The postcode AB42 5AX is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB42 5AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB42 5AX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 5AX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to AB42 5AX is A952 which is centered 5.41 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Nether Kinknockie and is 916 m away.
The local pub for residents of AB42 5AX is Hatton Mill and is 6.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from La Fiamma and is 6.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on September 9, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 10.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 12.5% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 12.5% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB42 5AX 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 5AX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB42 5AX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB42 5AX
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| 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 5AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Munro & L Joiner | Awaiting Inspection June 8, 2021 | 4.45 km | |
| Kilted Coffee Ltd | Pass August 15, 2020 | 4.66 km | |
| Ewan Morrice Butcher | Improvement Required February 18, 2020 | 5.38 km | |
| Cherry Blossom Children's Residential Home Ltd | Awaiting Inspection September 7, 2021 | 5.5 km | |
| Nisa | Improvement Required April 20, 2017 | 5.51 km | |
| Arnage Primary School | Pass January 8, 2020 | 5.62 km | |
| Crichie Inn | Pass September 30, 2015 | 5.64 km | |
| Stuartfield Playgroup | Pass November 24, 2021 | 5.64 km | |
| Hatton Mill | Pass May 30, 2017 | 6.15 km | |
| La Fiamma | Improvement Required September 9, 2021 | 6.15 km | |
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway | Improvement Required September 16, 2021 | 6.15 km | |
| Murdoch Allan & Sons (Shop) | Pass February 20, 2019 | 6.26 km | |
| Murdoch Allan And Son Ltd (Bakery) | Pass December 5, 2019 | 6.26 km | |
| Longside Nursery School | Pass March 4, 2011 | 6.35 km | |
| Longside Primary School | Pass December 13, 2016 | 6.35 km | |
| Hatton Community Café | Awaiting Inspection February 12, 2018 | 6.47 km | |
| Hatton Playgroup | Pass December 16, 2011 | 6.47 km | |
| Hatton School | Pass May 3, 2017 | 6.47 km | |
| Longside Apiaries | Pass September 1, 2015 | 6.49 km | |
| Symposium | Pass November 24, 2021 | 6.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB42 5AX - Data from Apr 2022
| Nether Kinknockie | 916 m | |
| Nether Kinknockie | 919 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB42 5AX - Data from Dec 2021
| Kinknockie Hill | 1.33 km | |
| Greenmire Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Smallburn Hill | 1.43 km | |
| Skelmuir Hill | 2.15 km | |
| Moss of Auquharney | 2.47 km | |
| Mill Hill | 3.12 km | |
| Hawkhillock | 3.2 km | |
| Coynach Hill | 3.44 km | |
| Hill of Ludquharn | 3.56 km | |
| Moss of Cruden | 3.56 km | |
| Belt of Muirtack | 3.56 km | |
| Kinnadie Hill | 3.57 km | |
| Den of Ardeneret | Valley | 3.69 km |
| Whitestone Hill | 3.83 km | |
| Hill of Aldie | 4.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB42 5AX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 12.8 Mbps | 10.2 Mbps | 18.14 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps | 1.19 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 12.5% | 87.5% | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 12.5% | 75% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 75% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 75% | 0% | 13.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB42 5AX - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.46466900 |
| Longitude | -1.98941700 |
| OS Easting | 400734 |
| OS Northing | 0841599 |
| 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: 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 | S34003281 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Ythanside |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Ythanside - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |