Postcode AB12 4AF (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4AF and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB12 4AF is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 2012 and is an active postcode. AB12 4AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB12 4AF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 4AF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB12 4AF is Balquharn Way which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balquharn Drive and is 50 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 1.01 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 530 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 17, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 41.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.6 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 1.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB12 4AF 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB12 4AF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB12 4AF, and the approximate distance away.

Balquharn Way 27 m
Balquharn Drive 45 m
Balquharn Circle 99 m
Balquharn Place 120 m
Redmire Crescent 127 m
Clochandighter Close 136 m
Clochandighter Terrace 165 m
Clochandighter Drive 170 m
Redmire Avenue 181 m
Schoolhill Rise 199 m
Auchlee Wynd 219 m
Schoolhill Road 245 m
Auchlee Gardens 289 m
Hillside Place 345 m
Hillside Drive 386 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4AF

Introduction June 2012
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB12 4AF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Davikki Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
April 29, 2013
154 m
J Foods Ltd Other catering premises Pass
July 12, 2019
185 m
Baxter Storey Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2017
416 m
Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 14, 2021
416 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 2, 2017
447 m
McIntosh Donald (shop) Retailers - other Pass
May 3, 2011
454 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 17, 2019
530 m
Brewers Fayre Other catering premises Pass
August 29, 2019
568 m
Hillside Primary School School/college/university Pass
November 9, 2018
652 m
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 14, 2021
667 m
Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 30, 2019
667 m
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 19, 2018
667 m
B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other Pass
April 27, 2017
667 m
Great Western Pre School Nursery Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
667 m
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 17, 2019
667 m
Portlethen Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
June 11, 2019
700 m
McColls Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 25, 2017
738 m
Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 12, 2020
738 m
Great Western Pre School 2 Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
783 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 10, 2020
783 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB12 4AF - Data from Apr 2022

Balquharn Drive Bus Stop/Station 50 m
Balquharn Drive Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Roadside of Cookston Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Roadside of Cookston Bus Stop/Station 294 m
Schoolhill Road Bus Stop/Station 369 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.01 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.01 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.86 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB12 4AF - Data from Dec 2021

Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Duff's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 2.03 km
Broad Haven Wetland 2.06 km
May Craig Island 2.19 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 2.19 km
Arnot Boo Bay 2.23 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 2.3 km
Craigmaroinn Island 2.42 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 2.46 km
Cammachmore Bay Bay 2.57 km
Earnsheugh Bay Bay 2.62 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB12 4AF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 36.1 Mbps 41.9 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 8.8 Mbps 9.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 27 8
30-300 Mbps 0% 44.5 10
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 86,022 kWh - mean 7,820 kWh : median 7,511 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 30,677 kWh - mean 2,789 kWh : median 2,859 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB12 4AF - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.06917000
Longitude -2.13715900
OS Easting 391782
OS Northing 0797579
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5745
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000027
Travel To Work Area Aberdeen

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
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
Fetteresso, Netherley and Catter
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Fetteresso, Netherley and Catter - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A1