Postcode AB39 8BS (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB39 8BS and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB39 8BS is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in December 2021 and is an active postcode. AB39 8BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB39 8BS 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 8BS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB39 8BS is Doohills Road which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hume Square and is 196 m away. The closest railway station is Portlethen Rail Station, 4.14 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB39 8BS is Newton Arms and is 1.54 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 1.54 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on June 17, 2019.

Policing for AB39 8BS 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 8BS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB39 8BS, and the approximate distance away.

Doohills Road 23 m
North Ashley Lane 35 m
Easter Ashley Lane 76 m
Ashley Lane 84 m
Rothesay Street 86 m
Bunting Lane 151 m
Hume Square 170 m
South Rothesay Lane 181 m
Liddell Place 188 m
Greenlaw Road 200 m
Pattison Street 212 m
Murdoch Lane 213 m
Quarryline Street 233 m
North Bell Rock Lane 255 m
Naismith Drive 260 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB39 8BS

Introduction December 2021
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 8BS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fits The Scoop Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
January 6, 2022
0 m
Wander & Graze Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
October 26, 2021
0 m
Slate And Grain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
April 19, 2021
300 m
Messrs Alex J C Shepherd Farmers/growers Pass
July 22, 2010
1.2 km
Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
April 18, 2019
1.24 km
SNACK EXPRESS Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
1.37 km
Newtonhill Primary School School/college/university Pass
August 30, 2019
1.38 km
Newtonhill School Nursery School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
May 3, 2018
1.38 km
Newtonhill Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
July 21, 2009
1.54 km
Newton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
April 2, 2019
1.54 km
Newtonhill Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
June 17, 2019
1.54 km
The Stack Other catering premises Pass
May 1, 2019
1.57 km
Bettridge Centre Other catering premises Exempt
September 15, 2005
1.6 km
Mrs Patricia Allen Other catering premises Exempt
May 4, 2004
1.6 km
Quoiters Lounge Bar Other catering premises Pass
June 19, 2018
1.69 km
Skateraw Store Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 19, 2020
1.69 km
Taste of China @ Quoiters Other catering premises Pass
February 15, 2021
1.69 km
Mill Pond Botanicals Retailers - other Pass
March 3, 2020
2.52 km
Fishermoss Nursery School Other catering premises Pass
June 8, 2018
3.17 km
Fishermoss Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 24, 2011
3.17 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB39 8BS - Data from Apr 2022

Hume Square Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Landale Court Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Chapelton Park & Choose Bus Stop/Station 794 m
Newtonhill Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 840 m
Cairnhill Road Bus Stop/Station 1.07 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 4.14 km
Portlethen Rail Station Rail 4.15 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB39 8BS - Data from Dec 2021

Whinward Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Bettridge Bay 1.88 km
Ritchie Shore Wetland 1.92 km
Old Man of Muchalls Island 1.95 km
Brown Jewel Island 1.96 km
Newtonhill Bay Bay 1.97 km
Katiefinnie Island 1.98 km
Clochindare Island 1.98 km
May Craig Island 2 km
Grim Haven Bay 2.02 km
Cran Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.09 km
White May Craig Island 2.14 km
Grim Brigs Island 2.18 km
Carlin Craigs Island 2.35 km
Floors Craig Island 2.67 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.03417400
Longitude -2.17407600
OS Easting 389534
OS Northing 0793690
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5745
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: 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 S34003171
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