Your Complete Guide to Utilities in Banchory

Are you moving and want to know more about Banchory? Our complete guide to utilities in Banchory will help you to find out everything there is to know about broadband, area codes, power generation and energy distributors, and Banchory water and sewerage. Keep reading to learn everything about utilities in Banchory.

About Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Banchory AB31 has a population of 7,278 and is located in the county of Aberdeenshire. Aberdeenshire has a population of 261,470 people.

Who supplies my water in Banchory?

Banchory water services are provided by Scottish Water. Below are the main phone numbers for Scottish Water:

Getting in touch with your water supplier for Banchory

Ringing a contact number for Scottish Water is one of many contact methods to discuss your Banchory water account.

Below, you can find the principal contact numbers for Scottish Water general enquiries and emergencies.

Write to Scottish Water

You can also write to Scottish Water, by composing a letter or sending an email. You can also send your request via the Scottish Water website.

If you prefer to write a letter to Scottish Water can do so by writing to the Scottish Water address below:

If you would like to email Scottish Water, you must use the following email address:

Price of water in Banchory

Water rates in Banchory depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. You can easily check if your Banchory water rates are metered or not by checking your water bill or by contacting your supplier. Homes with metered Banchory water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills.

Metered Customers in Banchory

Customers who have a water meter installed at their Banchory house will pay an annual fixed charge, plus an additional charge for each cubic meter (m3) that is consumed. The fixed charge is to cover the essential running costs of Scottish Water. Whilst the variable charges cover the consumption at your Banchory home.

Unmetered Customers in Banchory

Customers without a meter at their Banchory home will pay an annual charge for their water consumption. This charge is fixed, this means you will pay the same amount regardless of the amount of water you use at your Banchory home.

The rate unmetered customers pay for water in Banchory is based on the rateable value of your home. The rateable value calculation of your Banchory water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and is likely that they have not changed since then.

Should I get a water meter installed? That depends on how much water you consume. If your family is small, or you don't live with others, installing a water meter at your Banchory might work out cheaper.

Customers with large households are unlikely to see any savings by installing a water meter.

How do I pay my Banchory water bill?

First of all, you will need to register with Scottish Water. Once you've registered an account with Scottish Water, you will be offered a choice of payment options such as:

• Direct Debit
• Online payments
• Pay over the phone
• Bank transfer
• Payment by cheque
• Payment card

It's also possible to choose the frequency of your Banchory bill. Whilst some customers would prefer to pay annually, other customers would prefer quarterly, monthly, or even weekly payments instead. After you've set up your Scottish Water account, you will be able to choose how often you recieve your water bill and how to pay for it.

Can I switch the water supplier in Banchory?

Unfortunately, your water supplier is fixed and depends on the catchment area based on your postcode. As a customer in Banchory AB31, your water supplier is Scottish Water.

Since April 2017, business water customers have been able to switch water suppliers. You can find out if your business is eligible in our guide to switching water suppliers.

Banchory Water Frequently Asked Questions

Below we have answers to the most frequently asked questions that customers in Banchory have about their water supply.

Internet in Banchory AB31

The speed of your broadband connection at your Banchory home depends on several factors such as:

• Fibre availability
• How far from the telephone exchange you are
• Placement of your router
• Using wi-fi or ethernet connection
• Your internet service provider or ISP

Test the speed of your connection and see how it compares to the average broadband speed for Banchory with our fast and simple speed test.

Did you know that the average download speed in the UK is around 62.5Mbps?

The way you choose to connect to the internet can affect the speed you get at your home in Banchory. An FTTP is currently the fastest broadband connection you can get in the UK however, at the time of writing, this is only available to 31.83% of households in the UK.

ADSL internet connections are the slowest, in some remote parts of the UK it's the only type of internet connection that's available.

What to look for when searching for a broadband provider in Banchory?

These days, the internet is as important as other essential utilities, some people might consider it the most important. Which means picking a reliable provider for your internet can be unnerving. Don't worry, we've covered four main points to think about when searching for a broadband provider in Banchory.

Availability

The first thing you need to think about before searching for a broadband provider in Banchory is the availability. Most homes in Banchory should be able to enjoy fibre or 'superfast' broadband connections, those living in rural homes may have trouble getting fast broadband.

However, new builds and properties that have been constructed in the last few years will likely have be able to get ultrafast FTTH as developers often tend to install the latest networks when building new homes.

Type of connection

What are the different types of connection in Banchory?

• Fibre broadband
• This is the fastest available internet connection in Banchory
• Fibre broadband is split into two categories, they are called 'Superfast' and 'Full Fibre'
• Superfast broadband gives you a minimum download speed of at least 24 Mbps.
• A Full Fibre broadband connection comes with downloads speeds from 300 Mbps up to 1 Gbps.
• ADSL or ADSL2
• An internet connection that's delivered through your traditional telephone line.
• Has a slower download speed of up to 24 Mbps.
• Available to 99.9% of Banchory homes.
• Cable
• Speed that are the same as, or faster than, fibre broadband.
• Available only via Virgin Media.
• Availability can be limited in some parts of Banchory.
• 4G/5G, Mobile, and Satellite Broadband
• The speed will depend on strength of the mobile signal in Banchory.
• Could prove more expensive unless you have an unlimited data tariff.
• Can tether to your smartphone without special equipment, although some of the mobile networks in the UK will not allow tethering.

Banchory broadband price

You should also think about the price you pay for broadband in Banchory. You will see many broadband providers are offering a low priced offer especially for new customers, but the price can quickly increase. You should always look in the terms and conditions of the deal before you sign up to a internet connection in Banchory. Some providers may even increase the price whilst you're in contract. We reported recently on the BT price hike which will be felt by millions of BT customers.

Banchory Broadband Reliability

The reliability of the broadband connection is in Banchory must also be considered, with so many people that work from home on a part-time or full-time basis, having a reliable internet connection to stay in touch with work is a priority.

When we're relaxing we're watching movies online or gaming online which without a reliable broadband connection at your Banchory home is something to think about.

Banchory broadband customer support

Lastly, the customer support of your Banchory internet connection is of utmost importance. There's a good chance you will never need to contact your broadband provider, but if you ever do need to speak to them a provider with excellent customer service that deals with your query in a fast and efficient manner should be considered when making a decision for a broadband internet provider in Banchory.

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Broadband FAQ

Below we've answered some our the most common questions that customers in Banchory have about their internet connection.

What's the telephone area code for Banchory

The landline area code, sometimes called the dialling code, for Banchory is 01224. When making a call to someone in Banchory, and you are not in the same area, you must add 01224 before the number you're trying to call.

How much does an 01224 Banchory call cost?

If you have a call plan with your landline or mobile tariff, the phone call is likely to be included with your tariff. If you don't have an included calls tariff, it should cost in the region of 10p per minute, plus a small call set-up charge.

If you are unsure whether you have inclusive calls, you should ask your provider before making the call to avoid unexpected charges on your bill.

How many telephone area codes are there in the UK? There's a total of 645 telephone area codes in the UK. UK area codes can be three, four, or five digits long.

Gas and Electricity Supply in Banchory

Residents in Banchory are free to choose their own supplier for gas and electricity, but whichever supplier they are with, the electricity and gas will always be maintained and supplied by the network operator for the region.

These network operators are officially called Distribution Network operators (DNOs) and these are the companies that own, operates and maintains the infrastructure that connects your Banchory home to the gas network and electricity grid.

Most of the time you won't need to contact the Banchory distribution network operator, but should you ever need to, you can find the distribution network operator for Banchory in this section.

You can find out more information about what a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) does in our Distribution Network Operator guide

Electricity Distribution Network Operator responsible for Banchory

The electricity distribution network operator for Banchory is SGN. You can find the SGN contact details in the table below:

The UK has six electricity distribution network operators:

1. Electricity North West
2. Northern Powergrid
3. SSE Networks
4. SP Energy Networks
5. UK Power Networks
6. Western Power Distribution

Power Generation near Banchory

There are no power plants within a 10 mile radius of Banchory.

Fossil Fuels

In 2021, 47.4% of the UK’s total electricity production was by burning fossil fuels. The majority of which was natural gas (42%) and coal (2.7%). Furthermore, a small percentage was produced from other kinds of fossil fuels (2.7%). The amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels varies each year.

Nuclear Power

16.1% of the UK's electricity came from nuclear reactors in 2021, this is expected to reduce in the next few years as the UK’s nuclear power stations are scheduled for closure, only one will still be generating energy 2035. However, there are plans to build new nuclear reactors such as Hinkley Point C which is currently being built.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy generated 40.3% of electricity in 2021, which is up from 29% in 2018. Renewable sources can include hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. This will conmtinue to rise as the UK is focussed on meeting its net-zero targets.

Municipalities Near Banchory

You might be wondering which municipalities are close to Banchory, in the table below you can see the closest five municipalities to Banchory.