Postcode AB3 2FQ (Aberdeenshire) Terminated December 1994

Map showing AB3 2FQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 2FQ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in July 1992 and terminated in December 1994.AB3 2FQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

AB3 2FQ 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 2FQ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to AB3 2FQ is Cowgate which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dunottar Primary School and is 157 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehaven Rail Station, 1.35 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB3 2FQ is Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club and is 151 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Nu Spice and is 384 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on September 2, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cowgate 40 m
New Street 83 m
King Street 87 m
Wallace Wynd 109 m
Albert Lane 113 m
High Street 122 m
Castle Street 126 m
Love Lane 129 m
Bogwell Lane 135 m
Bog Well 144 m
Marischal Street 145 m
The Cross 145 m
John Street 156 m
Shorehead 176 m
Keith Place 203 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 2FQ

Introduction July 1992
Termination December 1994
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 2FQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stonehaven Sea Salt Co Manufacturers/packers Pass
September 9, 2021
117 m
Shepards Hall Other catering premises Exempt
March 2, 2016
123 m
The Cool Gourmet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 2, 2018
128 m
Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 21, 2019
151 m
Marine Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 29, 2019
151 m
Mrs Anne Hawkes Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
August 26, 2005
151 m
Dunnottar Primary School School/college/university Pass
November 20, 2019
160 m
Shamrock And Thistle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 25, 2021
234 m
The Villa Coffee Shop Other catering premises Pass
April 10, 2019
234 m
The Old Pier Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 10, 2021
255 m
Tolbooth Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
August 6, 2019
255 m
Abbeyfield House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 21, 2019
320 m
Mill Inn Filling Station Retailers - other Pass
August 1, 2011
331 m
Carron Chip Shop Other catering premises Pass
June 10, 2019
332 m
Nu Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
September 2, 2019
384 m
Queens Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 3, 2018
384 m
Replenish Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
February 9, 2021
384 m
Al Burrito's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 24, 2022
404 m
Deli Lunch Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 22, 2019
404 m
Farmfoods Freezer Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 2, 2009
404 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Dunottar Primary School Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Mill Inn Road Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Mill Inn Road Bus Stop/Station 271 m
Barclay Street Bus Stop/Station 372 m
Barclay Street Bus Stop/Station 392 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1.35 km
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 1.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Spalding's Hill Hill Or Mountain 427 m
Green Den Valley 522 m
Brachans Island 600 m
Black Hill Hill Or Mountain 621 m
Strathlethan Bay Bay 827 m
Carlin Craig Island 872 m
Woods of Dunnottar Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Bowdun Rocks Island 1.17 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Job's Craig Island 1.29 km
Tilfilly Craig Island 1.32 km
The Toutties Island 1.34 km
Stonehaven Bay Bay 1.38 km
Castle Haven Bay 1.39 km
Cowie Harbour Bay 1.44 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.96011700
Longitude -2.20651100
OS Easting 387540
OS Northing 0785450
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003330
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Stonehaven South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Stonehaven South - 06
Output Area / Small Area 7A2