Postcode AB56 1HS (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1HS and nearby postcodes

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

AB56 1HS 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 1HS as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to AB56 1HS is West Carlton Terrace which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Pringle Court and is 140 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1HS is Star Inn and is 177 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 14, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dinos and is 141 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on August 23, 2016.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

West Carlton Terrace 22 m
Railway Terrace 47 m
North Pringle Street 60 m
Hall Street 79 m
Gordon Street 80 m
New Street 89 m
Mid Street 130 m
West Street 132 m
Titness Street 132 m
East Carlton Terrace 142 m
Dougalls Brae 146 m
Moray Lane 171 m
Banff Street 172 m
West Church Street 174 m
Bridge Place 177 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1HS

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 1HS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Buckie Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 13, 2008
121 m
Buckie Victoria Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 5, 2018
141 m
Dinos Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
August 23, 2016
141 m
Mearns Chinatown Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 11, 2019
141 m
Melco Coffee Firecrest Coffee Roasters Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 13, 2022
162 m
Highlander Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 12, 2017
175 m
Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 14, 2018
177 m
Be So Crafty Retailers - other Pass
April 5, 2022
213 m
Carlton Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 23, 2018
213 m
Sue Ryder Retailers - other Pass
February 7, 2012
213 m
Wok In Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
213 m
Messrs Kenneth Thomsen Retailers - other Pass
May 15, 2018
245 m
Thistle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 2, 2010
245 m
Cluny Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 1, 2017
257 m
St Peter's Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 31, 2017
281 m
St. Peters Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 12, 2019
281 m
Buckie High School School/college/university Pass
March 25, 2019
294 m
Buckie High School Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2019
294 m
Andersons Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
302 m
Flamex Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
302 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Pringle Court Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Pringle Court Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 256 m

Nearby Nature

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

The Nook Bay 420 m
Rook Craig Island 421 m
West Muck Island 968 m
Middle Muck Island 1.19 km
Arthur's Point Island 1.56 km
East Muck Island 2.01 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.44 km
Portessie Bay Bay 2.62 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Craigan Roan Island 2.78 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 2.92 km
Slack Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Craigenroan Island 3.06 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 3.18 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB56 1HS - 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%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 119,989 kWh - mean 23,998 kWh : median 26,191 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 13,134 kWh - mean 2,627 kWh : median 2,495 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB56 1HS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67597700
Longitude -2.97158800
OS Easting 342151
OS Northing 0865539
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: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001988
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 5A1