Postcode AB33 8HB (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB33 8HB and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB33 8HB is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB33 8HB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB33 8HB 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 AB33 8HB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to AB33 8HB is A944 which is centered 2.8 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Bridge of Bents and is 511 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB33 8HB is Alford Golf Club and is 3.49 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 18, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oriental Great Wall and is 3.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on May 31, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for AB33 8HB 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 AB33 8HB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB33 8HB, and the approximate distance away.

A944 2.8 km
B993 10.65 km
A980 12.85 km
B992 15.24 km
A97 17.85 km
A96 34.88 km
A95 44.15 km
A90 50.33 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB33 8HB

Introduction August 1990
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 AB33 8HB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lonenwell Garage (Petrol Station) Retailers - other Pass
July 6, 2006
1.53 km
Tough Primary School Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
November 21, 2018
2.77 km
Keig Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
December 12, 2008
2.95 km
Keig Primary School Other catering premises Pass
June 15, 2018
2.95 km
Alford Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
February 11, 2020
3.07 km
Macdonalds Of Alford Retailers - other Pass
May 27, 2019
3.25 km
Oriental Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 31, 2018
3.25 km
Country Flavours Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
February 11, 2020
3.26 km
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
July 29, 2019
3.26 km
Alford Tandoori Other catering premises Pass
March 10, 2020
3.31 km
Frank's Fryer Other catering premises Pass
July 9, 2019
3.37 km
N S Wilson (Chemist) Retailers - other Exempt
June 9, 2011
3.37 km
The Alford Bistro Other catering premises Pass
October 12, 2018
3.37 km
Alford Day Nursery Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2019
3.45 km
Kimmies Ltd (Keystore) Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 15, 2020
3.45 km
JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
May 9, 2018
3.49 km
Alford Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 18, 2011
3.49 km
Alford Golf Club - Caterer Other catering premises Pass
December 11, 2015
3.49 km
Museum & Travellers Teashop Other catering premises Pass
June 26, 2019
3.49 km
Beechwood Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
September 30, 2021
3.51 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB33 8HB - Data from Apr 2022

Bridge of Bents Bus Stop/Station 511 m
Bridge of Bents Bus Stop/Station 546 m
Jubilee Well Bus Stop/Station 1.23 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB33 8HB - Data from Dec 2021

Meiklemoss Wood Woodland Or Forest 876 m
Pitoothies Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Keelinhead Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Parkside Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Nibbetstone Strip Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Meiklehaugh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Dam Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Rock Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
The Den Valley 2.08 km
Auchreddachie Pot Inland Water 2.3 km
Baldyvin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Philip's Pot Inland Water 2.69 km
Kist Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.72 km
Boat Pot Inland Water 2.84 km
Hill of Tulloch Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB33 8HB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.23255900
Longitude -2.64534000
OS Easting 361140
OS Northing 0815944
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5845
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: Older farming communities
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 - 08
Output Area / Small Area 1A4