The postcode AB23 8SQ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in December 2001 and is an active postcode. AB23 8SQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB23 8SQ 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 8SQ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to AB23 8SQ is Elm Place which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rowan Drive and is 165 m away.
The local pub for residents of AB23 8SQ is Cock & Bull and is 1.98 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 492 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on October 28, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 209.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 26.2 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 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB23 8SQ 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 8SQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB23 8SQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB23 8SQ
| Introduction | December 2001 |
| 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 8SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tiger | Pass August 22, 2019 | 47 m | |
| Links Nurseries Ltd | Pass January 7, 2020 | 47 m | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Pass October 30, 2018 | 47 m | |
| Balmedie Convenience Store | Pass August 17, 2012 | 450 m | |
| Balmedie Leisure Centre | Pass and Eat Safe September 9, 2019 | 450 m | |
| White Horse Inn | Awaiting Inspection October 28, 2021 | 492 m | |
| Balmedie Out Of School Club | Exempt March 21, 2019 | 525 m | |
| Balmedie Primary School | Pass October 29, 2019 | 525 m | |
| Balmedie School Nursery | Exempt January 21, 2019 | 525 m | |
| Balmedie Fish & Chip Shop | Pass June 3, 2021 | 600 m | |
| Crossreach Balmedie House | Pass January 13, 2020 | 958 m | |
| Caledonia Campus | Pass January 29, 2019 | 1.08 km | |
| Cock & Bull | Pass March 26, 2019 | 1.98 km | |
| Bodachra Brewing Company | Pass September 19, 2018 | 2.47 km | |
| The Stead Inn | Pass September 3, 2018 | 2.79 km | |
| Balmedie Nursery (Potterton) | Exempt July 4, 2014 | 2.93 km | |
| Viewfield Bed & Breakfast | Pass June 19, 2018 | 3.02 km | |
| Smith & Co. | Pass January 16, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| Banbury Cross Nursery Ltd | Pass November 5, 2019 | 3.25 km | |
| NOSTALGIC ICECREAM CO | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 3.33 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB23 8SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Rowan Drive | 165 m | |
| Keir Heights | 169 m | |
| Keir Heights | 174 m | |
| Chapelwell Drive | 176 m | |
| Chapelwell Drive | 184 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB23 8SQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Torrangin | 1.6 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Rosy Brae | 1.83 km | |
| Fife Hill | 2.73 km | |
| Skelly Rock | 2.84 km | |
| Over Hill | 3.03 km | |
| Garleybrae Wood | 3.18 km | |
| Blackdog Rock | 3.61 km | |
| Craigie Wood | 3.68 km | |
| Bruntland Wood | 3.83 km | |
| Hill of Strabathie | 3.86 km | |
| Hill of Tramaud | 4.12 km | |
| Barr Hill | 4.6 km | |
| Castle Hill | 4.6 km | |
| Kaim Hill | 4.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB23 8SQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 27.1 Mbps | 209.3 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 3.9 Mbps | 26.2 Mbps | 115 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 | 0% | 100% | 22.4 | 3.4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 83.5 | 16.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 1000 | 115 |
Energy usage data for AB23 8SQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.24639400 |
| Longitude | -2.05869300 |
| OS Easting | 396557 |
| OS Northing | 0817301 |
| 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 |