The postcode AB12 4AB is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in July 2010 and is an active postcode. AB12 4AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB12 4AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of AB12 4AB as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.
The closest road name to AB12 4AB is Auchlee Wynd which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Schoolhill Road and is 163 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 1.11 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 336 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 17, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 152.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 26.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB12 4AB is covered by the Scotland police force association and Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB12 4AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB12 4AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB12 4AB
| Introduction | July 2010 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB12 4AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Foods Ltd | Pass July 12, 2019 | 98 m | |
| Davikki Bakery | Pass April 29, 2013 | 198 m | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Pass November 2, 2017 | 250 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | Pass December 17, 2019 | 336 m | |
| Baxter Storey | Pass December 11, 2017 | 440 m | |
| Sally's | Pass December 14, 2021 | 440 m | |
| McIntosh Donald (shop) | Pass May 3, 2011 | 578 m | |
| Hillside Primary School | Pass November 9, 2018 | 589 m | |
| Brewers Fayre | Pass August 29, 2019 | 773 m | |
| Portlethen Golf Club | Pass June 11, 2019 | 828 m | |
| McColls | Awaiting Inspection September 25, 2017 | 861 m | |
| Star Pizza | Pass February 12, 2020 | 861 m | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Awaiting Inspection September 14, 2021 | 867 m | |
| Asda Cafe | Pass August 30, 2019 | 867 m | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Pass April 19, 2018 | 867 m | |
| B & M Retail Limited | Pass April 27, 2017 | 867 m | |
| Great Western Pre School Nursery | Pass October 13, 2021 | 867 m | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Pass December 17, 2019 | 867 m | |
| Great Western Pre School 2 | Pass October 13, 2021 | 985 m | |
| Subway | Pass February 10, 2020 | 985 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB12 4AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Schoolhill Road | 163 m | |
| Balquharn Drive | 171 m | |
| Balquharn Drive | 178 m | |
| Hillside Road | 217 m | |
| Hillside Road | 229 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 8.66 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB12 4AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Reemit Hill | 1.31 km | |
| Duff's Hill | 1.31 km | |
| Furnes Hillock | 1.35 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 1.58 km | |
| Cairnwell Hill | 2.01 km | |
| Broad Haven | 2.05 km | |
| Arnot Boo | 2.17 km | |
| May Craig | 2.18 km | |
| Fairy Hillock | 2.2 km | |
| Portlethen Bay | 2.24 km | |
| Englishman's Neuks | 2.4 km | |
| Craigmaroinn | 2.48 km | |
| Earnsheugh Bay | 2.49 km | |
| Strathfresh Rocks | 2.58 km | |
| Fowls' Heugh | 2.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB12 4AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76 Mbps | 152.1 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 26.5 Mbps | 115 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 78.3 | 19.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 665 | 82.5 |
Energy usage data for AB12 4AB - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.07077100 |
| Longitude | -2.13546700 |
| OS Easting | 391885 |
| OS Northing | 0797757 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine |
| Electoral Ward | North Kincardine |
| Local Authority District | Aberdeenshire |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Aberdeen City and Shire |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Aberdeen |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Grampian |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Outer city hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003167 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Banchory-Devenick and Findon |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Banchory-Devenick and Findon - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C3 |