Postcode AB33 8LX (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB33 8LX and nearby postcodes

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

AB33 8LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 8LX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB33 8LX is A980 which is centered 7.62 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB33 8LX is Tarland Golf Club and is 6.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 24, 2021.

75% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A980 7.62 km
A944 8.62 km
A97 23.02 km
A96 39.4 km
A90 43.81 km
A92 59.84 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB33 8LX

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 8LX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Farm Garden Farmers/growers Pass
June 7, 2017
1.53 km
Muirhead Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
November 24, 2020
2.77 km
Craigievar Primary School Other catering premises Pass
March 25, 2019
2.91 km
Wark Farm Farmers/growers Pass
March 12, 2019
3.78 km
Cairnton Aberdeen Angus Retailers - other Pass
November 12, 2021
4.12 km
Louise's Farm Kitchen Manufacturers/packers Pass
October 12, 2018
5.07 km
Lumphanan Pre-School Playgroup School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
October 5, 2010
5.22 km
Lumphanan Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 7, 2018
5.22 km
The Meet Again Tea Shop Other catering premises Pass
November 25, 2021
5.24 km
Lumphanan Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 25, 2021
5.33 km
Macbeth Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 25, 2021
5.33 km
Lumphanan Golf Club - Caterer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 6, 2019
5.47 km
Tarland Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 24, 2021
6.99 km
Balhousie Alastrean Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
July 8, 2019
7.35 km
Katy's Eggs Farmers/growers Pass
November 17, 2015
7.54 km
Country Flavours Other catering premises Pass and Eat Safe
February 11, 2020
7.56 km
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
July 29, 2019
7.56 km
Alford Academy - Community Campus And Coffee Bar School/college/university Pass
March 25, 2019
7.57 km
Alford Bowling Club Other catering premises Pass
June 22, 2011
7.57 km
Alford Ski Centre Other catering premises Exempt
July 6, 2006
7.57 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pony Wood Woodland Or Forest 701 m
Craigievar Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Balwearie Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Norham Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Collie Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
Wester Leochel Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Mill Maud Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Knock Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.71 km
Fowlis Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.94 km
Fowlishill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Blelack Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.29 km
Kirk Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.42 km
Kirk Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 75%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.16629300
Longitude -2.74011000
OS Easting 355339
OS Northing 0808627
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4900
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) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003242
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Cromar and Kildrummy
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Cromar and Kildrummy - 03
Output Area / Small Area 1A1