AB33 8AR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AB33) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AR) 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 AB33.
- Postal Sector. In our case AB33 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AR.
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 AB33 8AR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
AB33 8AR is within the town of ALFORD.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 57.250668146 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.70568434797 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alford | 1.31 | S | 174.04 |
| Inverurie | 12.62 | E | 79.24 |
| Huntly | 13.95 | NNW | 347.58 |
| Oldmeldrum | 15.57 | ENE | 67.75 |
| Banchory | 15.72 | SSE | 151.26 |
| Blackburn | 15.96 | ESE | 101.53 |
| Ballater | 18.77 | SW | 222.17 |
| Dufftown | 20.76 | NW | 310.61 |
| Aberchirder | 21.62 | N | 7.59 |
| Turriff | 21.80 | NNE | 24.32 |
| Stonehaven | 27.30 | SE | 136.51 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Alford (Aberdeenshire)
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 65.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.110 |
AB33 8AR has an average download speed of 65.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,098 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
44% of postcodes (524,562) have slower broadband speeds.
56% of postcodes (658,981) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AB33 8AR has an average upload speed of 17.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,149 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
86% of postcodes (1,013,130) have slower upload speeds.
14% of postcodes (165,362) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Secondary Schools
Alford Academy
Address: Alford Academy, Alford Community Campus, Greystone Road, ALFORD, AB33 8TY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 019755 20430
Scotland Primary Schools
Alford Primary School
Address: Alford Primary School, Alford Community Campus, Greystone Road, ALFORD, AB33 8TY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 019755 20390
Tullynessle School
Address: Tullynessle School, Tullynessle, Alford, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB33 8QN
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 019755 20385
Nearest Opticians
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - MANDELA WAY
Address: COSTCO, ENDEAVOUR DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6UF
Distance: 17.48 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (BRIDGE OF DEE)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GARTHDEE ROAD, BRIDGE OF DEE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 7QA
Distance: 23.48 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 GOLDEN SQUARE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1RD
Distance: 23.65 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 23.73 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 23.73 miles
Contact: :
ABERDEEN DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 56-58 UNION STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1BB
Distance: 23.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
INSCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: INSCH HEALTH CENTRE, RANNES STREET, INSCH, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB52 6JJ
Distance: 7.14 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 376310
KEMNAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: KEMNAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 10 HIGH STREET, KEMNAY, INVERURIE, AB51 5NB
Distance: 9.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01467 642289
TORPHINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ST MARNAN ROAD, TORPHINS, BANCHORY, AB31 4JQ
Distance: 10.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01339 882221
ABOYNE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BELLWOOD ROAD, ABOYNE, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB34 5HQ
Distance: 12.22 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 379955
INVERURIE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: INVERURIE HEALTH & CARE HUB, UPPERBOAT ROAD, INVERURIE, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB51 3UL
Distance: 12.36 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 379911
STRATHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NEWE, STRATHDON, AB36 8XB
Distance: 12.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01975 651209
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Gordon and Buchan |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Harriet Cross |
| Political Party | Conservative |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Aberdeenshire council
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Welcome to Libraries - Live, Life AberdeenshireWhat Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
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| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 48.45 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 48.45 miles | Directions to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |