The postcode AB3 2NS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB3 2NS 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 2NS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to AB3 2NS is B979 which is centered 8.21 km away.
The nearest bus stop is The Toll House and is 464 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 2.96 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB3 2NS is Newton Arms and is 1.39 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on April 2, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Newtonhill Tandoori and is 1.39 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.
Policing for AB3 2NS 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 2NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB3 2NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB3 2NS
| Introduction | January 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 2NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messrs Alex J C Shepherd | Pass July 22, 2010 | 4 m | |
| Newtonhill Primary School | Pass August 30, 2019 | 876 m | |
| Newtonhill School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 876 m | |
| SNACK EXPRESS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 1.07 km | |
| Fits The Scoop | Awaiting Inspection January 6, 2022 | 1.19 km | |
| Wander & Graze | Awaiting Inspection October 26, 2021 | 1.19 km | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Pass April 18, 2019 | 1.36 km | |
| Newton Arms | Exempt April 2, 2019 | 1.39 km | |
| Newtonhill Tandoori | Pass June 17, 2019 | 1.39 km | |
| Newtonhill Pharmacy | Exempt July 21, 2009 | 1.44 km | |
| Slate And Grain | Pass April 19, 2021 | 1.45 km | |
| Quoiters Lounge Bar | Pass June 19, 2018 | 1.58 km | |
| Skateraw Store | Pass February 19, 2020 | 1.58 km | |
| Taste of China @ Quoiters | Pass February 15, 2021 | 1.58 km | |
| Bettridge Centre | Exempt September 15, 2005 | 1.58 km | |
| Mrs Patricia Allen | Exempt May 4, 2004 | 1.58 km | |
| Fishermoss Nursery School | Pass June 8, 2018 | 1.99 km | |
| Fishermoss Primary School | Pass November 24, 2011 | 1.99 km | |
| Lethen Park Nursing Home | Pass February 5, 2019 | 1.99 km | |
| The Paddock | Pass March 4, 2019 | 1.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 2NS - Data from Apr 2022
| The Toll House | 464 m | |
| The Toll House | 497 m | |
| Cammachmore Bank Cottage | 666 m | |
| Cammachmore Bank Cottage | 688 m | |
| Bridge Croft | 708 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 2.96 km | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 2.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 2NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Cran Hill | 1.48 km | |
| Newtonhill Bay | 1.76 km | |
| White May Craig | 1.85 km | |
| Bettridge | 1.91 km | |
| Fairy Hillock | 2 km | |
| Floors Craig | 2.06 km | |
| Coble Boards | 2.1 km | |
| May Craig | 2.25 km | |
| Clashfarquhar Bay | 2.27 km | |
| Cairnwell Hill | 2.38 km | |
| Clochindare | 2.46 km | |
| Brown Jewel | 2.52 km | |
| Downies Haven | 2.56 km | |
| Katiefinnie | 2.59 km | |
| Ritchie Shore | 2.61 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.04289900 |
| Longitude | -2.16262300 |
| OS Easting | 390231 |
| OS Northing | 0794658 |
| 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 | North Kincardine |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003167 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Fetteresso, Netherley and Catter |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Fetteresso, Netherley and Catter - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |