Postcode AB3 2BQ (Aberdeenshire) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB3 2BQ and nearby postcodes

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

AB3 2BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 2BQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to AB3 2BQ is Market Lane which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Barclay Street and is 78 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehaven Rail Station, 1.11 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB3 2BQ is Market Bar and is 69 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on February 8, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Nu Spice and is 37 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on September 2, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Market Lane 30 m
Salmon Lane 64 m
Allardice Street 105 m
Beachgate Lane 105 m
Margaret Street 125 m
Bridgefield 139 m
Arbuthnott Street 171 m
Bridgefield Terrace 177 m
Arbuthnott Place 184 m
Cowie Lane 185 m
Barclay Street 192 m
Ann Street 237 m
Bogwell Lane 257 m
Rodney Street 262 m
Bog Well 274 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 2BQ

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 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Nu Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
September 2, 2019
37 m
Queens Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 3, 2018
37 m
Replenish Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
February 9, 2021
37 m
Charles McHardy Ltd Manufacturers/packers Pass
December 6, 2019
46 m
Lazio Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
March 3, 2022
46 m
Carron Chip Shop Other catering premises Pass
June 10, 2019
66 m
Market Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 8, 2019
69 m
Unionist Club Other catering premises Pass
November 17, 2009
69 m
Juice Box Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2022
82 m
KeystoreMore Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 25, 2019
82 m
Royal Hotel - Number 44 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 14, 2018
82 m
Whip 'N' Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 24, 2022
82 m
Al Burrito's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 24, 2022
90 m
Deli Lunch Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 22, 2019
90 m
Farmfoods Freezer Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 2, 2009
90 m
JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
April 22, 2019
90 m
Royal China Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 19, 2019
90 m
Super Cuisine Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 22, 2020
90 m
The Panini Shop And More Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
January 11, 2022
90 m
Troupers Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 10, 2012
90 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Barclay Street Bus Stop/Station 78 m
Barclay Street Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Ann Street Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Mill Inn Road Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Robert Street Bus Stop/Station 220 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1.14 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brachans Island 452 m
Green Den Valley 676 m
Spalding's Hill Hill Or Mountain 758 m
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
The Toutties Island 1.1 km
Stonehaven Bay Bay 1.14 km
Cowie Harbour Bay 1.16 km
Strathlethan Bay Bay 1.17 km
Carlin Craig Island 1.24 km
Woods of Dunnottar Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Scarth Craig Island 1.31 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Bowdun Rocks Island 1.51 km
Job's Craig Island 1.63 km
Tilfilly Craig Island 1.7 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.96350100
Longitude -2.20797700
OS Easting 387452
OS Northing 0785827
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4788
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: Communal retirement
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 South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Stonehaven South - 06
Output Area / Small Area 5B2