The postcode AB15 8RJ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB15 8RJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB15 8RJ 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 AB15 8RJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to AB15 8RJ is B977 which is centered 7.14 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Sclattiebrae Drive and is 740 m away. The closest railway station is Dyce Rail Station, 6.45 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB15 8RJ is Westhill Golf Club and is 1.44 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 19, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 1.58 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on August 14, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 78.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 58.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for AB15 8RJ 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 AB15 8RJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB15 8RJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB15 8RJ
| 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 AB15 8RJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crombie Primary School | Pass and Eat Safe February 27, 2020 | 1.43 km | |
| Crombie School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 1.43 km | |
| Westhill Academy | Pass September 18, 2019 | 1.43 km | |
| Westhill Community Educ Centre | Pass November 27, 2018 | 1.43 km | |
| Westhill Kidz Klub | Pass November 27, 2018 | 1.43 km | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Pass February 28, 2018 | 1.43 km | |
| Lasan Indian Brasserie | Improvement Required April 10, 2019 | 1.43 km | |
| Trinity Church | Exempt February 27, 2014 | 1.43 km | |
| Westhill Kidz Klub Westhill Primary | Improvement Required November 27, 2018 | 1.43 km | |
| Westhill Primary School | Pass March 13, 2019 | 1.43 km | |
| Westhill Primary School Nursery | Pass September 11, 2018 | 1.43 km | |
| Westhill Golf Club | Pass July 19, 2018 | 1.44 km | |
| Holiday Inn Aberdeen West | Pass July 25, 2019 | 1.54 km | |
| Schools Out | Pass July 30, 2019 | 1.55 km | |
| Subway | Pass August 14, 2019 | 1.58 km | |
| Yan Oriental Restaurant | Pass April 10, 2019 | 1.58 km | |
| Costa | Pass September 13, 2018 | 1.59 km | |
| Domino's Pizza | Pass November 29, 2018 | 1.59 km | |
| Home Bargains | Pass February 26, 2019 | 1.59 km | |
| Low's Traditional Fish & Chips | Pass and Eat Safe March 27, 2018 | 1.59 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB15 8RJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sclattiebrae Drive | 740 m | |
| Blacklaws Brae | 940 m | |
| Craigston Gardens | 971 m | |
| Craigston Gardens | 980 m | |
| Hillside Crescent | 1 km | |
| Dyce Rail Station | 6.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB15 8RJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hill of Keir | 1.84 km | |
| Arnhall Moss | 1.87 km | |
| Elrick Hill | 2.07 km | |
| Brimmond Hill | 2.1 km | |
| Clinterty Woods | 2.93 km | |
| Auchronie Hill | 3.05 km | |
| West Woods | 3.18 km | |
| Kirkhill Forest | 3.33 km | |
| Easterskene Wood | 3.41 km | |
| Moss of Auchlea | 3.51 km | |
| Broomfield Plantation | 3.57 km | |
| Parkhead Wood | 3.62 km | |
| Kingshill Wood | 3.75 km | |
| Kingshill | 3.75 km | |
| Gueval Wood | 3.85 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB15 8RJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 43.2 Mbps | 78.9 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
| Upload | 9.1 Mbps | 14.6 Mbps | 30 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 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 21.7 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 8.3% | 66.7% | 113.2 | 21.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 58.3% | 58.3% | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.16782300 |
| Longitude | -2.27331500 |
| OS Easting | 383570 |
| OS Northing | 0808586 |
| 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 | Westhill and District |
| 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: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003288 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westhill North and South |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westhill North and South - 06 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |