Postcode AB12 4BG (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4BG and nearby postcodes

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

AB12 4BG 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 4BG as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to AB12 4BG is Boswell Way which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Broomfield Park and is 229 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 1.04 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 290 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 10, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 53.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14 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 2.8 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 4BG 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 4BG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Boswell Way 21 m
Boswell Avenue 61 m
Boswell Road 81 m
Boswell Walk 123 m
Boswell Wynd 137 m
Clashfarquhar Crescent 271 m
Broomfield Park 285 m
Muirend Court 316 m
Craighead Avenue 322 m
Muirend Road 405 m
Bruntland Road 555 m
B9077 7.08 km
B979 7.51 km
A93 29.49 km
A90 41.2 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4BG

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 4BG - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Broomfield Park Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Broomfield Park Bus Stop/Station 301 m
Shopping Centre Bus Stop/Station 366 m
Whinpark Circle Bus Stop/Station 444 m
Asda Bus Stop/Station 447 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.04 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.04 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.86 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.33 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 2.05 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 2.07 km
Cammachmore Bay Bay 2.13 km
Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.22 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 2.22 km
Craiglonny Island 2.26 km
Knaps of Downies Island 2.27 km
Downies Haven Bay 2.28 km
Broad Haven Wetland 2.34 km
Craigmaroinn Island 2.36 km
Hill of Auchlee Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 53.6 Mbps 75.11 Mbps
Upload 15 Mbps 14 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 6
30-300 Mbps 100% 56.3 14.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 251,397 kWh - mean 17,957 kWh : median 17,944 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

14 meters consuming 49,048 kWh - mean 3,503 kWh : median 3,271 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB12 4BG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.06113900
Longitude -2.14514300
OS Easting 391296
OS Northing 0796686
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