Postcode AB3 2AS (Aberdeenshire) Terminated July 1992

Map showing AB3 2AS and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 2AS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in July 1992.AB3 2AS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

AB3 2AS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 2AS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to AB3 2AS is Rodney Street which is centered 38 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rodney Street and is 85 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehaven Rail Station, 957 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB3 2AS is 65 Club and is 26 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on May 9, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Greggs and is 116 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 5, 2019.

Policing for AB3 2AS 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 2AS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB3 2AS, and the approximate distance away.

Rodney Street 38 m
Barclay Street 44 m
Ann Street 64 m
Cowie Lane 90 m
Margaret Street 121 m
Ironfield Lane 121 m
Mary Street 124 m
Robert Street 125 m
Allardice Street 139 m
Beachgate Lane 139 m
David Street 173 m
Hudson Street 189 m
Market Lane 206 m
Gurney Street 211 m
Duke Street 211 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 2AS

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 2AS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
65 Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
May 9, 2011
26 m
Carnegie/McDonald Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
February 13, 2012
69 m
The Creel Retailers - other Pass
March 13, 2018
70 m
The Red Red Robin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 12, 2021
105 m
Arduthie House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 1, 2019
109 m
Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 5, 2019
116 m
Meydan Other catering premises Pass
November 20, 2019
116 m
Royal British Legion Scotland Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 4, 2011
116 m
Majestic Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2018
120 m
Soul & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 8, 2018
120 m
Speciality Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 2, 2019
120 m
Tandoori Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 22, 2019
120 m
Waterfront Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 29, 2019
120 m
Clashfarquhar House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 22, 2018
147 m
Charles Michie (Chemist) Retailers - other Pass
July 14, 2010
149 m
Nikki's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2019
149 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 27, 2017
149 m
Gino's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
August 20, 2019
157 m
Juice Box Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2022
165 m
KeystoreMore Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 25, 2019
165 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 2AS - Data from Apr 2022

Rodney Street Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Turners Court Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Mary Street Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Medical Centre Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Ann Street Bus Stop/Station 191 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 957 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 988 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 2AS - Data from Dec 2021

Brachans Island 550 m
Green Den Valley 811 m
Spalding's Hill Hill Or Mountain 961 m
The Toutties Island 1.05 km
Cowie Harbour Bay 1.07 km
Stonehaven Bay Bay 1.1 km
Scarth Craig Island 1.24 km
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.24 km
Woods of Dunnottar Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Strathlethan Bay Bay 1.4 km
Carlin Craig Island 1.47 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Polbare Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Bowdun Rocks Island 1.74 km
Job's Craig Island 1.87 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.96541200
Longitude -2.20966500
OS Easting 387350
OS Northing 0786040
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3859
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Electoral Ward Stonehaven and Lower Deeside
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003222
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Stonehaven North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Stonehaven North - 06
Output Area / Small Area 5B3