The postcode AB3 2PS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2PS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB3 2PS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 2PS as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to AB3 2PS is St Crispin's Road which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Park Place and is 67 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 3.65 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB3 2PS is Newton Arms and is 247 m 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 247 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.
Policing for AB3 2PS 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 2PS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB3 2PS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB3 2PS
| 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 2PS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Pass April 18, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Newtonhill Pharmacy | Exempt July 21, 2009 | 204 m | |
| Bettridge Centre | Exempt September 15, 2005 | 229 m | |
| Mrs Patricia Allen | Exempt May 4, 2004 | 229 m | |
| Newton Arms | Exempt April 2, 2019 | 247 m | |
| Newtonhill Tandoori | Pass June 17, 2019 | 247 m | |
| Quoiters Lounge Bar | Pass June 19, 2018 | 327 m | |
| Skateraw Store | Pass February 19, 2020 | 327 m | |
| Taste of China @ Quoiters | Pass February 15, 2021 | 327 m | |
| SNACK EXPRESS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 427 m | |
| Newtonhill Primary School | Pass August 30, 2019 | 650 m | |
| Newtonhill School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 650 m | |
| The Stack | Pass May 1, 2019 | 1.27 km | |
| Fits The Scoop | Awaiting Inspection January 6, 2022 | 1.37 km | |
| Wander & Graze | Awaiting Inspection October 26, 2021 | 1.37 km | |
| Messrs Alex J C Shepherd | Pass July 22, 2010 | 1.41 km | |
| Slate And Grain | Pass April 19, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Mill Pond Botanicals | Pass March 3, 2020 | 2.37 km | |
| Fishermoss Nursery School | Pass June 8, 2018 | 2.79 km | |
| Fishermoss Primary School | Pass November 24, 2011 | 2.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 2PS - Data from Apr 2022
| Park Place | 67 m | |
| Park Place | 87 m | |
| St Crispin's Road | 111 m | |
| St Crispin's Road | 112 m | |
| Skateraw Road | 204 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 3.65 km | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 3.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 2PS - Data from Dec 2021
| Bettridge | 544 m | |
| Newtonhill Bay | 617 m | |
| White May Craig | 802 m | |
| May Craig | 837 m | |
| Cran Hill | 992 m | |
| Clochindare | 1.1 km | |
| Brown Jewel | 1.2 km | |
| Katiefinnie | 1.29 km | |
| Ritchie Shore | 1.37 km | |
| Floors Craig | 1.44 km | |
| Old Man of Muchalls | 1.47 km | |
| Grim Haven | 1.62 km | |
| Coble Boards | 1.65 km | |
| Grim Brigs | 1.71 km | |
| Clashfarquhar Bay | 1.96 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.03161200 |
| Longitude | -2.15204600 |
| OS Easting | 390870 |
| OS Northing | 0793400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Small Town |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003308 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Newtonhill |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Newtonhill - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |