The postcode AB12 4QS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB12 4QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB12 4QS 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 4QS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to AB12 4QS is Muirend Court which is centered 225 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Asda and is 197 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 874 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from McDonalds Restaurants Ltd and is 172 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 17, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for AB12 4QS 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB12 4QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB12 4QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB12 4QS
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB12 4QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Fayre | Pass August 29, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Awaiting Inspection September 14, 2021 | 172 m | |
| Asda Cafe | Pass August 30, 2019 | 172 m | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Pass April 19, 2018 | 172 m | |
| B & M Retail Limited | Pass April 27, 2017 | 172 m | |
| Great Western Pre School Nursery | Pass October 13, 2021 | 172 m | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Pass December 17, 2019 | 172 m | |
| Great Western Pre School 2 | Pass October 13, 2021 | 240 m | |
| Subway | Pass February 10, 2020 | 240 m | |
| The Ashvale Fish Restaurant | Pass May 3, 2019 | 240 m | |
| McIntosh Donald (shop) | Pass May 3, 2011 | 515 m | |
| McColls | Awaiting Inspection September 25, 2017 | 632 m | |
| Star Pizza | Pass February 12, 2020 | 632 m | |
| Real Life Options | Exempt January 10, 2012 | 636 m | |
| Davikki Bakery | Pass April 29, 2013 | 640 m | |
| Portlethen Golf Club | Pass June 11, 2019 | 658 m | |
| Baxter Storey | Pass December 11, 2017 | 725 m | |
| Sally's | Pass December 14, 2021 | 725 m | |
| J Foods Ltd | Pass July 12, 2019 | 732 m | |
| Portlethen Primary School | Pass November 16, 2017 | 802 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB12 4QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Asda | 197 m | |
| Shopping Centre | 260 m | |
| Shopping Centre | 265 m | |
| Rowanbank Road | 353 m | |
| Rowanbank Road | 360 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 874 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 876 m | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 9.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB12 4QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Furnes Hillock | 1.45 km | |
| Cairnwell Hill | 1.52 km | |
| Fairy Hillock | 1.59 km | |
| Reemit Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Duff's Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Englishman's Neuks | 2.09 km | |
| Portlethen Bay | 2.13 km | |
| Broad Haven | 2.14 km | |
| Strathfresh Rocks | 2.18 km | |
| Cammachmore Bay | 2.26 km | |
| May Craig | 2.27 km | |
| Craigmaroinn | 2.31 km | |
| Craiglonny | 2.42 km | |
| Arnot Boo | 2.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB12 4QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.06460200 |
| Longitude | -2.14133100 |
| OS Easting | 391528 |
| OS Northing | 0797071 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Aberdeen |
| 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 |
| 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 |