Postcode AB3 2LU (Aberdeenshire) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB3 2LU and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 2LU is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in October 1984 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB3 2LU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 2LU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to AB3 2LU is Park Drive which is centered 64 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Martin Drive and is 65 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehaven Rail Station, 575 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza The Action Ltd and is 298 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 4, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Park Drive 64 m
Farrochie Road 74 m
Martin Drive 122 m
Martin Place 134 m
Farrochie Gardens 180 m
Redcloak Crescent 202 m
Redcloak Park 227 m
Bernham Avenue 244 m
Hunter Avenue 253 m
Farrochie Park 256 m
Redcloak Way 258 m
Martin Avenue 272 m
Bernham Crescent 279 m
Bernham Terrace 298 m
School Road 304 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 2LU

Introduction October 1984
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 2LU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kincardine Community Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
August 27, 2018
179 m
Mowat Court Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 5, 2019
179 m
Pizza The Action Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 4, 2018
298 m
Redcloak Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 17, 2022
298 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Improvement Required
November 20, 2019
298 m
Edenholme Care Home Other catering premises Pass
January 30, 2020
313 m
Mackie Academy Other catering premises Pass
April 18, 2018
609 m
Station Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 2, 2019
625 m
The Van Mobile caterer Pass
July 30, 2019
783 m
Forestview Day Centre Other catering premises Pass
November 3, 2011
786 m
Mill O Forest Primary School Other catering premises Pass
March 6, 2019
786 m
Mill O'Forest Nursery School Other catering premises Pass
January 8, 2019
786 m
Adina B&B Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
June 19, 2009
866 m
Gleniffer B&B Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
January 1, 2000
866 m
The Croft Nurseries Ltd Other catering premises Pass
January 29, 2020
866 m
Brickfield Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 3, 2018
931 m
New Taste Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
June 12, 2018
931 m
Crudenlea Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
December 16, 2011
1.01 km
The Croft Nurseries Ltd Other catering premises Pass
July 2, 2019
1.01 km
Carronhill School School/college/university Pass
June 16, 2017
1.05 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Martin Drive Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Martin Drive Bus Stop/Station 72 m
Farrochie Park Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Farrochie Park Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Redcloak Park Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 575 m
Stonehaven Rail Station Rail 610 m

Nearby Nature

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

Glen Ury Valley 937 m
Beattie's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.14 km
Polbare Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Green Den Valley 1.7 km
Woods of Dunnottar Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Bellwanders Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Brachans Island 2.03 km
Spalding's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.05 km
Rough Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Slicewells Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Cowie Harbour Bay 2.18 km
The Toutties Island 2.26 km
Glen Garron Valley 2.28 km
Cheynehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.97054600
Longitude -2.23229300
OS Easting 385976
OS Northing 0786616
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4128
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Other Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003204
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Stonehaven North
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Stonehaven North - 01
Output Area / Small Area 6B3