Postcode AB12 4AG (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4AG and nearby postcodes

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

AB12 4AG 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 4AG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB12 4AG is Balquharn Drive which is centered 18 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balquharn Drive and is 112 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 1.03 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 585 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 17, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 153.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.1 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 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB12 4AG 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 4AG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Balquharn Drive 18 m
Balquharn Way 58 m
Balquharn Place 108 m
Balquharn Circle 131 m
Redmire Crescent 143 m
Redmire Avenue 163 m
Clochandighter Close 197 m
Clochandighter Terrace 227 m
Clochandighter Drive 231 m
Schoolhill Rise 254 m
Auchlee Wynd 269 m
Schoolhill Road 306 m
Auchlee Gardens 333 m
B9077 7.16 km
B979 7.38 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4AG

Introduction August 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 4AG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Davikki Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
April 29, 2013
214 m
J Foods Ltd Other catering premises Pass
July 12, 2019
246 m
Baxter Storey Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2017
468 m
Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 14, 2021
468 m
McIntosh Donald (shop) Retailers - other Pass
May 3, 2011
478 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 2, 2017
483 m
Brewers Fayre Other catering premises Pass
August 29, 2019
529 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 17, 2019
585 m
Hillside Primary School School/college/university Pass
November 9, 2018
634 m
Portlethen Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
June 11, 2019
639 m
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 14, 2021
641 m
Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 30, 2019
641 m
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 19, 2018
641 m
B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other Pass
April 27, 2017
641 m
Great Western Pre School Nursery Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
641 m
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 17, 2019
641 m
Great Western Pre School 2 Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
752 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 10, 2020
752 m
The Ashvale Fish Restaurant Other catering premises Pass
May 3, 2019
752 m
McColls Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 25, 2017
757 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Balquharn Drive Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Balquharn Drive Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Roadside of Cookston Bus Stop/Station 315 m
Roadside of Cookston Bus Stop/Station 352 m
Schoolhill Road Bus Stop/Station 413 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.03 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.03 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.89 km

Nearby Nature

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

Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.39 km
Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Duff's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 2.02 km
Broad Haven Wetland 2.11 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 2.23 km
May Craig Island 2.23 km
Arnot Boo Bay 2.28 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 2.32 km
Craigmaroinn Island 2.46 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 2.48 km
Cammachmore Bay Bay 2.58 km
Earnsheugh Bay Bay 2.68 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 38.2 Mbps 153.3 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 7.2 Mbps 21.1 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 10 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21.3 5.7
30-300 Mbps 0% 57.1 11
300+ Mbps 100% 1000 115

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 257,990 kWh - mean 13,578 kWh : median 13,642 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

19 meters consuming 72,310 kWh - mean 3,806 kWh : median 3,428 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB12 4AG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.06903400
Longitude -2.13816500
OS Easting 391721
OS Northing 0797564
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