Postcode AB56 2QU (Moray) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB56 2QU and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB56 2QU is located in Moray It was introduced in August 1990 and terminated in June 1996.AB56 2QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB56 2QU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 2QU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to AB56 2QU is Seafield Street which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mid Street and is 112 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB56 2QU is The Admirals and is 237 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 9, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Coastal Pizza and is 641 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on May 21, 2021.

Policing for AB56 2QU 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 2QU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB56 2QU, and the approximate distance away.

Seafield Street 45 m
Mid Street 67 m
Burnside Street 70 m
Netherton Terrace 97 m
School Hill 133 m
Castle Street 171 m
The Steadings 182 m
Jubilee Terrace 216 m
Morven Crescent 226 m
Chapel Street 236 m
Seaview Road 287 m
Commercial Street 295 m
B9020 307 m
Strathlene Road 323 m
A942 1.43 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB56 2QU

Introduction August 1990
Termination June 1996
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 2QU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Findochty Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 23, 2021
44 m
Findochty Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 20, 2017
44 m
The Salvation Army Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
203 m
The Admirals Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 9, 2019
237 m
The Heilan Coo Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
296 m
Findochty Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 13, 2011
333 m
Keystore Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
333 m
Coastal Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
May 21, 2021
641 m
Bijou By The Sea Other catering premises Pass
November 1, 2019
1.33 km
Strathlene Golf Club Other catering premises Improvement Required
June 1, 2018
1.33 km
Ronald Aiden Mair Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.16 km
Portessie Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 12, 2019
2.34 km
Portessie Primary School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
2.34 km
Craigenroan Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 15, 2018
2.39 km
No 10 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.68 km
Portknockie Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
February 8, 2022
2.92 km
Portknockie Primary School School/college/university Pass
June 12, 2019
2.92 km
Richard Simpson Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
2.93 km
McKay's Mini Market Retailers - other Pass
January 22, 2019
2.94 km
Portknockie Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 1, 2019
3.04 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB56 2QU - Data from Apr 2022

Mid Street Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Castle Street Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Castle Street Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Morven Crescent Bus Stop/Station 403 m
Morven Crescent Bus Stop/Station 426 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB56 2QU - Data from Dec 2021

Edin Doon Island 368 m
McKenzie's Beach Beach 439 m
Clovie's Craigs Island 475 m
Beacon Craigs Island 484 m
Brannie's Craigs Island 501 m
Law Hillock Hill Or Mountain 728 m
Sandy Creek Beach 815 m
The Worries Island 893 m
Long Head Island 992 m
The Lummies Island 1.09 km
Spey Bay Bay 1.14 km
West Priest's Craig Island 1.33 km
Sycamore Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
East Priest's Craig Island 1.38 km
Green Craig Island 1.38 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.69578800
Longitude -2.90805000
OS Easting 345970
OS Northing 0867692
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4687
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: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002064
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Cullen, Portknockie, Findochty, Drybridge and Berryhillock
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Cullen, Portknockie, Findochty, Drybridge and Berryhillock - 06
Output Area / Small Area 6A3