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Why we ran a survey
Why we ran a survey
The community survey was a key part of the Aberdour Community Action Plan.
It was designed to give as many residents as possible a chance to share their views.
The survey helped us understand:
What people value about living in Aberdour
What works well and what could be better
What matters most for the future of the village
It forms the foundation for the next stages of this work.
How the survey worked
How the survey worked
The survey ran between August and October 2025.
It was available online and on paper
The survey was based on the Place Standard Tool, adapted for Aberdour
It had a mix of open and closed questions to improve the quality of the data
Fife Council supported the hosting and distribution of the survey
👉 More about the Place Standard Tool
Place Standard compass diagram (Place Standard Tool 2023)
Who took part
Who took part
The survey was open to anyone over 16 years old living, working or with a personal connection to Aberdour.
A total of 219 people completed the survey.
Responses came from across age groups and household types, and from people with different lengths of time living in Aberdour.
While many priorities were shared across generations, people often described their experiences and concerns in different ways.
This has helped build a fuller picture of village life.
Tot Survey Respondends: 219*Tot >16yo Population: 1318**
*Updated total Feb 2026**2022 census data for Aberdour
*Updated total Feb 2026**2022 census data for Aberdour
What the survey asked
What the survey asked
The survey asked people to reflect on everyday life in Aberdour, now and in the future.
It was organised around seven themes.
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Healthy Places and Communities
Healthy Places and Communities
Questions focused on housing, community spirit, local identity, and what makes Aberdour a good place to live.
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Opportunities for All Ages
Opportunities for All Ages
We asked about facilities, services, and activities for children, young people, adults, and older residents, and where improvements are needed.
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Wellbeing and Inclusion
Wellbeing and Inclusion
Questions explored social connection, access to activities, inclusion in community life, and what supports people’s wellbeing.
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Safety and Environment
Safety and Environment
We asked how safe and well-maintained people feel the village is, including buildings, streets, and outdoor spaces.
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Having What We Need
Having What We Need
This theme focused on access to shops, healthcare, services, and facilities that support everyday life.
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Connecting with Nature
Connecting with Nature
Questions explored the importance of beaches, green spaces, wildlife, and how easy it is to access and enjoy nature.
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Active Travel and Getting Around
Active Travel and Getting Around
We asked about walking, cycling, public transport, traffic, and parking, and how people move around the village.
How the survey has been analysed
How the survey has been analysed
The survey included a mix of closed questions and open-ended questions.
Using both types helps build a fuller picture.
Closed questions (such as yes/no or rating scales) provide clear, measurable information.
Open-ended questions allow people to explain their views in their own words and share the reasons behind their answers.
Together, these approaches help balance clear data with lived experience.
📊 Quantitative Data
📊 Quantitative Data
The closed questions in the survey have been analysed by Fife Council.
This analysis includes:
Percentages and rating scores
Charts and graphs showing patterns across responses
Comparisons across different themes and age groups
These results provide an overview of how people rated different aspects of life in Aberdour.
👉 Link to Quantitative Survey Results (by Fife Council)
📝 Qualitative Data
📝 Qualitative Data
The open-ended questions have been analysed by members of the Aberdour Community Action Plan group.
This work involves:
Reading all written responses in full
Identifying common themes and concerns
Producing clear, plain-language summaries for each survey theme
The aim is to reflect what people said accurately and fairly, without selecting individual comments or drawing conclusions too early.
These summaries are being checked within the group and will be shared openly.
👉 Link to Qualitative Survey Results Summaries (Aberdour CAP)Early findings
Early findings
Key Themes
Key Themes
Some broad themes emerged across responses:
Essential services & social anchors (post office, healthcare)
Housing pressure & suitability (including affordability)
Community cohesion & belonging
Anti-social behaviour & stewardship of shared spaces
Mobility, traffic & safe movement
Inclusive participation & social access
Childcare capacity
Governance and agency
Generational Patterns
Generational Patterns
Across all ages, residents share common priorities, but express them differently.
Younger adults (16–34) focus on everyday viability — access to services, affordable living, safe ways to get around, and spaces to connect.
Those aged 35–54 highlight childcare, housing pressure, traffic and trust in decision-making, reflecting time-poor, responsibility-heavy lives.
People aged 55–64 emphasise healthcare, safety, anti-social behaviour and protecting village character.
The 65+ group centres dignity, accessibility, care and community cohesion, anchoring concerns about wellbeing, independence and the long-term stewardship of Aberdour.
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