Postcode report
AB42 1AQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Aberdeenshire
About AB42 1AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
AB42 1AQ is a postcode in Peterhead North and Rattray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AB42 1AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 16/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AB42 1AQ are jobs and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for AB42 1AQ is based on Peterhead Harbour. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near AB42 1AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the AB39 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near AB42 1AQ can compare 5 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AB42 1AQ by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around AB42 1AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about AB42 1AQ
Is AB42 1AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 16/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near AB42 1AQ?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near AB42 1AQ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in AB42 1AQ?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around AB42 1AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.