Overview for Academy Street, ELGIN, IV30 1LR

Introduction

Elgin is a town (former cathedral city) and formerly a Royal Burgh in Moray, on the North Coast of Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. The town originated to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain where the town of Birnie is. There, the church of Birnie Kirk was built in 1140 and serves the community to this day.

Elgin is first documented in the Cartulary of Moray in 1190 AD. It was created a royal burgh in the 12th century by King David I of Scotland, and by that time had a castle on top of the present-day Lady Hill to the west of the town. The origin of the name Elgin is likely to be Celtic. It may derive from 'Aille' literally signifying beauty, but in topography a beautiful place or valley. Another possibility is 'ealg', meaning both 'Ireland' and 'worthy'. The termination 'gin' or 'in' are Celtic endings signifying little or diminutive forms, hence Elgin could mean beautiful place, worthy place or little Ireland.

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Summary for Academy Street, ELGIN, IV30 1LR

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Elgin City South
within
Moray
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near IV30 1LR

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
3
In Progress
19
Completed
0
Cancelled
12

Road Safety near IV30 1LR

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Academy Street, IV30 1LR that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near IV30 1LR

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Moray parliamentary constituency.

Moray is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Douglas Ross (Conservative) since June 2017.

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Most Recent House Sales for Academy Street, IV30 1LR

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for IV30 1LR

Latitude
57.644495
Longitude
-3.310633

Sunrise and Sunset at IV30 1LR

Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:49

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

IV30 1LR is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.27%
Cloudy56.45%
Rain6.13%
Windy26.04%
Other0.11%

Average Energy Performance

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Companies Registered at IV30 1LR

Active
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Postcode Details for IV30 1LR

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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