The postcode AB3 2RU is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB3 2RU 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 2RU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to AB3 2RU is B979 which is centered 9.46 km away.
The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 6.54 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB3 2RU is Newton Arms and is 3.63 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 3.63 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.
Policing for AB3 2RU 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 2RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB3 2RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB3 2RU
| 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 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slate And Grain | Pass April 19, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| Mill Pond Botanicals | Pass March 3, 2020 | 2.38 km | |
| Fits The Scoop | Awaiting Inspection January 6, 2022 | 2.41 km | |
| Wander & Graze | Awaiting Inspection October 26, 2021 | 2.41 km | |
| The Stack | Pass May 1, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Pass April 18, 2019 | 3.27 km | |
| Bettridge Centre | Exempt September 15, 2005 | 3.56 km | |
| Mrs Patricia Allen | Exempt May 4, 2004 | 3.56 km | |
| Messrs Alex J C Shepherd | Pass July 22, 2010 | 3.58 km | |
| Newtonhill Pharmacy | Exempt July 21, 2009 | 3.59 km | |
| SNACK EXPRESS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 3.6 km | |
| Newton Arms | Exempt April 2, 2019 | 3.63 km | |
| Newtonhill Tandoori | Pass June 17, 2019 | 3.63 km | |
| Newtonhill Primary School | Pass August 30, 2019 | 3.69 km | |
| Newtonhill School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 3.69 km | |
| Quoiters Lounge Bar | Pass June 19, 2018 | 3.7 km | |
| Skateraw Store | Pass February 19, 2020 | 3.7 km | |
| Taste of China @ Quoiters | Pass February 15, 2021 | 3.7 km | |
| Lairhillock Inn | Pass July 8, 2019 | 3.87 km | |
| Lairhillock Lodge | Pass February 3, 2012 | 3.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Portlethen Rail Station | 6.54 km | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 6.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 2RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Whinward Plantation | 1.42 km | |
| Hill of Muchalls | 1.45 km | |
| Pityot Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Allochie Lochan | 2.34 km | |
| Hill of Allochie | 2.4 km | |
| Kempstone Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Roundhill | 2.52 km | |
| Muchalls Shore | 2.56 km | |
| Carlin Craigs | 2.64 km | |
| Grim Haven | 2.65 km | |
| Castle Rock of Muchalls | 2.68 km | |
| Old Man of Muchalls | 2.73 km | |
| Grim Brigs | 2.76 km | |
| White Hill | 2.77 km | |
| Ritchie Shore | 2.82 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.01968100 |
| Longitude | -2.20341600 |
| OS Easting | 387748 |
| OS Northing | 0792080 |
| 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 | S34003292 |
| 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 |