aberdeen AB56 Postcodes

Aberdeen (AB56)

The AB56 postcode area is located in the Aberdeen postcode town region, within the county of Aberdeenshire, and contains a total of 998 individual postcodes.

There are 27 electoral wards in the AB56 postcode area, including Aberdeen, Aberlour, Aboyne, Alford, Ballater, Ballindalloch, Banchory, Banff, Buckie, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Insch, Inverurie, Keith, Laurencekirk, Macduff, Milltimber, Peterculter, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Strathdon, Turriff, Westhill which come under the local authority of the Moray Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in AB56 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of AB56 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The AB56 postcode is a geographical area in the Aberdeen district of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It covers the villages of Sandend, Cairnbulg, Gardenstown, Crovie, Pennan, St Combs, and parts of Fraserburgh. The area is rural and encompasses beautiful countryside, popular with ramblers and hikers.

There are sandy beaches and coves in the region, plus the iconic St Combs Lighthouse and Crovie Harbour. Other attractions include three nature reserves, including the Forvie National Nature Reserve which is home to a large variety of wading birds.

The area also offers many leisure activities, including golfing at the nearby nine hole golf course in Gardenstown, and fishing, kayaking, as well as an abundance of wildlife.

In terms of travel, there is a daily bus service to Aberdeen, as well as connections to nearby towns and villages. There is also a railway station at St Combs, connecting the postcode area to towns and cities across Scotland.

The area is served by the C-Link bus service, offering a direct connection from the postcode region to both Aberdeen and Fraserburgh. There is also the Aberdeen-Inverness bus service which also runs through the AB56 region, offering connections to the larger towns and cities east of the postcode region.

In terms of housing, the AB56 postcode area tends to have semi-detached and detached housing in Gardenstown, Crovie, Pennan, and in the scattered communities across the postcode. There is also a small number of rental homes and owner-occupied homes.

The area is serviced by a number of local schools, in Fraserburgh and across the postcode, including Fanduel Primary School in Sandend, as well as Pennan and Cairnbrug State Secondary Schools. In addition, the postcode region is home to St Combs Aberdeenshire Town campus which offers courses in Business, Computing and other subjects.

In terms of amenities, the AB56 postcode region is home to an array of shops, cafes, restaurants, banks, and other services. For the most part, the local businesses are small independent traders, with some larger retailers located in nearby towns and cities.

TheAB56 area has much to offer in terms of relaxation, adventure, education, leisure, and amenities. It is a beautiful area that is well worth exploring and one of Aberdeenshire's more attractive postcodes.

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