Postcode AB3 2AU (Aberdeenshire) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB3 2AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 2AU is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB3 2AU 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 2AU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to AB3 2AU is Rodney Street which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rodney Street and is 43 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehaven Rail Station, 1 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB3 2AU is 65 Club and is 96 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on May 9, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Majestic and is 130 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on April 4, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rodney Street 37 m
Ironfield Lane 59 m
Cowie Lane 86 m
Barclay Street 96 m
David Street 109 m
Ann Street 134 m
Allardice Street 163 m
Beachgate Lane 163 m
Bridge Of Cowie 170 m
Robert Street 172 m
Margaret Street 172 m
Mary Street 189 m
Belmont Brae 211 m
Hudson Street 238 m
Market Lane 239 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 2AU

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1996
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB3 2AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Carnegie/McDonald Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
February 13, 2012
42 m
65 Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
May 9, 2011
96 m
Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 2, 2019
126 m
The Creel Retailers - other Pass
March 13, 2018
126 m
Majestic Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2018
130 m
Soul & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 8, 2018
130 m
Speciality Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 2, 2019
130 m
Tandoori Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 22, 2019
130 m
Waterfront Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 29, 2019
130 m
The Red Red Robin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 12, 2021
130 m
Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 5, 2019
155 m
Meydan Other catering premises Pass
November 20, 2019
155 m
Royal British Legion Scotland Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 4, 2011
155 m
Beachgate House Other catering premises Pass
May 18, 2006
164 m
Arduthie House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 1, 2019
179 m
Juice Box Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2022
188 m
KeystoreMore Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 25, 2019
188 m
Royal Hotel - Number 44 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 14, 2018
188 m
Whip 'N' Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2022
188 m
Clashfarquhar House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 22, 2018
188 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Rodney Street Bus Stop/Station 43 m
Turners Court Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Medical Centre Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Mary Street Bus Stop/Station 245 m
Ann Street Bus Stop/Station 256 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1 km
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1.03 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brachans Island 513 m
Green Den Valley 877 m
The Toutties Island 977 m
Cowie Harbour Bay 1 km
Spalding's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
Stonehaven Bay Bay 1.03 km
Scarth Craig Island 1.17 km
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Strathlethan Bay Bay 1.42 km
Woods of Dunnottar Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Carlin Craig Island 1.5 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Polbare Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Bowdun Rocks Island 1.75 km
Ruthery Head Wetland 1.83 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.96586200
Longitude -2.20884500
OS Easting 387400
OS Northing 0786090
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 S34003341
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Stonehaven North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Stonehaven North - 06
Output Area / Small Area 5B3