aberdeen AB55 Postcodes

Aberdeen (AB55)

The AB55 postcode area is located in the Aberdeen postcode town region, within the county of Aberdeenshire, and contains a total of 736 individual postcodes.

There are 56 electoral wards in the AB55 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 AB55 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 AB55 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The AB55 postcode is an area in the north-east of Scotland that is covered by Royal Mail. It stretches from its southern extremes of Dufftown and Huntly in the Aberdeenshire council area to its northern boundaries of Balmedie, Newtonhill, Portlethen, Stonehaven and part of Aberdeen City. The postcode encompasses a large and diverse area of Scotland, including the picturesque New Deer, Insch and Turriff towns, the historical Delgatie Castle and the beautiful coastal villages of Sandhaven, Portsoy and Banff.

The AB55 postcode area houses two main Local Education Authorities (LEAs), Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council, meaning it serves a large portion of the two council areas. It also incorporates a variety of landscapes, including rural farmland, coastal towns, suburbs, villages and small towns in the middle of rolling hills. This area is known for its plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation, with much of the land being located in the Cairngorms National Park.

The AB55 postcode provides a variety of transport links. The railway line between Inverness and Aberdeen passes through the small towns of Ellon and Inverurie, while the infamous A90 road runs through Turriff, Inverurie and Aberdeen. There are also regular bus routes that link the two cities of Aberdeen and Inverness.

The AB55 postcode area has a history and cultural heritage that is unique, with most of its towns and villages having a long history of burghs, churches, granaries and breweries. As it stands, many of these towns and villages are still sites of historical significance, such as the sites in Turriff and Huntly which form part of Scotland's Clan Heritage trail. Its local economy is a thriving one, consisting of a variety of agricultural, fishing and manufacturing sectors. Additionally, many of its towns are destinations for tourists due to their heritage sites, as well as amenities such as golf courses and visitor attractions.

In terms of education, the AB55 postcode area has a range of academies, secondary schools and college campuses. Ryme and Turriff academies provide education for children between 3-18, while Huntly, Insch, Delgatie and Methlick academies cater for those aged 3-16. Further education is provided by North East Scotland College, which has campuses in Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and Aberdeen.

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