Postcode AB42 4AG (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB42 4AG and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB42 4AG is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in November 2015 and is an active postcode. AB42 4AG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB42 4AG 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 4AG as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to AB42 4AG is Dunshillock Way which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Birch Grove and is 612 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from The Mintlaw Chipper And Cafe Zanre and is 811 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 12, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 181.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 27.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB42 4AG 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 AB42 4AG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB42 4AG, and the approximate distance away.

Dunshillock Way 28 m
Osprey Gardens 70 m
North Street 201 m
Cedars Way 209 m
Deer Avenue 215 m
Meadow Walk 256 m
A950 578 m
A952 1.95 km
A981 9.52 km
A90 90.48 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB42 4AG

Introduction November 2015
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 AB42 4AG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Simpsons At Happy Plant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
September 15, 2021
521 m
Bengal Spice Other catering premises Pass
July 24, 2019
552 m
China Palace Other catering premises Pass
October 29, 2019
552 m
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 6, 2013
552 m
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 26, 2017
638 m
Mirchi Tandoori Other catering premises Pass
June 18, 2018
638 m
Murdoch Allan And Son Ltd Retailers - other Pass
March 12, 2020
638 m
Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
May 4, 2017
638 m
Pitfour Arms Hotel Other catering premises Pass
September 21, 2015
638 m
Rowlands Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
April 12, 2007
638 m
The Garret Bar Other catering premises Pass
May 3, 2016
638 m
Macbi Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 3, 2017
741 m
Pitfour Primary School Other catering premises Pass
September 20, 2011
741 m
Pitfour School Nursery School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
May 3, 2018
741 m
Mintlaw Academy Other catering premises Pass
May 9, 2011
758 m
Mintlaw Playgroup / Oscar Other catering premises Pass
September 20, 2011
763 m
Mintlaw Primary School Other catering premises Pass
May 9, 2018
763 m
Ewan Morrice Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 16, 2021
811 m
Taylor Made Catering (Scotland) Other catering premises Pass
November 16, 2018
811 m
The Mintlaw Chipper And Cafe Zanre Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 12, 2019
811 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB42 4AG - Data from Apr 2022

Birch Grove Bus Stop/Station 612 m
Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 614 m
Bus Depot Bus Stop/Station 645 m
The Greens Bus Stop/Station 670 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 680 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB42 4AG - Data from Dec 2021

Pitfour Lake Inland Water 2.03 km
Glen Ugie Valley 2.76 km
Drinnie's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Highlandman's Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Wuddy Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.99 km
Bridgend Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Ardlaw Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.28 km
Biffie Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.35 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.87 km
Loudon Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Aikey Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Bridge Pot Inland Water 4.13 km
Chapel Hillock Hill Or Mountain 4.14 km
Parkhouse Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.27 km
Shepherd's Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.31 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB42 4AG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 80 Mbps 181.4 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 27.6 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 10 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 18 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 112.5 22
300+ Mbps 100% 775 95

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 248,181 kWh - mean 14,599 kWh : median 13,931 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 58,926 kWh - mean 3,466 kWh : median 3,087 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB42 4AG - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.53000200
Longitude -2.00565000
OS Easting 399761
OS Northing 0848874
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4459
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000027
Travel To Work Area Peterhead

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: 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