Postcode AB56 1QY (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1QY and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB56 1QY is located in Moray It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB56 1QY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB56 1QY 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 1QY as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to AB56 1QY is Hay Street which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sutherland Street and is 17 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1QY is Harbour Bar and is 159 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 469 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 19, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 52.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.8 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 2.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hay Street 52 m
John Street 68 m
Alexander Street 69 m
Seaview Road 84 m
Main Street 85 m
Bowie's Lane 121 m
James Street 135 m
William Street 144 m
Gibb's Lane 151 m
Woodside Close 157 m
Sutherland Street 167 m
Seaview Terrace 170 m
Anton Street 184 m
Land Street 192 m
Cross Lane 222 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1QY

Introduction June 1996
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 1QY - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sutherland Street Bus Stop/Station 17 m
Sutherland Street Bus Stop/Station 20 m
St Peter's Terrace Bus Stop/Station 217 m
St Peter's Terrace Bus Stop/Station 222 m
St Andrew's Square Bus Stop/Station 262 m

Nearby Nature

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

The Nook Bay 823 m
Rook Craig Island 848 m
Arthur's Point Island 1.05 km
West Muck Island 1.3 km
Middle Muck Island 1.58 km
Craigan Roan Island 2.27 km
East Muck Island 2.46 km
Slack Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km
Portessie Bay Bay 3.12 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km
Tannachy Sands Beach 3.41 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 3.42 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 3.45 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.5 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.5 Mbps 52.2 Mbps 76.05 Mbps
Upload 12.3 Mbps 10.8 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% 20.5 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 60 13.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 198,222 kWh - mean 18,020 kWh : median 18,636 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB56 1QY - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67488800
Longitude -2.97999300
OS Easting 341648
OS Northing 0865425
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002017
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 6B4