Output Area / Small Area 7A1