Postcode AB3 2SH (Aberdeenshire) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB3 2SH and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 2SH is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB3 2SH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB3 2SH 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 2SH as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB3 2SH is B979 which is centered 7.18 km away.

The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 4.89 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB3 2SH is Newton Arms and is 3.26 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 3.26 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

B979 7.18 km
A93 26.24 km
A90 37.42 km
A92 49.77 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 2SH

Introduction January 1980
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 2SH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Slate And Grain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 19, 2021
1.61 km
Fits The Scoop Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 6, 2022
1.79 km
Wander & Graze Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
October 26, 2021
1.79 km
Messrs Alex J C Shepherd Farmers/growers Pass
July 22, 2010
2.27 km
Lairhillock Inn Other catering premises Pass
July 8, 2019
2.46 km
Lairhillock Lodge Other catering premises Pass
February 3, 2012
2.46 km
Lairhillock School Nursery Other catering premises Pass
December 2, 2019
2.46 km
Newtonhill Primary School School/college/university Pass
August 30, 2019
2.94 km
Newtonhill School Nursery School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
May 3, 2018
2.94 km
Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 18, 2019
3 km
SNACK EXPRESS Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
3.02 km
The Stack Other catering premises Pass
May 1, 2019
3.2 km
Newton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
April 2, 2019
3.26 km
Newtonhill Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
June 17, 2019
3.26 km
Newtonhill Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
July 21, 2009
3.27 km
Bettridge Centre Other catering premises Exempt
September 15, 2005
3.35 km
Mrs Patricia Allen Other catering premises Exempt
May 4, 2004
3.35 km
Quoiters Lounge Bar Other catering premises Pass
June 19, 2018
3.42 km
Skateraw Store Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 19, 2020
3.42 km
Taste of China @ Quoiters Other catering premises Pass
February 15, 2021
3.42 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Portlethen Rail Station Rail 4.89 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 4.89 km

Nearby Nature

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

Stranog Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Berry Top Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
Whinward Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Hill of Auchlee Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Cairnwell Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.21 km
Barn Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.48 km
Old Man of Muchalls Island 3.59 km
Ritchie Shore Wetland 3.59 km
Grim Haven Bay 3.62 km
Cran Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.65 km
Bettridge Bay 3.65 km
Brown Jewel Island 3.68 km
Katiefinnie Island 3.69 km
Newtonhill Bay Bay 3.69 km
Clochindare Island 3.74 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.04189300
Longitude -2.19987900
OS Easting 387970
OS Northing 0794552
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5745
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: 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 S34003171
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