Postcode AB39 3SW (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB39 3SW and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB39 3SW is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB39 3SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB39 3SW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 3SW as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.

The closest road name to AB39 3SW is St Nathan's Road which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Skateraw Road and is 345 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 3.32 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB39 3SW is Newton Arms and is 274 m 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 274 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 19.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 10% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 90% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB39 3SW 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 AB39 3SW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB39 3SW, and the approximate distance away.

St Nathan's Road 23 m
St Michael's Walk 60 m
St Michael's Way 115 m
St Andrews Terrace 135 m
St Michael's Road 138 m
St Michaels Place 142 m
St Peter's Road 148 m
St Michael's Crescent 212 m
Old Mill Road 222 m
St Ternan's Road 265 m
St Crispin's Road 310 m
Newton Road 349 m
B979 9.32 km
A93 29.21 km
A90 38.76 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB39 3SW

Introduction June 1996
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 AB39 3SW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
SNACK EXPRESS Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
71 m
Newton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
April 2, 2019
274 m
Newtonhill Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
June 17, 2019
274 m
Newtonhill Primary School School/college/university Pass
August 30, 2019
295 m
Newtonhill School Nursery School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
May 3, 2018
295 m
Newtonhill Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
July 21, 2009
326 m
Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 18, 2019
387 m
Quoiters Lounge Bar Other catering premises Pass
June 19, 2018
462 m
Skateraw Store Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 19, 2020
462 m
Taste of China @ Quoiters Other catering premises Pass
February 15, 2021
462 m
Bettridge Centre Other catering premises Exempt
September 15, 2005
475 m
Mrs Patricia Allen Other catering premises Exempt
May 4, 2004
475 m
Messrs Alex J C Shepherd Farmers/growers Pass
July 22, 2010
1.12 km
Fits The Scoop Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 6, 2022
1.36 km
Wander & Graze Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
October 26, 2021
1.36 km
The Stack Other catering premises Pass
May 1, 2019
1.6 km
Slate And Grain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 19, 2021
1.65 km
Fishermoss Nursery School Other catering premises Pass
June 8, 2018
2.45 km
Fishermoss Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 24, 2011
2.45 km
Lethen Park Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 5, 2019
2.45 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB39 3SW - Data from Apr 2022

Skateraw Road Bus Stop/Station 345 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 370 m
Park Place Bus Stop/Station 376 m
Park Place Bus Stop/Station 383 m
St Crispin's Road Bus Stop/Station 389 m
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 3.32 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 3.32 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB39 3SW - Data from Dec 2021

Newtonhill Bay Bay 684 m
Cran Hill Hill Or Mountain 774 m
Bettridge Bay 791 m
White May Craig Island 819 m
May Craig Island 1.16 km
Floors Craig Island 1.32 km
Clochindare Island 1.45 km
Coble Boards Island 1.48 km
Brown Jewel Island 1.56 km
Katiefinnie Island 1.64 km
Ritchie Shore Wetland 1.72 km
Clashfarquhar Bay Bay 1.76 km
Old Man of Muchalls Island 1.82 km
Grim Haven Bay 1.97 km
Grim Brigs Island 2.06 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB39 3SW - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 20.6 Mbps 19.6 Mbps 24.39 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 1.2 Mbps 1.25 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 90% 21 1.2
30-300 Mbps 10% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 264,031 kWh - mean 26,403 kWh : median 26,181 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 51,055 kWh - mean 5,105 kWh : median 4,795 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB39 3SW - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.03481000
Longitude -2.15174600
OS Easting 390889
OS Northing 0793756
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5481
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003308
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Newtonhill
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Newtonhill - 03
Output Area / Small Area 6A2