Postcode AB12 4AL (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4AL and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to AB12 4AL is Redmire Crescent which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balquharn Drive and is 124 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 500 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 17, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 82.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 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 2.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Redmire Crescent 32 m
Redmire Avenue 89 m
Balquharn Drive 109 m
Balquharn Way 127 m
Clochandighter Close 162 m
Auchlee Wynd 185 m
Clochandighter Drive 190 m
Balquharn Circle 201 m
Well Brae 208 m
Balquharn Place 212 m
Clochandighter Terrace 221 m
Auchlee Gardens 234 m
Schoolhill Road 249 m
Schoolhill Rise 277 m
Bishopston Gardens 277 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4AL

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 4AL - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Balquharn Drive Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Balquharn Drive Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Schoolhill Road Bus Stop/Station 313 m
Hillside Road Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Hillside Road Bus Stop/Station 330 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.78 km

Nearby Nature

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

Duff's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.85 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
Broad Haven Wetland 2.13 km
May Craig Island 2.26 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 2.28 km
Arnot Boo Bay 2.29 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 2.4 km
Craigmaroinn Island 2.52 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 2.57 km
Earnsheugh Bay Bay 2.64 km
Cammachmore Bay Bay 2.67 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.1 Mbps 82.5 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 8.8 Mbps 14.6 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 27.5 8.5
30-300 Mbps 0% 53.3 11.5
300+ Mbps 100% 665 82.5

Gas Consumption

42 meters consuming 617,930 kWh - mean 14,713 kWh : median 13,482 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

42 meters consuming 174,796 kWh - mean 4,162 kWh : median 3,491 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB12 4AL - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.07002200
Longitude -2.13780600
OS Easting 391743
OS Northing 0797674
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