Postcode AB3 2BB (Aberdeenshire) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB3 2BB and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 2BB is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2BB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

AB3 2BB 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 2BB as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Migrant families.

The closest road name to AB3 2BB is Margaret Street which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ann Street and is 127 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehaven Rail Station, 1.01 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB3 2BB is Royal British Legion Scotland and is 15 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 4, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Greggs and is 15 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 5, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Margaret Street 27 m
Allardice Street 51 m
Beachgate Lane 51 m
Barclay Street 61 m
Cowie Lane 84 m
Market Lane 102 m
Ann Street 111 m
Rodney Street 135 m
Ironfield Lane 166 m
Mary Street 167 m
Salmon Lane 193 m
Robert Street 205 m
Arbuthnott Street 215 m
Bridgefield 256 m
David Street 257 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 2BB

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1996
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 2BB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 5, 2019
15 m
Meydan Other catering premises Pass
November 20, 2019
15 m
Royal British Legion Scotland Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 4, 2011
15 m
The Red Red Robin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 12, 2021
39 m
The Creel Retailers - other Pass
March 13, 2018
40 m
Charles Michie (Chemist) Retailers - other Pass
July 14, 2010
58 m
Nikki's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2019
58 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 27, 2017
58 m
Majestic Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2018
64 m
Soul & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 8, 2018
64 m
Speciality Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 2, 2019
64 m
Tandoori Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 22, 2019
64 m
Waterfront Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 29, 2019
64 m
Market Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 8, 2019
65 m
Unionist Club Other catering premises Pass
November 17, 2009
65 m
Juice Box Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2022
71 m
KeystoreMore Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 25, 2019
71 m
Royal Hotel - Number 44 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 14, 2018
71 m
Whip 'N' Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2022
71 m
David Waldie Newsagents Retailers - other Exempt
September 21, 2005
89 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ann Street Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Barclay Street Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Mary Street Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Barclay Street Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Rodney Street Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1.01 km
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1.04 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brachans Island 503 m
Green Den Valley 738 m
Spalding's Hill Hill Or Mountain 865 m
The Toutties Island 1.07 km
Cowie Harbour Bay 1.12 km
Stonehaven Bay Bay 1.12 km
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.14 km
Scarth Craig Island 1.27 km
Strathlethan Bay Bay 1.3 km
Woods of Dunnottar Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Carlin Craig Island 1.37 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
Bowdun Rocks Island 1.64 km
Job's Craig Island 1.77 km
Polbare Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.96453300
Longitude -2.20905200
OS Easting 387387
OS Northing 0785942
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

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: Cosmopolitans
Group: Comfortable cosmopolitan
Subgroup: Migrant families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003247
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Stonehaven North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Stonehaven North - 06
Output Area / Small Area 2C1