Area Overview for AB43 9DY
Area Information
Living in AB43 9DY means residing within a specific residential cluster on the south coast of Fraserburgh. This burgh of regality sits in the district of Buchan, Aberdeenshire, approximately 42 miles north-north-east of Aberdeen. The area covers just 5,915 square metres, forming a compact part of a town founded in 1588 by Sir Alexander Fraser. You are located near Kinnaird Head on the Moray Firth, close to landmarks like Fraserburgh Castle built in 1572 and the historic Fraserburgh Golf Club established in 1777. Daily life here revolves around a coastal community with deep historical roots, transitioning from the old village of Faithlie into a modern settlement shaped by fishing and shipbuilding traditions. The town developed a police burgh status in 1840 and maintains its identity as a significant shellfish port today. Residents enjoy proximity to heritage attractions, including a four-star recognised visitor centre and a market cross in the town centre. While the postcode covers a small footprint, you have access to the broader amenities of Fraserburgh, including Iceland Fraserburgh, Farmfoods Fraserburgh, and the Co-op Albert within practical reach. This setting offers a balance between coastal living and town centre convenience, situated in a region historically known for its maritime economy and picturesque coastline.
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- 5915 m²
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The property market in AB43 9DY cannot be described with statistical precision because specific data on home ownership percentages and accommodation types is missing. You cannot determine whether this small cluster is predominantly owner-occupied or rented, nor can you identify the prevalence of flats versus terraced houses using the available information. The area size of 5,915 square metres suggests a limited housing stock within this specific postcode, but the exact breakdown of property types remains unrecorded. Without these figures, any statement about whether homes in AB43 9DY are primarily family homes, investment properties, or rental units would be unfounded speculation. The broader Fraserburgh area features a mix of historic and older housing, given the town's establishment in 1588, but localised data for AB43 9DY is simply not available. When evaluating this area, you must acknowledge the lack of granularity in property tenure and type statistics. The only concrete fact is that this postcode covers a defined residential presence, but the nature of that housing stock in terms of tenure or structure is not included in the current dataset.
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Energy Efficiency in AB43 9DY
Your lifestyle in AB43 9DY centres on accessible local amenities and the historic character of Fraserburgh. Within practical reach, you have five notable retail outlets including Iceland Fraserburgh, Farmfoods Fraserburgh, and Co-op Albert for your weekly grocery needs. These high-street retailers form the core of your shopping routine in this small postcode. Beyond shopping, the broader Fraserburgh environment offers proximity to Fraserburgh Castle, built in 1572, and the Fraserburgh Golf Club, founded in 1777 as the world's fifth oldest golf club. The town's heritage centre, a four-star visitor attraction, provides cultural activities nearby. The area benefits from a long-established fishing and shipbuilding history, which maintains the town's identity as an important shellfish port in north-east Scotland. While the immediate postcode is small, the nearby amenities ensure you are not isolated from essential services. The convenience of having Iceland and Farmfoods within reach makes daily errands straightforward. You live in a place where the past is visible in landmarks like the Market Cross and the Old Parish Church, replacing a 17th-century toll booth in the Town House date extending to 1906. This blend of coastal location and accessible retail defines your daily routine.
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Community data for AB43 9DY is not currently available in the provided research. The area represents a small residential cluster within the larger Fraserburgh population, so specific figures on age profiles, household types, or demographic diversity remain unrecorded for this exact postcode. Without these statistics, it is impossible to outline the precise composition of the local residents living in homes in AB43 9DY. Similarly, information regarding home ownership levels and accommodation types for this specific cluster is not included in the dataset. To understand the community feel, you must look at the wider Fraserburgh context rather than relying on absent micro-data for this postcode. While the national community of Fraserburgh has a rich history spanning from King James VI's charter to modern trade, the specific demographic characteristics of the 5,915 square metres covered by AB43 9DY are not detailed here. Any description of the residents living in this area would therefore be speculative without the necessary numerical backing on ethnicity, income, or tenure. Focus on the named amenities like the Co-op Albert and local transport links to get a clearer picture of daily life for those calling this part of Fraserburgh home.
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Planning Constraints
- Flood RiskLocked
- Ramsar Wetland SitesLocked
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