The postcode AB23 8SJ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in May 2009 and is an active postcode. AB23 8SJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB23 8SJ 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 AB23 8SJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to AB23 8SJ is Birch Way which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rowan Drive and is 117 m away.
The local pub for residents of AB23 8SJ is Cock & Bull and is 1.96 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on March 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from White Horse Inn and is 498 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on October 28, 2021.
Policing for AB23 8SJ 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 AB23 8SJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB23 8SJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB23 8SJ
| Introduction | May 2009 |
| 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 AB23 8SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tiger | Pass August 22, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Links Nurseries Ltd | Pass January 7, 2020 | 0 m | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Pass October 30, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Balmedie Convenience Store | Pass August 17, 2012 | 425 m | |
| Balmedie Leisure Centre | Pass and Eat Safe September 9, 2019 | 425 m | |
| Balmedie Out Of School Club | Exempt March 21, 2019 | 493 m | |
| Balmedie Primary School | Pass October 29, 2019 | 493 m | |
| Balmedie School Nursery | Exempt January 21, 2019 | 493 m | |
| White Horse Inn | Awaiting Inspection October 28, 2021 | 498 m | |
| Balmedie Fish & Chip Shop | Pass June 3, 2021 | 595 m | |
| Crossreach Balmedie House | Pass January 13, 2020 | 935 m | |
| Caledonia Campus | Pass January 29, 2019 | 1.11 km | |
| Cock & Bull | Pass March 26, 2019 | 1.96 km | |
| Bodachra Brewing Company | Pass September 19, 2018 | 2.51 km | |
| The Stead Inn | Pass September 3, 2018 | 2.83 km | |
| Balmedie Nursery (Potterton) | Exempt July 4, 2014 | 2.97 km | |
| Viewfield Bed & Breakfast | Pass June 19, 2018 | 3.06 km | |
| Smith & Co. | Pass January 16, 2019 | 3.23 km | |
| Banbury Cross Nursery Ltd | Pass November 5, 2019 | 3.27 km | |
| NOSTALGIC ICECREAM CO | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 3.35 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB23 8SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Rowan Drive | 117 m | |
| Chapelwell Drive | 169 m | |
| Rowan Drive | 173 m | |
| Chapelwell Drive | 178 m | |
| Keir Heights | 216 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB23 8SJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Torrangin | 1.64 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.65 km | |
| Rosy Brae | 1.88 km | |
| Fife Hill | 2.76 km | |
| Skelly Rock | 2.85 km | |
| Over Hill | 3.07 km | |
| Garleybrae Wood | 3.22 km | |
| Blackdog Rock | 3.62 km | |
| Craigie Wood | 3.72 km | |
| Bruntland Wood | 3.86 km | |
| Hill of Strabathie | 3.89 km | |
| Hill of Tramaud | 4.15 km | |
| Barr Hill | 4.63 km | |
| Castle Hill | 4.63 km | |
| Kaim Hill | 4.79 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.24652900 |
| Longitude | -2.05794800 |
| OS Easting | 396602 |
| OS Northing | 0817316 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Gordon |
| Electoral Ward | Mid Formartine |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003289 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Balmedie and Potterton |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Balmedie and Potterton - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |