The postcode AB39 3RU is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB39 3RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB39 3RU 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 AB39 3RU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to AB39 3RU is A957 which is centered 7.69 km away.
The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 6.65 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB39 3RU is Newton Arms and is 3.8 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on April 2, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Newtonhill Tandoori and is 3.8 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 3.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 52.6% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 47.4% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for AB39 3RU 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 AB39 3RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB39 3RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB39 3RU
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 AB39 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slate And Grain | Pass April 19, 2021 | 2.24 km | |
| Fits The Scoop | Awaiting Inspection January 6, 2022 | 2.53 km | |
| Wander & Graze | Awaiting Inspection October 26, 2021 | 2.53 km | |
| Mill Pond Botanicals | Pass March 3, 2020 | 2.61 km | |
| The Stack | Pass May 1, 2019 | 2.72 km | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Pass April 18, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| Messrs Alex J C Shepherd | Pass July 22, 2010 | 3.69 km | |
| Lairhillock Inn | Pass July 8, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| Lairhillock Lodge | Pass February 3, 2012 | 3.7 km | |
| Lairhillock School Nursery | Pass December 2, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| Bettridge Centre | Exempt September 15, 2005 | 3.74 km | |
| Mrs Patricia Allen | Exempt May 4, 2004 | 3.74 km | |
| SNACK EXPRESS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 3.76 km | |
| Newtonhill Pharmacy | Exempt July 21, 2009 | 3.77 km | |
| Newton Arms | Exempt April 2, 2019 | 3.8 km | |
| Newtonhill Tandoori | Pass June 17, 2019 | 3.8 km | |
| Newtonhill Primary School | Pass August 30, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| Newtonhill School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 3.83 km | |
| Quoiters Lounge Bar | Pass June 19, 2018 | 3.88 km | |
| Skateraw Store | Pass February 19, 2020 | 3.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB39 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Portlethen Rail Station | 6.65 km | |
| Portlethen Rail Station | 6.65 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB39 3RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Hill of Muchalls | 1.4 km | |
| Whinward Plantation | 1.62 km | |
| Pityot Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Hill of Allochie | 2.22 km | |
| Allochie Lochan | 2.26 km | |
| Roundhill | 2.33 km | |
| Kempstone Hill | 2.56 km | |
| White Hill | 2.71 km | |
| Muchalls Shore | 2.78 km | |
| Grim Haven | 2.87 km | |
| Carlin Craigs | 2.87 km | |
| Castle Rock of Muchalls | 2.9 km | |
| Old Man of Muchalls | 2.94 km | |
| Grim Brigs | 2.99 km | |
| Ritchie Shore | 3.03 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB39 3RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 3.1 Mbps | 3.1 Mbps | 4.75 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.6 Mbps | 0.6 Mbps | 1.02 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3.1 | 0.6 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 47.4% | 52.6% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 52.6% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.02031300 |
| Longitude | -2.20697700 |
| OS Easting | 387532 |
| OS Northing | 0792151 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine |
| Electoral Ward | North Kincardine |
| 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: 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 | S34003292 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Fetteresso, Netherley and Catter |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Fetteresso, Netherley and Catter - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |