The postcode AB12 4WS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 2012 and is an active postcode. AB12 4WS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB12 4WS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 4WS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to AB12 4WS is Duffshill Way which is centered 20 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Schoolhill and is 119 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 1.51 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 343 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 17, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 35.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 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 4WS 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 4WS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB12 4WS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB12 4WS
| Introduction | August 2012 |
| 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 4WS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Pass December 17, 2019 | 343 m | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Pass November 2, 2017 | 479 m | |
| J Foods Ltd | Pass July 12, 2019 | 694 m | |
| Davikki Bakery | Pass April 29, 2013 | 791 m | |
| Baxter Storey | Pass December 11, 2017 | 850 m | |
| Sally's | Pass December 14, 2021 | 850 m | |
| Hillside Primary School | Pass November 9, 2018 | 912 m | |
| McIntosh Donald (shop) | Pass May 3, 2011 | 1.1 km | |
| McColls | Awaiting Inspection September 25, 2017 | 1.33 km | |
| Star Pizza | Pass February 12, 2020 | 1.33 km | |
| Brewers Fayre | Pass August 29, 2019 | 1.43 km | |
| Portlethen Golf Club | Pass June 11, 2019 | 1.43 km | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Awaiting Inspection September 14, 2021 | 1.5 km | |
| Asda Cafe | Pass August 30, 2019 | 1.5 km | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Pass April 19, 2018 | 1.5 km | |
| B & M Retail Limited | Pass April 27, 2017 | 1.5 km | |
| Great Western Pre School Nursery | Pass October 13, 2021 | 1.5 km | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Pass December 17, 2019 | 1.5 km | |
| Portlethen Primary School | Pass November 16, 2017 | 1.51 km | |
| Portlethen School Nursery | Pass December 17, 2019 | 1.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB12 4WS - Data from Apr 2022
| Schoolhill | 119 m | |
| Schoolhill | 129 m | |
| Hillside | 332 m | |
| Bankhead Drive | 354 m | |
| Hillside | 363 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 1.51 km | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 1.51 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 8.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB12 4WS - Data from Dec 2021
| Duff's Hill | 930 m | |
| Reemit Hill | 954 m | |
| Gallows Hill | 1.24 km | |
| Furnes Hillock | 1.44 km | |
| Arnot Boo | 2 km | |
| Earnsheugh Bay | 2.02 km | |
| Broad Haven | 2.04 km | |
| May Craig | 2.15 km | |
| Blue Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Fowls' Heugh | 2.16 km | |
| Portlethen Bay | 2.37 km | |
| Cran Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Partan Skelly | 2.47 km | |
| Clashrodney | 2.61 km | |
| Cairnwell Hill | 2.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB12 4WS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 38 Mbps | 35.4 Mbps | 58.27 Mbps |
| Upload | 7 Mbps | 7.3 Mbps | 12.25 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 25 | 12 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 41.3 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB12 4WS - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.07521600 |
| Longitude | -2.12817600 |
| OS Easting | 392328 |
| OS Northing | 0798251 |
| 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 | S34000052 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Banchory-Devenick and Findon |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Banchory-Devenick and Findon - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |