Postcode AB3 8EA (Aberdeenshire) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB3 8EA and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB3 8EA is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1990.AB3 8EA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB3 8EA 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 8EA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB3 8EA is A944 which is centered 2.15 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Oriental Great Wall and is 6.54 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on May 31, 2018.

Policing for AB3 8EA 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 8EA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB3 8EA, and the approximate distance away.

A944 2.15 km
A980 8.48 km
B993 9.61 km
A97 22.62 km
A96 39.65 km
A90 45.66 km
A92 61.66 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB3 8EA

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 8EA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tough Primary School Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
November 21, 2018
2.07 km
Craigievar Primary School Other catering premises Pass
March 25, 2019
5.05 km
Lonenwell Garage (Petrol Station) Retailers - other Pass
July 6, 2006
5.47 km
Pasta Mia Other catering premises Pass
August 26, 2015
6.01 km
Cluny Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
July 15, 2021
6.38 km
Alford Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
February 11, 2020
6.4 km
Sweet Bee Bakes Manufacturers/packers Pass
July 9, 2020
6.46 km
Country Flavours Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
February 11, 2020
6.48 km
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
July 29, 2019
6.48 km
Macdonalds Of Alford Retailers - other Pass
May 27, 2019
6.54 km
Oriental Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 31, 2018
6.54 km
Frank's Fryer Other catering premises Pass
July 9, 2019
6.67 km
N S Wilson (Chemist) Retailers - other Exempt
June 9, 2011
6.67 km
The Alford Bistro Other catering premises Pass
October 12, 2018
6.67 km
Alford Tandoori Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2020
6.68 km
Alford Day Nursery Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2019
6.78 km
Kimmies Ltd (Keystore) Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 15, 2020
6.78 km
JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
May 9, 2018
6.81 km
Grant Arms Other catering premises Pass
June 27, 2019
6.96 km
Monymusk After School Club Other catering premises Pass
August 31, 2005
6.96 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB3 8EA - Data from Dec 2021

Culthibert Wood Woodland Or Forest 169 m
Kingsford Moss Woodland Or Forest 362 m
Correnie Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Haybogs Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Tonley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Forkins Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
White Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
Ladymoss Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Braeside Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Pond Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Leybrae Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Green Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Craigmaud Moss Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Kirkton Moss Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Baudyground Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.19133000
Longitude -2.61980100
OS Easting 362640
OS Northing 0811340
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5719
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Electoral Ward Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
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 S34003242
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Howe of Alford
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Howe of Alford - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1A1