The postcode AB3 6QS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in March 1982 and terminated in August 1990.AB3 6QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB3 6QS 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 6QS as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to AB3 6QS is Westdyke Way which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Broadstraik Avenue and is 148 m away.
The local pub for residents of AB3 6QS is Westhill Golf Club and is 997 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 19, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 1.14 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on August 14, 2019.
Policing for AB3 6QS 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 6QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB3 6QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB3 6QS
| Introduction | March 1982 |
| Termination | August 1990 |
| 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 6QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro 1905 | Pass October 8, 2019 | 147 m | |
| Hampton By Hilton - Westhill | Pass January 9, 2019 | 147 m | |
| Lili's Kitchen | Pass January 13, 2015 | 509 m | |
| Elrick Primary School | Pass October 29, 2019 | 555 m | |
| Elrick Primary School Nursery | Pass March 27, 2019 | 555 m | |
| LETTY'S | Pass May 22, 2019 | 578 m | |
| Grampian Community Care | Exempt April 28, 2006 | 878 m | |
| Foxlane Garden Centre | Pass May 22, 2015 | 898 m | |
| Sodexo @ Total | Pass October 8, 2019 | 898 m | |
| Green Pastures Cafe | Pass July 4, 2019 | 902 m | |
| Westhill Golf Club | Pass July 19, 2018 | 997 m | |
| Old Skene Guest House | Pass December 6, 2012 | 1.09 km | |
| Scouthall Playgroup | Exempt May 29, 2002 | 1.09 km | |
| Byde Guesthouse | Pass August 21, 2018 | 1.13 km | |
| Subway | Pass August 14, 2019 | 1.14 km | |
| Yan Oriental Restaurant | Pass April 10, 2019 | 1.14 km | |
| Crombie Primary School | Pass and Eat Safe February 27, 2020 | 1.18 km | |
| Crombie School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 1.18 km | |
| Westhill Academy | Pass September 18, 2019 | 1.18 km | |
| Westhill Community Educ Centre | Pass November 27, 2018 | 1.18 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB3 6QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Broadstraik Avenue | 148 m | |
| Broadstraik Avenue | 156 m | |
| Peregrine Road | 271 m | |
| Carnie Place | 280 m | |
| Peregrine Road | 288 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 6QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Arnhall Moss | 1.34 km | |
| Hill of Keir | 1.51 km | |
| Hill of Ord | 2.14 km | |
| Westerord Plantation | 2.21 km | |
| Easterskene Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Broomfield Plantation | 2.45 km | |
| Woods of Cairnie | 2.56 km | |
| Torshinach Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Gask Wood | 2.81 km | |
| Auchronie Hill | 2.86 km | |
| Garlogie Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Moss of Auchlea | 3.32 km | |
| Loch of Skene | 3.49 km | |
| Baads Wood | 3.85 km | |
| Boathouse Wood | 3.95 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.15189800 |
| Longitude | -2.30030400 |
| OS Easting | 381930 |
| OS Northing | 0806820 |
| 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 | Westhill and District |
| 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: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003160 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Garlogie and Elrick |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Garlogie and Elrick - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |