Postcode AB56 1AJ (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1AJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB56 1AJ is located in Moray It was introduced in December 1990 and is an active postcode. AB56 1AJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

AB56 1AJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 1AJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to AB56 1AJ is Cluny Square which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cluny Place and is 18 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1AJ is Purple Nightclub Ltd and is 64 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 24, 2012. The nearest takeaway food is available from Flamex Grill and is 74 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

Policing for AB56 1AJ 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 1AJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Cluny Square 45 m
Cluny Lane 62 m
Seaview Place 105 m
North High Street 109 m
Cluny Place 124 m
Duguid Street 155 m
Cathcart Court 184 m
Shanks Lane 193 m
Bank Street 196 m
Banff Street 197 m
East Cathcart Street 199 m
Farquhar's Lane 205 m
Moray Lane 220 m
East Carlton Terrace 226 m
Garden Lane 229 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1AJ

Introduction December 1990
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 AB56 1AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bengal Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
64 m
Purple Nightclub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 24, 2012
64 m
Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
64 m
The Pub In The Square Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 25, 2010
64 m
Andersons Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
74 m
Flamex Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
74 m
Granny C's Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 1, 2018
74 m
Le Cafe Coull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 7, 2020
74 m
OJ's Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 29, 2019
74 m
S2 Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 4, 2019
74 m
Sugar & Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 18, 2021
74 m
J P Pozzi Retailers - other Pass
September 18, 2018
81 m
Ashers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other Pass
January 30, 2019
87 m
Messrs Kenneth Thomsen Retailers - other Pass
May 15, 2018
126 m
Thistle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 2, 2010
126 m
Fry Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 25, 2021
148 m
Riverside Church Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
148 m
Sandisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 17, 2019
148 m
Scottish Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 8, 2022
154 m
Stew 'n' Drews Retailers - other Pass
April 4, 2018
154 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 18 m
Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Shanks Lane Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Shanks Lane Bus Stop/Station 209 m
Logie's Lane Bus Stop/Station 244 m

Nearby Nature

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

Rook Craig Island 414 m
The Nook Bay 450 m
West Muck Island 930 m
Middle Muck Island 1.07 km
East Muck Island 1.77 km
Arthur's Point Island 1.92 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.19 km
Portessie Bay Bay 2.32 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 2.61 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.63 km
Craigenroan Island 2.78 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 2.96 km
Carnoch Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Craigan Roan Island 3.13 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67606000
Longitude -2.96543700
OS Easting 342518
OS Northing 0865543
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4267
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002008
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Buckie West and Mains of Buckie
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Buckie West and Mains of Buckie - 02
Output Area / Small Area 5B3