Postcode AB56 1XJ (Moray)

Map showing AB56 1XJ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to AB56 1XJ is Yardie which is centered 55 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Pringle Court and is 363 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 1XJ is Star Inn and is 201 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 368 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on August 23, 2016.

Residents reported an average download speed of 35.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.4 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 2.2 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 1XJ 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 1XJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Yardie 55 m
Mid Street 100 m
Dougalls Brae 137 m
Bridge Place 139 m
Gordon Street 162 m
New Street 186 m
Hall Street 209 m
Bridge End 215 m
Admiralty Street 227 m
West Carlton Terrace 232 m
Paterson's Lane 235 m
Cluny Terrace 250 m
North Pringle Street 252 m
Moray Lane 265 m
Railway Terrace 270 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 1XJ

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 1XJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 14, 2018
201 m
Buckie Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 13, 2008
328 m
Melco Coffee Firecrest Coffee Roasters Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 13, 2022
361 m
Buckie Victoria Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 5, 2018
368 m
Dinos Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
August 23, 2016
368 m
Mearns Chinatown Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 11, 2019
368 m
Messrs Kenneth Thomsen Retailers - other Pass
May 15, 2018
391 m
Thistle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 2, 2010
391 m
Harbour Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
September 13, 2016
393 m
Be So Crafty Retailers - other Pass
April 5, 2022
395 m
Carlton Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 23, 2018
395 m
Sue Ryder Retailers - other Pass
February 7, 2012
395 m
Wok In Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2021
395 m
Highlander Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 12, 2017
402 m
St Peter's Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 31, 2017
424 m
St. Peters Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 12, 2019
424 m
Ark Housing Association Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
June 18, 2008
437 m
Andersons Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 8, 2022
440 m
Flamex Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
440 m
Granny C's Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 1, 2018
440 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Pringle Court Bus Stop/Station 363 m
Pringle Court Bus Stop/Station 376 m
Cluny Place Bus Stop/Station 404 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 410 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 448 m

Nearby Nature

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

The Nook Bay 271 m
Rook Craig Island 296 m
West Muck Island 785 m
Middle Muck Island 1.04 km
Arthur's Point Island 1.57 km
East Muck Island 1.9 km
Portessie Bay Bay 2.57 km
Clean Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Craigan Roan Island 2.81 km
Strathlene Sands Beach 2.88 km
Connage Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Craigenroan Island 2.97 km
Broom Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km
Slack Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.09 km
Rochomie Reservoir Inland Water 3.39 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 36.9 Mbps 35.7 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 6.4 Mbps 6.4 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18.4 2.5
30-300 Mbps 100% 45.8 8.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

41 meters consuming 587,779 kWh - mean 14,336 kWh : median 13,376 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

42 meters consuming 103,462 kWh - mean 2,463 kWh : median 1,972 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB56 1XJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67791900
Longitude -2.97267900
OS Easting 342089
OS Northing 0865758
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