Postcode AB2 3AS (Aberdeen City) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB2 3AS and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB2 3AS is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB2 3AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB2 3AS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 AB2 3AS as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to AB2 3AS is Farrier Lane which is centered 53 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shoe Lane and is 40 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 714 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB2 3AS is KINGS BAR and is 26 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from LAHORE KARAHI and is 101 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on June 18, 2019.

Policing for AB2 3AS is covered by the Scotland police force association and Aberdeen City 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 AB2 3AS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB2 3AS, and the approximate distance away.

Farrier Lane 53 m
Mealmarket Street 63 m
Shoe Lane 88 m
Poultry Market Lane 129 m
Queen Street 133 m
East North Street 140 m
Princes Street 142 m
Frederick Street 147 m
Littlejohn Street 151 m
Peacock's Close 172 m
Park Place 186 m
Summerfield Terrace 194 m
Park Lane 207 m
West North Street 211 m
St Paul Street 239 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 3AS

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1996
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 AB2 3AS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
COFFEE/LUNCH CAFE @ N. CHURCH OF ST. AND Other catering premises Pass
April 4, 2015
26 m
KINGS BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 1, 2018
26 m
GALA CLUBS Other catering premises Pass
February 24, 2016
66 m
TOFI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
67 m
THE LEMON TREE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 17, 2018
70 m
ABERDEEN CHILDRENS SERVICES Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 13, 2018
99 m
LAHORE KARAHI Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
June 18, 2019
101 m
RICE N SPICE Retailers - other Pass
July 11, 2019
101 m
SEVEN TEA Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
117 m
AROMA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 27, 2015
121 m
SALTOUN ARMS Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 14, 2021
121 m
AFB CONTRACTS LTD Mobile caterer Pass
April 18, 2016
160 m
B B CATERING Mobile caterer Pass
January 29, 2019
160 m
BEE'S SPECIAL THAI FOOD Mobile caterer Pass
October 17, 2019
160 m
CAROL HESLOP Mobile caterer Pass
June 17, 2015
160 m
CAROL'S ICES [MICHAEL CORDINER] Mobile caterer Improvement Required
September 19, 2012
160 m
CAROL'S MOBILE BAKERY SHOP Retailers - other Pass
May 13, 2013
160 m
COLINS ICES Mobile caterer Pass
February 19, 2010
160 m
COVE BAY NURSERY VEHICLE Mobile caterer Pass
June 26, 2015
160 m
DAMIAN WRIGHT - T/A WRIGHTS CATERING Mobile caterer Pass
May 25, 2010
160 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 3AS - Data from Apr 2022

Shoe Lane Bus Stop/Station 40 m
Mealmarket Street Bus Stop/Station 48 m
Mealmarket Street Bus Stop/Station 74 m
Littlejohn Street Bus Stop/Station 130 m
St Andrew's Cathedral Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 714 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 735 m
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 640 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 3AS - Data from Dec 2021

Victoria Dock Inland Water 800 m
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 812 m
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 1 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 1.6 km
The Mound Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Upper Lake Inland Water 2.37 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.38 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.46 km
Pot Water Inland Water 2.69 km
Greyhope Bay Bay 2.88 km
Tullos Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Rubislaw Den Valley 2.92 km
Nigg Bay Bay 3.2 km
Baron's Cairn Hill Or Mountain 3.23 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.15032600
Longitude -2.09463700
OS Easting 394373
OS Northing 0806609
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3554
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Aberdeen North
Electoral Ward George St/Harbour
Local Authority District Aberdeen City
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Aberdeen City and Shire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000026
Travel To Work Area Aberdeen

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aberdeen City Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Grampian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aberdeen City Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34002992
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Hanover North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Hanover North - 02
Output Area / Small Area 2B1