Postcode AB3 3LJ (Aberdeenshire) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB3 3LJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 3LJ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1990.AB3 3LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB3 3LJ 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 3LJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB3 3LJ is A93 which is centered 8.2 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Belts of Collonach and is 869 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Rangoli and is 3.47 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 12, 2017.

Policing for AB3 3LJ 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 3LJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB3 3LJ, and the approximate distance away.

A93 8.2 km
B974 12.38 km
A90 26.95 km
A92 42.54 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 3LJ

Introduction August 1973
Termination August 1990
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 3LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Silver Ladies Caravan Park Retailers - other Pass
August 31, 2010
1.11 km
Knockburn Loch Cafe And Shop Other catering premises Pass
July 10, 2018
1.23 km
Strachan School Other catering premises Pass
November 22, 2005
1.46 km
Cheese Bothy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
October 14, 2019
3.35 km
Alba Catering Other catering premises Pass
May 2, 2018
3.41 km
ELG Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 3, 2022
3.41 km
Mamma Mia Other catering premises Pass
September 20, 2019
3.47 km
Miami Chinese Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 26, 2020
3.47 km
Olive Tree Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 8, 2021
3.47 km
Rangoli Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 12, 2017
3.47 km
The Chatterbox Other catering premises Pass
December 13, 2018
3.47 km
Number One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 9, 2019
3.49 km
Douglas Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 19, 2019
3.51 km
Birdhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 9, 2018
3.52 km
Dee-Licious Retailers - other Pass
August 20, 2018
3.52 km
The Strong Water Co Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
September 4, 2019
3.52 km
CrossReach Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
March 11, 2020
3.52 km
Banchory Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
June 27, 2019
3.54 km
Burnett Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 20, 2018
3.56 km
Famous House Other catering premises Pass
November 21, 2018
3.56 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 3LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Belts of Collonach Bus Stop/Station 869 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 3LJ - Data from Dec 2021

Gellan Wood Woodland Or Forest 254 m
Cammie Wood Woodland Or Forest 317 m
Kitalnaekit Wood Woodland Or Forest 682 m
Gallybank Plantation Woodland Or Forest 935 m
Moss-side Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Collonach Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Croft-thorn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Knockburn Loch Inland Water 1.73 km
Craig of Affrusk Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Scolty Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Scolty Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Kennel Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Craigloch Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Knock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Knock Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.02022500
Longitude -2.51483500
OS Easting 368840
OS Northing 0792240
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5870
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Electoral Ward Banchory and Mid Deeside
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) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003216
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Aboyne and South Deeside
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Aboyne and South Deeside - 07
Output Area / Small Area 1A1