The postcode AB12 4RF is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB12 4RF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB12 4RF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 4RF as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to AB12 4RF is Piper Place which is centered 49 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Thistle Drive and is 214 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 430 m away.
The local pub for residents of AB12 4RF is The Leathan and is 431 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 277 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 12, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 43.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.2 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 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB12 4RF 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 4RF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB12 4RF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB12 4RF
| 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 4RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh Donald (shop) | Pass May 3, 2011 | 270 m | |
| McColls | Awaiting Inspection September 25, 2017 | 277 m | |
| Star Pizza | Pass February 12, 2020 | 277 m | |
| Baxter Storey | Pass December 11, 2017 | 280 m | |
| Sally's | Pass December 14, 2021 | 280 m | |
| Portlethen Primary School | Pass November 16, 2017 | 431 m | |
| Portlethen School Nursery | Pass December 17, 2019 | 431 m | |
| The Fine Piece Cafe | Pass November 17, 2021 | 431 m | |
| The Leathan | Pass February 23, 2022 | 431 m | |
| Charles Michie | Exempt June 30, 2006 | 480 m | |
| Davikki Bakery | Pass April 29, 2013 | 535 m | |
| Real Life Options | Exempt January 10, 2012 | 576 m | |
| J Foods Ltd | Pass July 12, 2019 | 619 m | |
| Portlethen Academy | Pass May 24, 2019 | 695 m | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Awaiting Inspection September 14, 2021 | 712 m | |
| Asda Cafe | Pass August 30, 2019 | 712 m | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Pass April 19, 2018 | 712 m | |
| B & M Retail Limited | Pass April 27, 2017 | 712 m | |
| Great Western Pre School Nursery | Pass October 13, 2021 | 712 m | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Pass December 17, 2019 | 712 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB12 4RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Thistle Drive | 214 m | |
| Thistle Drive | 228 m | |
| Glebe Court | 231 m | |
| Glebe Court | 250 m | |
| Glebe Court | 298 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 430 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 431 m | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 9.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB12 4RF - Data from Dec 2021
| Furnes Hillock | 707 m | |
| Reemit Hill | 1.12 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 1.32 km | |
| Broad Haven | 1.42 km | |
| Portlethen Bay | 1.54 km | |
| May Craig | 1.55 km | |
| Fairy Hillock | 1.63 km | |
| Arnot Boo | 1.66 km | |
| Englishman's Neuks | 1.68 km | |
| Craigmaroinn | 1.77 km | |
| Strathfresh Rocks | 1.88 km | |
| Duff's Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Cammachmore Bay | 2 km | |
| Craiglonny | 2.2 km | |
| Knaps of Downies | 2.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB12 4RF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 43.4 Mbps | 72.68 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22.9 | 3.6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 47.7 | 12.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB12 4RF - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.06550500 |
| Longitude | -2.12867000 |
| OS Easting | 392296 |
| OS Northing | 0797170 |
| 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: 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 | S34003398 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Banchory-Devenick and Findon |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Banchory-Devenick and Findon - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |