Postcode AB12 4XS (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB12 4XS and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB12 4XS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in November 2003 and is an active postcode. AB12 4XS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB12 4XS 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 4XS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to AB12 4XS is Downies Court which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Academy and is 165 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 573 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB12 4XS is The Paddock and is 449 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 4, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dil Se and is 452 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 25, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 35.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 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 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Downies Court 39 m
Bruntland Court 93 m
Oak Drive 121 m
Fern Place 198 m
Fern Drive 254 m
Bruntland Place 281 m
Whinpark Circle 306 m
Mosside Crescent 311 m
Moor Place 338 m
Bracken Road 340 m
Bruntland Road 407 m
Berrymuir Road 451 m
Muirend Road 686 m
B9077 7.92 km
B979 8.34 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB12 4XS

Introduction November 2003
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 4XS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Portlethen Academy School/college/university Pass
May 24, 2019
259 m
Real Life Options Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
January 10, 2012
400 m
Fishermoss Nursery School Other catering premises Pass
June 8, 2018
449 m
Fishermoss Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 24, 2011
449 m
Lethen Park Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 5, 2019
449 m
The Paddock Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 4, 2019
449 m
Chips On The Green Other catering premises Pass
May 24, 2019
452 m
Dil Se Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 25, 2020
452 m
McColls Retailers - other Pass
November 25, 2021
452 m
Portlethen Bowling Club Other catering premises Pass
December 4, 2006
452 m
Szechuan Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
October 3, 2018
452 m
The Sitting Room Other catering premises Pass
July 4, 2019
452 m
Zees Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 15, 2020
452 m
Portlethen Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 16, 2017
533 m
Portlethen School Nursery School/college/university Pass
December 17, 2019
533 m
The Fine Piece Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 17, 2021
533 m
The Leathan Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 23, 2022
533 m
Charles Michie Retailers - other Exempt
June 30, 2006
587 m
McColls Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
September 25, 2017
684 m
Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 12, 2020
684 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Academy Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Oak Drive Bus Stop/Station 191 m
Academy Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Bruntland Place Bus Stop/Station 271 m
Whinpark Circle Bus Stop/Station 389 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 573 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 573 m
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.05 km

Nearby Nature

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

Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 703 m
Furnes Hillock Hill Or Mountain 1.18 km
Englishman's Neuks Island 1.22 km
Strathfresh Rocks Island 1.25 km
Cammachmore Bay Bay 1.32 km
Portlethen Bay Bay 1.44 km
Craiglonny Island 1.48 km
Knaps of Downies Island 1.49 km
Downies Haven Bay 1.52 km
Craigmaroinn Island 1.55 km
Broad Haven Wetland 1.67 km
May Craig Island 1.79 km
Clashfarquhar Bay Bay 1.83 km
Reemit Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Coble Boards Island 2.05 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.1 Mbps 35.2 Mbps 70.67 Mbps
Upload 9.8 Mbps 10.4 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 14 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 52.3 17.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 122,028 kWh - mean 17,433 kWh : median 15,199 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 15,600 kWh - mean 2,229 kWh : median 1,934 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB12 4XS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.05735500
Longitude -2.13320000
OS Easting 392020
OS Northing 0796265
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5955
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003237
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Portlethen
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Portlethen - 06
Output Area / Small Area 6A3