Postcode AB56 1BU (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1BU and nearby postcodes

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

AB56 1BU 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 1BU as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.

The closest road name to AB56 1BU is St Andrew's Square which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Peter's Terrace and is 44 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1BU is Harbour Bar and is 263 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on September 13, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Buckpool Chinese Take Away and is 352 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 19, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

St Andrew's Square 61 m
Land Street 78 m
South Land Street 91 m
Sutherland Street 96 m
St Peter's Terrace 100 m
Cross Lane 111 m
Sutherland Crescent 128 m
Woodside Close 145 m
Elsley Place 148 m
Cathedral Street 158 m
Turner Street 160 m
Anton Street 161 m
Wilson's Land 191 m
Alexander Street 193 m
James Street 196 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1BU

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 1BU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
McColls Retailers - other Pass
October 17, 2018
43 m
Hazel Margaret Stewart Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
November 7, 2016
131 m
St Peter's Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 31, 2017
131 m
St. Peters Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 12, 2019
131 m
Ark Housing Association Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
June 18, 2008
154 m
My Mums Baking Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
May 6, 2021
188 m
Action For Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
January 26, 2010
244 m
Harbour Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
September 13, 2016
263 m
Netherha Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
334 m
Buckie High School School/college/university Pass
March 25, 2019
334 m
Buckie High School Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2019
334 m
Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 14, 2018
349 m
Highlander Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 12, 2017
352 m
Buckpool Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
June 19, 2019
352 m
Buckpool Mini Market Retailers - other Pass
May 16, 2019
352 m
Drifters Fish Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 23, 2022
352 m
Buckie Victoria Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 5, 2018
366 m
Dinos Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
August 23, 2016
366 m
Mearns Chinatown Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 11, 2019
366 m
Buckie Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 13, 2008
459 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Peter's Terrace Bus Stop/Station 44 m
St Andrew's Square Bus Stop/Station 55 m
St Peter's Terrace Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Doocot Way Bus Stop/Station 236 m

Nearby Nature

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

The Nook Bay 806 m
Rook Craig Island 817 m
Arthur's Point Island 1.22 km
West Muck Island 1.33 km
Middle Muck Island 1.58 km
Craigan Roan Island 2.41 km
East Muck Island 2.42 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Slack Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Portessie Bay Bay 3.03 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 3.2 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.31 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 3.33 km
Craigenroan Island 3.47 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67349400
Longitude -2.97668600
OS Easting 341843
OS Northing 0865267
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3140
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: White communities
Subgroup: Outer city hardship
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002061
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 - 03
Output Area / Small Area 7C3