Postcode AB12 4BD (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4BD and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB12 4BD is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. AB12 4BD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB12 4BD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 4BD as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to AB12 4BD is Boswell Avenue which is centered 44 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Broomfield Park and is 265 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 1.09 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 356 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 10, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 50.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 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 4BD 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 4BD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Boswell Avenue 44 m
Boswell Walk 57 m
Boswell Way 84 m
Boswell Road 86 m
Boswell Wynd 140 m
Broomfield Park 298 m
Muirend Road 468 m
Bruntland Road 547 m
B9077 7.06 km
B979 7.5 km
A93 29.45 km
A90 41.13 km
A92 53.12 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4BD

Introduction June 1997
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 4BD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Great Western Pre School 2 Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
356 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 10, 2020
356 m
The Ashvale Fish Restaurant Other catering premises Pass
May 3, 2019
356 m
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 14, 2021
477 m
Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 30, 2019
477 m
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 19, 2018
477 m
B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other Pass
April 27, 2017
477 m
Great Western Pre School Nursery Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
477 m
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 17, 2019
477 m
Brewers Fayre Other catering premises Pass
August 29, 2019
515 m
Chips On The Green Other catering premises Pass
May 24, 2019
564 m
Dil Se Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 25, 2020
564 m
McColls Retailers - other Pass
November 25, 2021
564 m
Portlethen Bowling Club Other catering premises Pass
December 4, 2006
564 m
Szechuan Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
October 3, 2018
564 m
The Sitting Room Other catering premises Pass
July 4, 2019
564 m
Zees Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 15, 2020
564 m
Fishermoss Nursery School Other catering premises Pass
June 8, 2018
650 m
Fishermoss Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 24, 2011
650 m
Lethen Park Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 5, 2019
650 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Broomfield Park Bus Stop/Station 265 m
Broomfield Park Bus Stop/Station 329 m
Shopping Centre Bus Stop/Station 428 m
Whinpark Circle Bus Stop/Station 453 m
Whinpark Circle Bus Stop/Station 475 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.09 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.1 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.92 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.32 km
Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.75 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 2.07 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 2.08 km
Cammachmore Bay Bay 2.13 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 2.26 km
Craiglonny Island 2.26 km
Knaps of Downies Island 2.27 km
Downies Haven Bay 2.28 km
Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.28 km
Hill of Auchlee Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Broad Haven Wetland 2.39 km
Craigmaroinn Island 2.39 km
Clashfarquhar Bay Bay 2.48 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 63.6 Mbps 50.3 Mbps 78.12 Mbps
Upload 17.3 Mbps 12.9 Mbps 19.53 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5.5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 63 16.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 174,853 kWh - mean 14,571 kWh : median 12,707 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 47,651 kWh - mean 3,971 kWh : median 3,581 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB12 4BD - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.06070700
Longitude -2.14591600
OS Easting 391249
OS Northing 0796638
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6879
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003167
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Portlethen
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Portlethen - 02
Output Area / Small Area 6B3