Postcode AB12 4QB (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4QB and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB12 4QB is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB12 4QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB12 4QB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 4QB as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.

The closest road name to AB12 4QB is Cookston Road which is centered 217 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Thistle Drive and is 59 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 551 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB12 4QB is The Leathan and is 512 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on February 23, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Star Pizza and is 286 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 12, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cookston Road 217 m
Piper Place 224 m
Claymore Avenue 249 m
Rowanbank Road 250 m
Burnside Gardens 264 m
Barclayhill Place 280 m
Devenick Drive 321 m
Balquharn Circle 355 m
Glascairn Avenue 376 m
Muirend Road 500 m
Thistle Drive 510 m
Mosside Drive 568 m
B9077 7.57 km
B979 7.83 km
A93 30.23 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4QB

Introduction June 1996
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 4QB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
McIntosh Donald (shop) Retailers - other Pass
May 3, 2011
0 m
Baxter Storey Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2017
260 m
Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 14, 2021
260 m
McColls Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 25, 2017
286 m
Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 12, 2020
286 m
Davikki Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
April 29, 2013
379 m
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 14, 2021
482 m
Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 30, 2019
482 m
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 19, 2018
482 m
B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other Pass
April 27, 2017
482 m
Great Western Pre School Nursery Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
482 m
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 17, 2019
482 m
J Foods Ltd Other catering premises Pass
July 12, 2019
487 m
Portlethen Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 16, 2017
512 m
Portlethen School Nursery School/college/university Pass
December 17, 2019
512 m
The Fine Piece Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 17, 2021
512 m
The Leathan Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 23, 2022
512 m
Brewers Fayre Other catering premises Pass
August 29, 2019
515 m
Real Life Options Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
January 10, 2012
532 m
Great Western Pre School 2 Other catering premises Pass
October 13, 2021
603 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Thistle Drive Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Thistle Drive Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Glebe Court Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Glebe Court Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Roadside of Cookston Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 551 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 553 m
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.15 km

Nearby Nature

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

Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 973 m
Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.33 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.55 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.64 km
Broad Haven Wetland 1.69 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 1.76 km
May Craig Island 1.82 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 1.85 km
Duff's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.87 km
Arnot Boo Bay 1.93 km
Craigmaroinn Island 1.98 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 2.01 km
Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.03 km
Cammachmore Bay Bay 2.12 km
Craiglonny Island 2.3 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.06574300
Longitude -2.13310700
OS Easting 392027
OS Northing 0797197
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4304
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Ageing city dwellers
Subgroup: Ageing communities and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003170
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Banchory-Devenick and Findon
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Banchory-Devenick and Findon - 04
Output Area / Small Area 7D1