Postcode AB3 1XW (Aberdeenshire) Terminated July 1992

Map showing AB3 1XW and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 1XW is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.AB3 1XW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

AB3 1XW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 AB3 1XW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to AB3 1XW is Cairn O'mount Road which is centered 277 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB3 1XW is Crown Hotel and is 7.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on September 25, 2017.

Policing for AB3 1XW 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB3 1XW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB3 1XW, and the approximate distance away.

Cairn O'mount Road 277 m
Old Military Road 768 m
B966 1.43 km
B974 5.61 km
A90 9.15 km
A93 21.95 km
A92 25.01 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 1XW

Introduction August 1973
Termination July 1992
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB3 1XW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fettery Shoppe Retailers - other Improvement Required
July 29, 2019
1.25 km
Fettercairn Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 25, 2018
1.26 km
Fettercairn School Nursery School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
May 3, 2018
1.26 km
The Arch Cafe & Bistro Other catering premises Pass
September 2, 2016
1.37 km
Woodland Farm Produce Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
May 28, 2020
1.48 km
Charles Gladstone t/a Fasque Home Farm Other catering premises Exempt
January 11, 2012
3.02 km
Clatterin Brig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 30, 2019
3.39 km
Luthermuir Primary School Other catering premises Pass
June 13, 2019
5.98 km
Mearns Organic Trading Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
August 26, 2021
6.2 km
Medlock & Medlock Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
July 3, 2020
6.2 km
Scots Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 14, 2021
6.2 km
Farm To Table Retailers - other Pass
February 11, 2021
6.47 km
Mearns Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 20, 2014
6.9 km
Dizzy Rascals Other catering premises Pass
August 10, 2015
6.92 km
Dickson Memorial Hall Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
June 3, 2004
7.03 km
Drumtochty Unlimited Other catering premises Pass
December 6, 2016
7.05 km
Drumtochty Venison Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2020
7.05 km
RNB News Retailers - other Pass
November 19, 2019
7.14 km
Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 25, 2017
7.15 km
Laurencekirk Out of School Club Other catering premises Pass
January 12, 2011
7.15 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 1XW - Data from Dec 2021

Strathywell Belt Woodland Or Forest 325 m
Old Mains Belt Woodland Or Forest 422 m
Crow Wood Woodland Or Forest 635 m
Boat House Wood Woodland Or Forest 642 m
Lake Belt Woodland Or Forest 870 m
Droich Wood Woodland Or Forest 891 m
Gallow Knowe Plump Hill Or Mountain 1.02 km
Tofts Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Broom Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Backhows Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Green's Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Cloven Hillocks Hill Or Mountain 1.6 km
Castleton Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Thaneston Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.86313100
Longitude -2.57073400
OS Easting 365300
OS Northing 0774780
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4490
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Electoral Ward Mearns
Local Authority District Aberdeenshire
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Aberdeen City and Shire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000027
Travel To Work Area Aberdeen

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003331
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mearns and Laurencekirk
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mearns and Laurencekirk - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1A3