The postcode AB3 2GL is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in February 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2GL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB3 2GL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 2GL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to AB3 2GL is St Bridget Crescent which is centered 27 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Newbigging Drive and is 41 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehaven Rail Station, 639 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from New Taste Takeaway and is 209 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 12, 2018.
Policing for AB3 2GL 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB3 2GL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB3 2GL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB3 2GL
| Introduction | February 1980 |
| Termination | June 1996 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB3 2GL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carronhill School | Pass June 16, 2017 | 76 m | |
| Dunnottar Nursery | Pass December 17, 2018 | 76 m | |
| Cornerstone Community Care | Exempt May 4, 2011 | 169 m | |
| Haven Court Nursing Home | Pass January 31, 2019 | 192 m | |
| Brickfield Store | Pass April 3, 2018 | 209 m | |
| New Taste Takeaway | Pass June 12, 2018 | 209 m | |
| Crudenlea | Exempt December 16, 2011 | 233 m | |
| Forestview Day Centre | Pass November 3, 2011 | 372 m | |
| Mill O Forest Primary School | Pass March 6, 2019 | 372 m | |
| Mill O'Forest Nursery School | Pass January 8, 2019 | 372 m | |
| Station Hotel | Pass April 2, 2019 | 599 m | |
| The Van | Pass July 30, 2019 | 614 m | |
| Adina B&B | Awaiting Inspection June 19, 2009 | 665 m | |
| Gleniffer B&B | Awaiting Inspection January 1, 2000 | 665 m | |
| The Croft Nurseries Ltd | Pass January 29, 2020 | 665 m | |
| Orchardhill | Awaiting Inspection January 1, 2000 | 732 m | |
| South Church | Exempt June 14, 2011 | 740 m | |
| The Croft Nurseries Ltd | Pass July 2, 2019 | 759 m | |
| Invercarron Resource Centre | Pass January 6, 2010 | 821 m | |
| Arduthie Primary School | Pass April 17, 2018 | 841 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 2GL - Data from Apr 2022
| Newbigging Drive | 41 m | |
| Newbigging Drive | 54 m | |
| Woodcot Lane | 131 m | |
| Riverside Drive | 209 m | |
| Riverside Drive | 214 m | |
| Stonehaven Rail Station | 639 m | |
| Stonehaven Rail Station | 659 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 2GL - Data from Dec 2021
| Woods of Dunnottar | 667 m | |
| Gallow Hill | 681 m | |
| Green Den | Valley | 764 m |
| Spalding's Hill | 1.11 km | |
| Rough Belt | 1.13 km | |
| Beattie's Hill | 1.43 km | |
| Black Hill | 1.58 km | |
| Brachans | 1.61 km | |
| Carlin Craig | 1.9 km | |
| Strathlethan Bay | 1.94 km | |
| Glen Ury | Valley | 2.05 km |
| The Toutties | 2.18 km | |
| Ram Hillocks | 2.19 km | |
| Cowie Harbour | 2.19 km | |
| Stonehaven Bay | 2.23 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.96094500 |
| Longitude | -2.22651100 |
| OS Easting | 386324 |
| OS Northing | 0785546 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Aberdeen |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003294 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stonehaven South |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stonehaven South - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |