AB31 5BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AB31) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case AB which means Aberdeen.
- Postal District. In our case AB31.
- Postal Sector. In our case AB31 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
The regional mail center for the post area AB is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the AB31 5BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BANCHORY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AB31 5BU postcode have the street address of Lochside Crescent
It is situated within the post town of BANCHORY within the old postal county of Kincardineshire.
AB31 5BU is within Banchory.
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Map Coordinates for AB31 5BU
| Latitude | 57.0659334511 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.48047501758 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AB31 5BU
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 406 Aberdeen & Banchory | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 38 Aberdeen | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 45 Stonehaven | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for AB31 5BU
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 23.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 24.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of AB31 5BU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Hill of Banchory School
Address: Hill of Banchory School, Firbrae, Hill of Banchory South, BANCHORY, AB31 5ZT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01330 700380
Banchory Primary School
Address: Banchory Primary School, Arbeadie Road, Banchory, KINCARDINESHIRE, AB31 4EH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01330 700370
Scotland Secondary Schools
Banchory Academy
Address: Banchory Academy, Raemoir Road, Banchory, KINCARDINESHIRE, AB31 5UJ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01330 700450
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AB31 5BU
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - MANDELA WAY
Address: COSTCO, ENDEAVOUR DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6UF
Distance: 9.48 miles
Contact: :
4637 PORTLETHEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, MUIREND ROAD, PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4XP
Distance: 12.86 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (BRIDGE OF DEE)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GARTHDEE ROAD, BRIDGE OF DEE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 7QA
Distance: 14.00 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 GOLDEN SQUARE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1RD
Distance: 15.16 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 15.39 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 15.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AB31 5BU
BANCHORY GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BELLFIELD, BANCHORY, KINCARDINESHIRE, AB31 5XS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 130750
TORPHINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST MARNAN ROAD, TORPHINS, BANCHORY, AB31 4JQ
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01339 882221
PETERCULTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PETERCULTER HEALTH CENTRE, CORONATION ROAD, PETERCULTER, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB14 0RP
Distance: 8.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 733535
SKENE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SKENE HEALTHCARE CENTRE, DISCOVERY DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6FG
Distance: 9.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 849400
CAMPHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CAMPHILL MED PRACTICE (RIVER DEE), MURTLE ESTATE, BIELDSIDE, ABERDEEN, AB15 9EP
Distance: 10.43 miles
Contact: :
ABOYNE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BELLWOOD ROAD, ABOYNE, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB34 5HQ
Distance: 10.81 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 379955
Transport Links near AB31 5BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AB31 5BU
- Stonehaven
Stonehaven station, Station Road, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2NEDistance: 16.05 milesDriving Time: 21.00 minutes - Portlethen
Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JSDistance: 17.22 milesDriving Time: 26.09 minutes - Aberdeen
Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6LXDistance: 18.58 milesDriving Time: 28.32 minutes - Dyce
Dyce station, Station Road, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, AB21 7EQDistance: 19.76 milesDriving Time: 26.58 minutes - Inverurie
Inverurie station, Station Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 4TNDistance: 19.90 milesDriving Time: 28.22 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AB31 5BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AB31 5BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AB31 5BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Andrew Bowie |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AB31 5BU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Aberdeenshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Aberdeenshire at the following link Aberdeenshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Aberdeenshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Aberdeenshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the AB31 5BU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Aberdeenshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AB31 5BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, BANCHORY, AB31 5QA | 0.95 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to Tesco |
| Morrisons, North Deeside Road, BANCHORY, AB31 5YR | 1.25 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AB31 5BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 221-229 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BQ | 15.09 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to 221-229 Union Street |
| Wellington Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DN | 15.15 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to Wellington Road |
| Aberdeen Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5RG | 15.33 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to Aberdeen Union Square |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Venture Way, Arnhall Business Park, WESTHILL, AB32 6BQ | 9.79 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to McDonald's, Venture Way, Arnhall Business Park, WESTHILL, AB32 6BQ |
| McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP | 12.78 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP |
| McDonald's, Inverurie Road, Bucksburn, ABERDEEN, AB21 9LZ | 13.79 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to McDonald's, Inverurie Road, Bucksburn, ABERDEEN, AB21 9LZ |
| McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA | 13.98 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Haudagain Retail Park, Great Northern Road, Woodside, ABERDEEN, AB24 2BQ | 14.58 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to KFC Aberdeen - Great North Road |
| KFC, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB10 1QT | 15.15 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to KFC Aberdeen - Union Street |
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 35.93 miles | Directions from AB31 5BU to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |