The postcode AB23 8ZL is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB23 8ZL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB23 8ZL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 8ZL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to AB23 8ZL is Denview Road which is centered 104 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Denview Road and is 279 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from White Horse Inn and is 2.69 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on October 28, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.1 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 3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB23 8ZL 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 8ZL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB23 8ZL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB23 8ZL
| Introduction | August 1990 |
| 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 8ZL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodachra Brewing Company | Pass September 19, 2018 | 0 m | |
| The Stead Inn | Pass September 3, 2018 | 358 m | |
| Balmedie Nursery (Potterton) | Exempt July 4, 2014 | 459 m | |
| Viewfield Bed & Breakfast | Pass June 19, 2018 | 652 m | |
| Smith & Co. | Pass January 16, 2019 | 862 m | |
| Caledonia Campus | Pass January 29, 2019 | 1.51 km | |
| Banbury Cross Nursery Ltd | Pass November 5, 2019 | 1.78 km | |
| NOSTALGIC ICECREAM CO | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 1.84 km | |
| Bengal Tiger | Pass August 22, 2019 | 2.51 km | |
| Links Nurseries Ltd | Pass January 7, 2020 | 2.51 km | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Pass October 30, 2018 | 2.51 km | |
| GEORGE'S ICES | Pass April 26, 2011 | 2.58 km | |
| GEORGE'S ICES | Pass June 2, 2008 | 2.58 km | |
| White Horse Inn | Awaiting Inspection October 28, 2021 | 2.69 km | |
| MILL OF MUNDURNO | Pass January 20, 2020 | 2.81 km | |
| Balmedie Fish & Chip Shop | Pass June 3, 2021 | 2.85 km | |
| Balmedie Convenience Store | Pass August 17, 2012 | 2.87 km | |
| Balmedie Leisure Centre | Pass and Eat Safe September 9, 2019 | 2.87 km | |
| GORDON FILLING STATION | Pass March 18, 2014 | 2.94 km | |
| Balmedie Out Of School Club | Exempt March 21, 2019 | 2.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB23 8ZL - Data from Apr 2022
| Denview Road | 279 m | |
| Denview Road | 383 m | |
| Milton of Potterton | 575 m | |
| Milton of Potterton | 584 m | |
| Panmure Gardens | 593 m | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 9.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB23 8ZL - Data from Dec 2021
| Rosy Brae | 674 m | |
| Torrangin | 871 m | |
| Broom Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Fife Hill | 1.33 km | |
| Hill of Tramaud | 1.96 km | |
| Skelly Rock | 2.21 km | |
| Hill of Strabathie | 2.31 km | |
| Kaim Hill | 2.36 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.36 km | |
| Barr Hill | 2.51 km | |
| Blackdog Rock | 2.59 km | |
| Corby Loch | 2.6 km | |
| Craigie Wood | 2.79 km | |
| Over Hill | 2.81 km | |
| Garleybrae Wood | 2.82 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB23 8ZL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 33.9 Mbps | 33.2 Mbps | 43.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.3 Mbps | 6.1 Mbps | 7.73 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% | 23.5 | 5.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 37.2 | 6.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB23 8ZL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.23088100 |
| Longitude | -2.08792000 |
| OS Easting | 394791 |
| OS Northing | 0815576 |
| 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: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003284 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Balmedie and Potterton |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Balmedie and Potterton - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |