AB56 5AR postcode in Buckie, Moray

AB56 5AR is a postcode in Buckie, in the Buckie ward of Moray. It is in the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since December 2018.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at AB56 5AR can get it Across Moray: 64% Nearest station Keith 12.9 km in a straight line MP Seamus Logan Scottish National Party, Aberdeenshire North and Moray East Council Moray Bins, council tax and planning

Where AB56 5AR is, and what is near it

Map of AB56 5AR and what is near it Map of AB56 5AR: its centre point, with the 136 other postcodes in the AB56 5 sector, 1 railway station (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 bus stop and 4 EV charging points, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. A942A98 AB56 5AA: also in AB56 5AB56 5AB: also in AB56 5AB56 5AD: also in AB56 5AB56 5AF: also in AB56 5AB56 5AG: also in AB56 5AB56 5AQ: also in AB56 5AB56 5AT: also in AB56 5AB56 5AU: also in AB56 5AB56 5AW: also in AB56 5AB56 5AX: also in AB56 5AB56 5BA: also in AB56 5AB56 5BB: also in AB56 5AB56 5BD: also in AB56 5AB56 5BY: also in AB56 5AB56 5EH: also in AB56 5 GP 9.3 kmKeith station 12.9 kmBuckie AB56 5AR Map of AB56 5AR and what is near it Map of AB56 5AR: its centre point, with the 136 other postcodes in the AB56 5 sector, 1 railway station (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 bus stop and 4 EV charging points, over roads, rivers and built-up areas. North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. A98 GP 9.3 kmKeith station 12.9 kmBuckie AB56 5AR
  • AB56 5AR
  • Other postcodes in AB56 5: press one for its page
  • 1 railway station
  • 3 GP practices
  • 1 bus stop
  • 4 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 57.6661, longitude -2.9720)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after AB56 5AR?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at AB56 5AR?

Every home and business at AB56 5AR can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

AB56 5AR 100% Moray 64%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

AB56 5AR 100% Moray 93%
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Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at AB56 5AR?

BinDayBuddy does not read The Moray Council's collection days yet.

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to AB56 5AR?

The nearest railway station to the centre of AB56 5AR is Keith Rail Station, 12.9 km away in a straight line.

  • Keith Rail Station Railway station 12.9 kmDrive

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

1 bus stop within 400 metres, the nearest Barhill Road South, 338 m away.

More stations near AB56 5AR, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near AB56 5AR?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of AB56 5AR, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near AB56 5AR?

4 within 1 km 6 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of AB56 5AR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 850 mWalk

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near AB56 5AR?

The nearest to the centre of AB56 5AR, in a straight line.

  • Buckie Dental Practice 900 mWalk
  • 8 To 8 Dental 1.0 kmWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near AB56 5AR?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of AB56 5AR, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Right Medicine Pharmacy, Ardach Health Centre Phone 01542 831147 700 mWalk
  • Right Medicine Pharmacy, 12 St Andrews Square Phone 01542 833321 850 mWalk
  • Right Medicine Pharmacy, 3 Seaview Road Phone 01542 832162 1.1 kmWalk

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near AB56 5AR?

The nearest vets to the centre of AB56 5AR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for AB56 5AR

Ward
Buckie
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Buckie
Rural or urban
Accessible Small Towns
In use since
December 2018

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

Where to check what we do not hold

House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).

We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

AB56 5AT60 mAB56 5AG60 mAB56 1GA90 mAB56 5AF90 mAB56 5AD100 mAB56 5AU110 m
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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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