Postcode AB42 5EF (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB42 5EF and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB42 5EF is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB42 5EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB42 5EF 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 AB42 5EF as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.

The closest road name to AB42 5EF is Newton Road which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Roundabout and is 175 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from The Mintlaw Chipper And Cafe Zanre and is 367 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 12, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 50.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB42 5EF 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 5EF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB42 5EF, and the approximate distance away.

Newton Road 40 m
Old School 108 m
Newton Grange 160 m
A950 171 m
The Greens 176 m
The Square 181 m
Rowan Circle 197 m
The Stables 199 m
Meadow Walk 216 m
Burnside Road 233 m
Burnside Court 233 m
Deer Avenue 264 m
Carters Close 269 m
Birch Grove 294 m
North Street 339 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB42 5EF

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 5EF - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB42 5EF - Data from Apr 2022

Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 175 m
The Greens Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Birch Grove Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Bus Depot Bus Stop/Station 268 m
Burnside Court Bus Stop/Station 298 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB42 5EF - Data from Dec 2021

Pitfour Lake Inland Water 2.13 km
Glen Ugie Valley 2.58 km
Wuddy Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Bridgend Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Drinnie's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Highlandman's Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km
Biffie Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km
Ardlaw Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.22 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.48 km
Chapel Hillock Hill Or Mountain 3.85 km
Bridge Pot Inland Water 3.96 km
Aikey Brae Woodland Or Forest 4.05 km
Loudon Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.08 km
Coynach Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.17 km
Parkhouse Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.18 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB42 5EF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 53.6 Mbps 50.5 Mbps 72.81 Mbps
Upload 10.1 Mbps 10.9 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% 22.3 4.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 58.3 12.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 257,311 kWh - mean 21,443 kWh : median 18,982 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 70,299 kWh - mean 4,687 kWh : median 4,616 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB42 5EF - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.52586700
Longitude -2.00421000
OS Easting 399847
OS Northing 0848412
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4079
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia
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
Mintlaw
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mintlaw - 03
Output Area / Small Area 6A2