AB56 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 638 postcodes across 3 sectors in Moray.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
56%
Superfast
85%
Postcodes
638
AB56 leads Aberdeenshire in two metrics: 85.2% superfast coverage and 56.4% gigabit availability across 638 postcodes, a genuine hyperconnected outlier.
Broadband speeds in AB56
Share of AB56 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 638 postcodes in the district.
Cable infrastructure dominates AB56, creating a speed profile unlike other Aberdeenshire codes. Gigabit availability reaches 56.4% of postcodes, more than half the code. Superfast coverage spans 85.2%, a strong figure by rural standards. Within the speed distribution, 56.4% sit at gigabit levels (300 Mbps and above), another 28.9% occupy the 30 to 300 Mbps tier, and only 5.6% fall below 10 Mbps. Below universal service obligation postcodes are negligible at 2.1%. Cable investment has reached scale across AB56, delivering well-provisioned coverage that contrasts sharply with neighbouring AB codes where infrastructure remains patchier. The gigabit skew is sharp and clear across the postcode base.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
AB56 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB56 1 | 290 | 100% | 0% | 93% |
| AB56 4 | 215 | 85% | 0% | 26% |
| AB56 5 | 133 | 54% | 0% | 27% |
All AB56 1 postcodes (290)
All AB56 4 postcodes (215)
All AB56 5 postcodes (133)
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Living in Moray
Within rural Aberdeenshire, AB56 is well-provisioned. Cable investment has delivered gigabit speeds to the majority, meaning families and remote workers face few constraints.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
AB56 broadband FAQs
Why is AB56 so well connected compared to other AB codes?
Cable network deployment is the primary infrastructure here; the data does not explain the business or planning reasons.
What's the below-10Mbps rate in AB56?
Only 5.6%, the lowest in the Aberdeenshire batch.
Can most of AB56 access gigabit?
56.4% of postcodes can access gigabit speeds, well above typical UK availability.
Is AB56 a good choice for a home working move?
Speed coverage is excellent here. Confirm your exact postcode with a provider, but odds favour gigabit or superfast availability.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in AB56 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources