AB56 5RB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AB56) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5RB) 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 AB56.
- Postal Sector. In our case AB56 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RB.
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 AB56 5RB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BUCKIE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the AB56 5RB postcode have the street address of Reid Terrace
It is situated within the post town of BUCKIE within the old postal county of Banffshire.
AB56 5RB is within Portgordon.
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Map Coordinates for AB56 5RB
| Latitude | 57.6614807164 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.01923621291 |
Weather Forecast for AB56 5RB
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AB56 5RB Postcode?
Download Speeds For AB56 5RB
| Average Mbps | 31.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 58.850 |
AB56 5RB has an average download speed of 31.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
813 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
8% of postcodes (97,304) have slower broadband speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,086,524) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AB56 5RB
| Average Mbps | 6.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 17.570 |
AB56 5RB has an average upload speed of 6.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,387 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
9% of postcodes (105,814) have slower upload speeds.
91% of postcodes (1,075,440) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of AB56 5RB Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
St Peter's RC Primary School
Address: St Peter's RC Primary School, 37 St Peter's Terrace, Buckie, MORAY, AB56 1QN
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01542 831339
Portgordon Primary School
Address: Portgordon Primary School, Richmond Terrace, Portgordon, MORAY, AB56 5RA
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01542 831198
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AB56 5RB
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ELGIN)
Address: 169 HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1DW
Distance: 11.06 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - MANDELA WAY
Address: COSTCO, ENDEAVOUR DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6UF
Distance: 44.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EASTGATE)
Address: 16-28 EASTGATE, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 3NA
Distance: 46.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (INVERNESS - HIGH ST)
Address: 17-19 HIGH STREET, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV1 1HY
Distance: 46.45 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 49.24 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 49.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AB56 5RB
SEAFIELD & CULLEN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: BARHILL ROAD, BUCKIE, AB56 1FP
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01542 835577
ARDACH HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HIGHFIELD ROAD, BUCKIE, BANFFSHIRE, AB56 1JE
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 997200
FOCHABERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, FOCHABERS, IV32 7EP
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01343 820247
KEITH MEDICAL GROUP
Address: TURNER STREET, KEITH, BANFFSHIRE, AB55 5DJ
Distance: 8.61 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 379944
LINKWOOD MEDICAL
Address: THE GLASSGREEN CENTRE, 2 THORNHILL DRIVE, ELGIN, MORAYSHIRE, IV30 6GQ
Distance: 10.28 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 376350
MORAY COAST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MORAY COAST HEALTH CENTRE, MUIRTON ROAD, LOSSIEMOUTH, MORAYSHIRE, IV31 6TU
Distance: 11.20 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371190
Transport Links near AB56 5RB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AB56 5RB
- Keith
Keith station, Station Road, Keith, Moray, AB55 3DRDistance: 12.35 milesDriving Time: 15.68 minutes - Elgin
Elgin station, Station Road, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1QPDistance: 14.15 milesDriving Time: 18.02 minutes - Huntly
Huntly station, off Bogie St, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 5HSDistance: 23.82 milesDriving Time: 29.12 minutes - Forres
Forres station, Station Road, off A96, Forres, Highland, IV36 3ADDistance: 26.42 milesDriving Time: 33.59 minutes - Insch
Insch station, Gordon Terrace, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6PUDistance: 36.79 milesDriving Time: 44.96 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AB56 5RB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AB56 5RB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AB56 5RB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Moray Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Douglas Ross |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AB56 5RB Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Moray 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 Moray at the following link Moray.How much is the Council Tax?
Moray 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 Moray 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 AB56 5RB Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Moray council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Moray Council - LibrariesPostcodes near the AB56 5RB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the AB56 5RB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, High Street, BUCKIE, AB56 4AB | 3.60 miles | Directions from AB56 5RB to Tesco |
| Lidl, East Cathcart Street, BUCKIE, AB56 1PJ | 3.73 miles | Directions from AB56 5RB to Lidl |
| Tesco, Moss Street, KEITH, AB55 5HB | 13.87 miles | Directions from AB56 5RB to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AB56 5RB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU | 10.35 miles | Directions from AB56 5RB to Ashgrove Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 9.82 miles | Directions from AB56 5RB to McDonald's, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Linkwood Place, ELGIN, IV30 1HZ | 9.82 miles | Directions from AB56 5RB to KFC Elgin - Linkwood Place |