Living in AB38: Liveability Score 32/100
Moray, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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AB38 scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 28 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 4 Good out of 4 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 0 GP surgeries serve the area.
40% gigabit coverage; 77% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 7/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,574/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 15 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
AB38 covers 165 active postcodes in Moray, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is AB38 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for AB38 at this time.
What are the schools like in AB38?
Schools in AB38 score 17/100. 0 Outstanding, 4 Good out of 4 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in AB38?
Broadband in AB38 scores 10/100. 40% gigabit coverage; 77% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does AB38 compare to nearby areas?
AB38 can be compared to other UK postcode districts using the PostcodeScorer comparison tool.
What is the overall liveability score for AB38?
AB38 scores 32/100, rated "Below Avg", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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