The postcode AB42 4AB is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in July 2014 and is an active postcode. AB42 4AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB42 4AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 AB42 4AB as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to AB42 4AB is Deer Avenue which is centered 23 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Birch Grove and is 414 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from The Mintlaw Chipper And Cafe Zanre and is 646 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 12, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 97.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 89.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 93.1% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 6.9% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 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 AB42 4AB 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 AB42 4AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB42 4AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB42 4AB
| Introduction | July 2014 |
| 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 AB42 4AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice | Pass July 24, 2019 | 354 m | |
| China Palace | Pass October 29, 2019 | 354 m | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Pass August 6, 2013 | 354 m | |
| Simpsons At Happy Plant | Improvement Required September 15, 2021 | 377 m | |
| Costcutter | Pass September 26, 2017 | 464 m | |
| Mirchi Tandoori | Pass June 18, 2018 | 464 m | |
| Murdoch Allan And Son Ltd | Pass March 12, 2020 | 464 m | |
| Nisa Local | Pass May 4, 2017 | 464 m | |
| Pitfour Arms Hotel | Pass September 21, 2015 | 464 m | |
| Rowlands Pharmacy | Exempt April 12, 2007 | 464 m | |
| The Garret Bar | Pass May 3, 2016 | 464 m | |
| Macbi Cafe Ltd | Pass May 3, 2017 | 549 m | |
| Pitfour Primary School | Pass September 20, 2011 | 549 m | |
| Pitfour School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 549 m | |
| Mintlaw Academy | Pass May 9, 2011 | 595 m | |
| Ewan Morrice | Awaiting Inspection March 16, 2021 | 646 m | |
| Taylor Made Catering (Scotland) | Pass November 16, 2018 | 646 m | |
| The Mintlaw Chipper And Cafe Zanre | Pass February 12, 2019 | 646 m | |
| Mintlaw Playgroup / Oscar | Pass September 20, 2011 | 647 m | |
| Mintlaw Primary School | Pass May 9, 2018 | 647 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB42 4AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Birch Grove | 414 m | |
| Roundabout | 448 m | |
| The Greens | 474 m | |
| Bus Depot | 505 m | |
| Station Road | 526 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB42 4AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Pitfour Lake | 2 km | |
| Glen Ugie | Valley | 2.73 km |
| Wuddy Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Drinnie's Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Highlandman's Clump | 2.97 km | |
| Bridgend Wood | 3.07 km | |
| Biffie Wood | 3.23 km | |
| Ardlaw Hill | 3.31 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 3.74 km | |
| Loudon Wood | 3.9 km | |
| Chapel Hillock | 3.98 km | |
| Aikey Brae | 4.01 km | |
| Bridge Pot | 4.11 km | |
| Parkhouse Hill | 4.17 km | |
| Coynach Hill | 4.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB42 4AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 67.5 Mbps | 97.7 Mbps | 330 Mbps |
| Upload | 15 Mbps | 17.1 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 6.9% | 93.1% | 17.7 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 3.4% | 93.1% | 108.3 | 22.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 89.7% | 89.7% | 330 | 50 |
Energy usage data for AB42 4AB - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.52823300 |
| Longitude | -2.00603400 |
| OS Easting | 399738 |
| OS Northing | 0848677 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Banff and Buchan |
| Electoral Ward | Central Buchan |
| 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 | Peterhead |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003321 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Deer and Mormond |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Deer and Mormond - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |