Postcode AB56 1XD (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1XD and nearby postcodes

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

AB56 1XD 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 1XD as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to AB56 1XD is Baron Street which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cluny Place and is 213 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1XD is Buckie Bowling Club and is 206 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on June 20, 2013. The nearest takeaway food is available from Flamex Grill and is 226 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 51.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.9 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 2.4 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 1XD 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 1XD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Baron Street 40 m
Cluny Terrace 79 m
Bank Street 81 m
Paterson's Lane 112 m
Seaview Place 116 m
Admiralty Street 133 m
North High Street 136 m
Cluny Place 137 m
Moray Lane 153 m
East Carlton Terrace 205 m
Cluny Square 217 m
Banff Street 219 m
Low Street 226 m
Logie's Lane 226 m
Hall Street 235 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1XD

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 1XD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Buckie Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
June 20, 2013
206 m
Cluny Fish Supplies Manufacturers/packers Improvement Required
June 28, 2018
206 m
Messrs Kenneth Thomsen Retailers - other Pass
May 15, 2018
216 m
Thistle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 2, 2010
216 m
Andersons Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
226 m
Flamex Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
226 m
Granny C's Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 1, 2018
226 m
Le Cafe Coull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 7, 2020
226 m
OJ's Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 29, 2019
226 m
S2 Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 4, 2019
226 m
Sugar & Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 18, 2021
226 m
Scottish Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 8, 2022
260 m
Stew 'n' Drews Retailers - other Pass
April 4, 2018
260 m
Bengal Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
261 m
Purple Nightclub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 24, 2012
261 m
Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
261 m
The Pub In The Square Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 25, 2010
261 m
Be So Crafty Retailers - other Pass
April 5, 2022
275 m
Carlton Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 23, 2018
275 m
Sue Ryder Retailers - other Pass
February 7, 2012
275 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Logie's Lane Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Shanks Lane Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Shanks Lane Bus Stop/Station 315 m

Nearby Nature

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

Rook Craig Island 196 m
The Nook Bay 229 m
West Muck Island 738 m
Middle Muck Island 920 m
East Muck Island 1.7 km
Arthur's Point Island 1.85 km
Portessie Bay Bay 2.31 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 2.61 km
Craigenroan Island 2.74 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Craigan Roan Island 3.08 km
Carnoch Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 3.18 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 66.7 Mbps 51.3 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 18.8 Mbps 11.9 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% 18.8 1.4
30-300 Mbps 100% 71.6 18.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

16 meters consuming 254,636 kWh - mean 15,915 kWh : median 15,032 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

18 meters consuming 44,541 kWh - mean 2,474 kWh : median 2,136 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB56 1XD - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67772400
Longitude -2.96746000
OS Easting 342400
OS Northing 0865730
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: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
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 5B3