Your Complete Guide to Utilities in Strathdon

If you just moved and have some questions about Strathdon? Our utilities guide to Strathdon is going to provide you with everything about broadband, area codes, power generation and energy distributors, and Strathdon water and sewerage. Keep reading to learn everything about utilities in Strathdon.

About Strathdon, Aberdeenshire

Strathdon AB36 is located in the county of Aberdeenshire. Aberdeenshire has a population of 261,470 people.

Who supplies my water in Strathdon?

Strathdon water services are supplied by Scottish Water. In the table below are the contact numbers for Scottish Water:

Getting in touch with your water supplier for Strathdon

Speaking to an advisor at Scottish Water is one of many options to deal with your Strathdon water issues.

In the table below you will find the contact numbers for Scottish Water general enquiries and emergencies.

Write to Scottish Water

You can also get in touch with Scottish Water, either by email or with a letter in the post. You can also send your request via the Scottish Water website.

Customer that want to post a letter to Scottish Water can do so by writing to the Scottish Water address below:

Customers that would rather email Scottish Water, you can use the email address below:

Price of water in Strathdon

Water rates in Strathdon are based on if your home has a water meter or not. It's easy to find out if your Strathdon water rates are metered or not by checking your water bill or by speaking to the supplier. Homes with metered Strathdon water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills.

Metered Customers in Strathdon

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

Unmetered Customers in Strathdon

Customers that don't have a water meter at their Strathdon home have an annual charge for their water consumption. This charge is fixed, meaning your water bill will stay the same no matter how much water you use at your Strathdon home.

The rate unmetered customers pay for water in Strathdon is based on the rateable value of your home. The rateable value calculation of your Strathdon water rates will have been determined by the local council in the 90s and are unlikey to have changed since then.

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

Customers with bigger families that use more water will probably not benefit by getting a water meter installed.

How do I pay my Strathdon water bill?

First, you must sign up and register with Scottish Water. Once you've registered an account with Scottish Water, you can decide how you would like to pay your bill, such as:

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

You should also be able to choose how frequently you pay your Strathdon bill. Whilst some customers prefer to make a single annual payment, other customers might want to settle for quarterly, monthly, or even weekly payments instead. As soon as you've set up your Scottish Water account, you will be able to choose how you pay your water bill, and how often you need to pay it.

Can I switch the water supplier in Strathdon?

Unfortunately, your water supplier is fixed and depends on the catchment area based on your postcode. As a customer in Strathdon AB36, 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.

Strathdon Water Frequently Asked Questions

Below we have answered the most commonly asked questions that customers in Strathdon have about their water supply.

Broadband in Strathdon AB36

The speed of your broadband connection at your Strathdon home is dependant upon several factors such as:

• The type of connection (ADSL, Fibre, or Cable)
• Proximity of the local telephone exchange
• Where you've placed your router
• If you're using wi-fi or ethernet
• Your internet service provider or ISP

Test how fast your internet is and see if it matches the average internet speed in Strathdon with our quick and easy to use internet speed test tool.

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

The type of internet connection you have can have an effect on the speed you get in Strathdon. An FTTP is the best kind of broadband connection available in the UK at the time of writing, this has been rolled out to 31.83% of households in the UK.

ADSL is the slowest type of connection, in parts of the UK that are more remote it is the only means of connection available.

Things to consider when picking a broadband provider in Strathdon?

These days, the internet is as important as other essential utilities, maybe even more important. That means choosing an internet service provider might seem daunting at first. Don't worry, we've listed the four important points worth considering before picking a broadband provider in Strathdon.

Availability

The first point to bear in mind before picking a broadband provider in Strathdon is the issue of availability. The majority of homes in Strathdon should be able to enjoy fibre or 'superfast' connections, those living in rural homes could face issues getting access to the fastest internet.

Although, homes that have been built in the last few years should be able to enjoy access to the FTTH since developers often install the latest infrastructure when constructing new homes.

Type of connection

How can I connect to the internet in Strathdon?

• Fibre broadband
• This is the fastest type of connection you can get in Strathdon
• 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 connection has a faster download speed 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.
• High availability with for 99.9% of Strathdon homes.
• Cable
• A similar or even faster download speed than fibre broadband.
• Can only choose Virgin Media.
• Limited availability in some parts of Strathdon.
• 4G/5G, Mobile, and Satellite Broadband
• Speed depends on strength of the mobile coverage in Strathdon.
• Can be more expensive for heavy users without unlimited data.
• You don't need a router if you tether the connection to your smartphone, however there are some mobile networks that restrict tethered connections.

Strathdon broadband price

Another important consideration is how much it costs for the broadband in Strathdon. There are many providers offering a low priced offer especially for new customers, but the price is often for a limited period. We recommend you double check the small print of the offer when you sign up for a internet service in Strathdon. There are some providers that will increase the price you pay before your contract has finished. In the news recently, there was a BT price hike that has affected millions of customers.

Strathdon Broadband Reliability

The reliability of the broadband connection is in Strathdon should also be considered, with many of us working from home full-time or just a few days per week, we need to have a reliable internet connection to stay in touch with work can be extremely important.

The times when we're not working we're streaming movies or playing online games with friends meaning without an internet connection that's reliable at your Strathdon home is going to be important.

Strathdon broadband customer service

Lastly, the customer service of your Strathdon broadband connection is extremely important. There's a good chance you will never need to contact the internet service provider you choose, however, if you have an issue and need to get in touch with them a high level of customer support that deals with your query efficiently and quickly is definitely something worth considering when making a decision for a broadband internet provider in Strathdon.

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Broadband FAQ

Our FAQ contains the answers to the most asked questions from customers in Strathdon have about their internet connection.

What's the landline area code in Strathdon

The telephone dialling code, sometimes called the area code, for Strathdon is 01806. When making a call to someone in Strathdon, and you are in a different area, you should add 01806 to the number you're calling.

How much does an 01806 Strathdon call cost?

If you have calls included with your mobile or landline tariff, then the call cost is likely to be included as part of your tariff. Without an inclusive calls plan, the cost of the call will be about 10p per minute, plus a small call set-up charge.

If you are uncertain whether you have a plan that includes calls, we recommend getting in touch with your provider before making the call so you don't find unexpected charges on your telephone bill.

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

Gas and Electricity Supply in Strathdon

People living in Strathdon are able to choose their gas and electricity supplier, but regardless of the supplier they are billed by, the gas and electricity is going to be distributed and taken care of by the regional network operator.

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 Strathdon home to the gas network and electricity grid.

In many cases you will never need to ever contact the Strathdon distribution network operator, but should you ever need to, you can find the distribution network operator for Strathdon in this section.

Learn more about what a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) does in our Distribution Network Operator guide

Electricity Distribution Network Operator in Strathdon

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

There are a total of six electricity distribution network operators that cover the UK:

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 Strathdon

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

Fossil Fuels

In 2021, fossil fuels accounted for 47.4% of the UK’s electricity generation. This was mostly in the form of natural gas (42%) and coal (2.7%). Furthermore, a small amount was produced from other types of fossil fuels (2.7%). The electricity produced from fossil fuels does change each year.

Nuclear Power

16.1% of the UK's electricity came from nuclear reactors in 2021, in the next few years we can expect this to reduce as nuclear power stations in the UK’s begin to close, by 2035 there will only one nuclear power plant still producing energy. However, new nuclear reactors are being planned such as Hinkley Point C which is under construction.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy accounted for 40.3% of electricity in 2021, an increase from 29% in 2018. Renewable fuel sources include wind, solar, hydro, and biomass. This will conmtinue to rise as the UK strives to hit its net-zero targets.

Towns and Cities Near Strathdon

Perhaps you're wondering which towns and cities are close to Strathdon, we've found the five nearest towns and cities to Strathdon.