Postcode AB4 2QJ (Aberdeenshire) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB4 2QJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB4 2QJ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1990.AB4 2QJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB4 2QJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 AB4 2QJ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to AB4 2QJ is Durn Road which is centered 63 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Queens Gate and is 304 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Portsoy Chinese Takeaway and is 460 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 1, 2019.

Policing for AB4 2QJ 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 AB4 2QJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB4 2QJ, and the approximate distance away.

Durn Road 63 m
Soy Avenue 103 m
Soy Burn Gardens 251 m
Durn Drive 255 m
Kirkwood Crescent 287 m
Seafield Terrace 297 m
A98 10.35 km
A90 99.96 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB4 2QJ

Introduction August 1973
Termination August 1990
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 AB4 2QJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Durnhythe Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 18, 2020
55 m
Portsoy Bowling Club Other catering premises Pass
November 2, 2011
322 m
Mr John Donald Retailers - other Pass
June 2, 2011
460 m
Portsoy Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 1, 2019
460 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
January 16, 2019
460 m
Community Education Centre Other catering premises Exempt
August 28, 2008
491 m
Portsoy Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 2, 2011
491 m
Portsoy School Nursery School/college/university Pass
November 21, 2018
491 m
Portsoy Coffee Shop Other catering premises Pass
July 23, 2019
531 m
Hook Line and Sinker Other catering premises Pass
March 4, 2020
534 m
JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other Pass
September 5, 2018
534 m
Portsoy Ice Cream Other catering premises Pass
March 17, 2022
534 m
The Station Hotel Other catering premises Pass
June 7, 2011
534 m
Georges Fresh Fish Other catering premises Pass
April 29, 2019
586 m
Durn House Other catering premises Improvement Required
February 7, 2020
624 m
The Shore Inn Other catering premises Pass
October 28, 2015
690 m
Gourmets Choice Ltd Mobile caterer Pass
July 19, 2018
899 m
Gourmets Choice Ltd Mobile caterer Improvement Required
March 13, 2017
899 m
Gourmets Choice Ltd Mobile caterer Pass
May 31, 2019
899 m
Glenglassaugh Distillery Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers Exempt
July 30, 2012
2.6 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB4 2QJ - Data from Apr 2022

Queens Gate Bus Stop/Station 304 m
Aird Bridge Bus Stop/Station 334 m
Soyburn Gardens Bus Stop/Station 339 m
Queens Gate Bus Stop/Station 340 m
Aird Bridge Bus Stop/Station 349 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB4 2QJ - Data from Dec 2021

Loch of Soy Inland Water 296 m
Kirk Wood Woodland Or Forest 647 m
Den of Kinaldie Valley 826 m
The Breeks Island 902 m
Legg Moon Island 995 m
Broad Rock Island 1.08 km
Craig Duff Island 1.1 km
Links Bay Bay 1.12 km
Bow Rock Island 1.9 km
Cowhythe Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.03 km
Roughilly Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Durnhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
The Widow Island 2.24 km
Durn Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.33 km
Broad Craig Island 2.34 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.67763500
Longitude -2.69364100
OS Easting 358730
OS Northing 0865520
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4223
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Banff and Buchan
Electoral Ward Banff and District
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 Turriff and Banff

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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003349
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Portsoy, Fordyce and Cornhill
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Portsoy, Fordyce and Cornhill - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1C2