Postcode AB56 1EQ (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1EQ and nearby postcodes

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

AB56 1EQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 1EQ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to AB56 1EQ is Cairnfield Crescent which is centered 129 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Doocot Way and is 99 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Buckpool Chinese Take Away and is 349 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 1EQ 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 1EQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Cairnfield Crescent 129 m
Elsley Place 136 m
Queen Street 168 m
Sutherland Crescent 175 m
Turner Street 182 m
Doocot Way 195 m
South Land Street 195 m
Police Lane 213 m
Carnie Place 229 m
St Andrew's Square 231 m
Lawson Place 248 m
Inward Road 251 m
Braeview Road 261 m
Mckenzie Road 290 m
Letterfourie Road 294 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1EQ

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 1EQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hazel Margaret Stewart Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
November 7, 2016
165 m
Netherha Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
194 m
McColls Retailers - other Pass
October 17, 2018
240 m
Buckie High School School/college/university Pass
March 25, 2019
260 m
Buckie High School Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2019
260 m
My Mums Baking Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
May 6, 2021
263 m
St Peter's Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 31, 2017
334 m
St. Peters Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 12, 2019
334 m
Buckpool Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
June 19, 2019
349 m
Buckpool Mini Market Retailers - other Pass
May 16, 2019
349 m
Drifters Fish Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 23, 2022
349 m
Highlander Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 12, 2017
365 m
Chocolate Temptations Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
383 m
Buckie Victoria Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 5, 2018
397 m
Dinos Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
August 23, 2016
397 m
Mearns Chinatown Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 11, 2019
397 m
Ark Housing Association Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
June 18, 2008
426 m
Cluny Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 1, 2017
430 m
Burnie Centre Other catering premises Pass
August 22, 2018
452 m
Buckie Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 13, 2008
493 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Doocot Way Bus Stop/Station 99 m
Doocot Way Bus Stop/Station 106 m
St Andrew's Square Bus Stop/Station 270 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 271 m
High School Bus Stop/Station 289 m

Nearby Nature

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

Rook Craig Island 932 m
The Nook Bay 935 m
Arthur's Point Island 1.4 km
West Muck Island 1.48 km
Middle Muck Island 1.7 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Slack Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
East Muck Island 2.47 km
Craigan Roan Island 2.53 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 2.93 km
Portessie Bay Bay 3.02 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.15 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 3.31 km
Linnhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.36 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB56 1EQ - 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 57.67149600
Longitude -2.97374800
OS Easting 342015
OS Northing 0865042
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5324
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
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 - 01
Output Area / Small Area 8C2