The postcode AB3 2QW is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2QW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB3 2QW 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 2QW as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.
The closest road name to AB3 2QW is St Michael's Way which is centered 175 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Skateraw Road and is 376 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 3.15 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB3 2QW is Newton Arms and is 290 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 290 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.
Policing for AB3 2QW 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 2QW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB3 2QW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB3 2QW
| 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 2QW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNACK EXPRESS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 272 m | |
| Newton Arms | Exempt April 2, 2019 | 290 m | |
| Newtonhill Tandoori | Pass June 17, 2019 | 290 m | |
| Newtonhill Pharmacy | Exempt July 21, 2009 | 360 m | |
| Newtonhill Primary School | Pass August 30, 2019 | 384 m | |
| Newtonhill School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 384 m | |
| Quoiters Lounge Bar | Pass June 19, 2018 | 409 m | |
| Skateraw Store | Pass February 19, 2020 | 409 m | |
| Taste of China @ Quoiters | Pass February 15, 2021 | 409 m | |
| Bettridge Centre | Exempt September 15, 2005 | 503 m | |
| Mrs Patricia Allen | Exempt May 4, 2004 | 503 m | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Pass April 18, 2019 | 604 m | |
| Messrs Alex J C Shepherd | Pass July 22, 2010 | 1.26 km | |
| Fits The Scoop | Awaiting Inspection January 6, 2022 | 1.64 km | |
| Wander & Graze | Awaiting Inspection October 26, 2021 | 1.64 km | |
| The Stack | Pass May 1, 2019 | 1.79 km | |
| Slate And Grain | Pass April 19, 2021 | 1.93 km | |
| Fishermoss Nursery School | Pass June 8, 2018 | 2.32 km | |
| Fishermoss Primary School | Pass November 24, 2011 | 2.32 km | |
| Lethen Park Nursing Home | Pass February 5, 2019 | 2.32 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 2QW - Data from Apr 2022
| Skateraw Road | 376 m | |
| Primary School | 447 m | |
| Park Place | 484 m | |
| Park Place | 505 m | |
| Bridge Croft | 553 m | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 3.15 km | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 3.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 2QW - Data from Dec 2021
| Cran Hill | 496 m | |
| Newtonhill Bay | 508 m | |
| White May Craig | 591 m | |
| Bettridge | 744 m | |
| Floors Craig | 1.03 km | |
| May Craig | 1.17 km | |
| Coble Boards | 1.19 km | |
| Clashfarquhar Bay | 1.48 km | |
| Clochindare | 1.53 km | |
| Brown Jewel | 1.66 km | |
| Katiefinnie | 1.75 km | |
| Ritchie Shore | 1.85 km | |
| Fairy Hillock | 1.94 km | |
| Downies Haven | 1.96 km | |
| Old Man of Muchalls | 1.97 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.03539100 |
| Longitude | -2.14711900 |
| OS Easting | 391170 |
| OS Northing | 0793820 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces |
| 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 - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8B2 |