Postcode AB56 1JS (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1JS and nearby postcodes

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

AB56 1JS 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 1JS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to AB56 1JS is Yardie which is centered 106 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cluny Place and is 306 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1JS is Thistle Bar and is 294 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on June 2, 2010. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wok In and is 324 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on January 29, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 56.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.6 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 2.5 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 1JS 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 1JS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Yardie 106 m
Cluny Terrace 113 m
Paterson's Lane 115 m
Admiralty Street 122 m
Baron Street 137 m
Mid Street 152 m
Gordon Street 168 m
Moray Lane 171 m
Hall Street 181 m
East Carlton Terrace 216 m
North Pringle Street 232 m
Cluny Place 236 m
Bank Street 238 m
Dougalls Brae 249 m
Seaview Place 253 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1JS

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 1JS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Buckie Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 13, 2008
293 m
Messrs Kenneth Thomsen Retailers - other Pass
May 15, 2018
294 m
Thistle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 2, 2010
294 m
Melco Coffee Firecrest Coffee Roasters Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 13, 2022
311 m
Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 14, 2018
319 m
Be So Crafty Retailers - other Pass
April 5, 2022
324 m
Carlton Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 23, 2018
324 m
Sue Ryder Retailers - other Pass
February 7, 2012
324 m
Wok In Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
324 m
Andersons Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
330 m
Flamex Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
330 m
Granny C's Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 1, 2018
330 m
Le Cafe Coull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 7, 2020
330 m
OJ's Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 29, 2019
330 m
S2 Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 4, 2019
330 m
Sugar & Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 18, 2021
330 m
Buckie Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
June 20, 2013
362 m
Cluny Fish Supplies Manufacturers/packers Improvement Required
June 28, 2018
362 m
Buckie Victoria Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 5, 2018
370 m
Dinos Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
August 23, 2016
370 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 306 m
Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 340 m
Pringle Court Bus Stop/Station 344 m
Pringle Court Bus Stop/Station 353 m
Logie's Lane Bus Stop/Station 373 m

Nearby Nature

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

The Nook Bay 174 m
Rook Craig Island 176 m
West Muck Island 723 m
Middle Muck Island 949 m
Arthur's Point Island 1.72 km
East Muck Island 1.78 km
Portessie Bay Bay 2.43 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 2.73 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Craigenroan Island 2.84 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
Craigan Roan Island 2.95 km
Slack Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Carnoch Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 66.7 Mbps 56.8 Mbps 79.91 Mbps
Upload 17.6 Mbps 13.6 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% 20 2
30-300 Mbps 100% 64.9 16.1
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

24 meters consuming 394,765 kWh - mean 16,449 kWh : median 14,347 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

25 meters consuming 59,165 kWh - mean 2,367 kWh : median 2,126 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB56 1JS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67803600
Longitude -2.97006700
OS Easting 342245
OS Northing 0865767
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
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 1B3