Postcode AB42 4XJ (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB42 4XJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB42 4XJ is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB42 4XJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB42 4XJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 AB42 4XJ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to AB42 4XJ is Market Hill which is centered 74 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Market Hill and is 32 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from The Mintlaw Chipper And Cafe Zanre and is 3.49 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 12, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 64 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Market Hill 74 m
Main Street 109 m
Tullochgorum Gardens 126 m
Imray Way 176 m
Imray Place 198 m
Winding Brae 205 m
Church Lane 211 m
Station Road 219 m
Annand Crescent 260 m
Fleeman Avenue 275 m
Smithy Lane 287 m
Armoury Lane 346 m
Inn Brae 353 m
Cooper's Brae 383 m
A950 3.6 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB42 4XJ

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 AB42 4XJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Longside Golf Club Other catering premises Pass
December 14, 2017
0 m
Longside FC Social Club Other catering premises Pass
August 3, 2018
169 m
Longside Football Club Other catering premises Pass
November 29, 2011
169 m
Longside Apiaries Farmers/growers Pass
September 1, 2015
214 m
Symposium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 24, 2021
214 m
Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
November 24, 2021
291 m
Longside Nursery School Other catering premises Pass
March 4, 2011
391 m
Longside Primary School Other catering premises Pass
December 13, 2016
391 m
Berryfields Auchtydonald Limited Farmers/growers Exempt
June 14, 2018
1.39 km
Kilted Coffee Ltd Manufacturers/packers Pass
August 15, 2020
3.07 km
Mintlaw Playgroup / Oscar Other catering premises Pass
September 20, 2011
3.34 km
Mintlaw Primary School Other catering premises Pass
May 9, 2018
3.34 km
Ewan Morrice Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 16, 2021
3.49 km
Taylor Made Catering (Scotland) Other catering premises Pass
November 16, 2018
3.49 km
The Mintlaw Chipper And Cafe Zanre Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 12, 2019
3.49 km
Simpsons At Happy Plant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
September 15, 2021
3.61 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
September 26, 2017
3.64 km
Mirchi Tandoori Other catering premises Pass
June 18, 2018
3.64 km
Murdoch Allan And Son Ltd Retailers - other Pass
March 12, 2020
3.64 km
Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
May 4, 2017
3.64 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Market Hill Bus Stop/Station 32 m
Winding Brae Bus Stop/Station 60 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 149 m
Main Street Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Bruce Brae Bus Stop/Station 272 m

Nearby Nature

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

Bridge Pot Inland Water 380 m
Glen Ugie Valley 1.24 km
Ardlaw Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.36 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Hill of Ludquharn Hill Or Mountain 3.45 km
Low's Pot Inland Water 3.46 km
Mill Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.56 km
Bruxfin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.57 km
Fairy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 3.7 km
Cairntawie Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.34 km
Greenmire Wood Woodland Or Forest 5.2 km
Coynach Hill Hill Or Mountain 5.75 km
Shielhill Hill Or Mountain 6.58 km
Moss of Cruden Woodland Or Forest 6.75 km
Moray Firth Sea 19.54 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 66.7 Mbps 64 Mbps 79.91 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 15 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 64 15
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.51832200
Longitude -1.94279600
OS Easting 403526
OS Northing 0847575
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3954
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003370
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Longside and Rattray
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Longside and Rattray - 06
Output Area / Small Area 8A1