Postcode AB12 4RB (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4RB and nearby postcodes

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

AB12 4RB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 4RB as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to AB12 4RB is Hillside Mews which is centered 85 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hillside and is 323 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 1.11 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB12 4RB is The Leathan and is 1.11 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on February 23, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 198 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 17, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 37.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 16.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hillside Mews 85 m
Chris Mennie Walk 86 m
Hillside Lane 110 m
Schoolhill Place 121 m
Hillside Road 133 m
Hillside Avenue 202 m
Sunnyside Drive 219 m
Hillside Drive 226 m
Sunnyside Court 232 m
Mosside Avenue 243 m
Craigleith Drive 311 m
Craigleith Avenue 317 m
Eskywell Drive 339 m
Eskywell Place 349 m
B9077 7.67 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4RB

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 4RB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 17, 2019
198 m
J Foods Ltd Other catering premises Pass
July 12, 2019
422 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 2, 2017
436 m
Baxter Storey Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2017
462 m
Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 14, 2021
462 m
Davikki Bakery Manufacturers/packers Pass
April 29, 2013
483 m
McIntosh Donald (shop) Retailers - other Pass
May 3, 2011
718 m
McColls Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 25, 2017
930 m
Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 12, 2020
930 m
Hillside Primary School School/college/university Pass
November 9, 2018
941 m
Portlethen Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 16, 2017
1.11 km
Portlethen School Nursery School/college/university Pass
December 17, 2019
1.11 km
The Fine Piece Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 17, 2021
1.11 km
The Leathan Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 23, 2022
1.11 km
Brewers Fayre Other catering premises Pass
August 29, 2019
1.11 km
Charles Michie Retailers - other Exempt
June 30, 2006
1.15 km
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 14, 2021
1.16 km
Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 30, 2019
1.16 km
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 19, 2018
1.16 km
B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other Pass
April 27, 2017
1.16 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hillside Bus Stop/Station 323 m
Hillside Bus Stop/Station 360 m
Schoolhill Road Bus Stop/Station 373 m
Roadside of Cookston Bus Stop/Station 413 m
Schoolhill Drive Bus Stop/Station 442 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.44 km

Nearby Nature

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

Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 863 m
Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.1 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.15 km
Duff's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.29 km
Broad Haven Wetland 1.75 km
Arnot Boo Bay 1.8 km
May Craig Island 1.87 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 2.03 km
Earnsheugh Bay Bay 2.04 km
Fowls' Heugh Bay 2.23 km
Craigmaroinn Island 2.29 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 2.29 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 2.31 km
Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.46 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 2.53 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 24.7 Mbps 37.5 Mbps 160 Mbps
Upload 4.9 Mbps 6.9 Mbps 30 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.7 0.7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.9 1.9
30-300 Mbps 83.3% 59.4 12.9
300+ Mbps 16.7% - -

Electricity Consumption

29 meters consuming 268,675 kWh - mean 9,265 kWh : median 6,603 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB12 4RB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.07159800
Longitude -2.12822100
OS Easting 392325
OS Northing 0797850
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6121
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
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 - 02
Output Area / Small Area 8A1