The postcode AB42 5GU is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in March 2009 and is an active postcode. AB42 5GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB42 5GU 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 5GU as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.
The closest road name to AB42 5GU is Sutherland Drive which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Newlands Road and is 272 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 43.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.1 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 1.8 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 5GU 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 5GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB42 5GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB42 5GU
| Introduction | March 2009 |
| 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 5GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Court Very Sheltered Housing Complex | Pass February 20, 2019 | 65 m | |
| Mintlaw Academy | Pass May 9, 2011 | 308 m | |
| Peterhead And Buchan Fairtrade Group | Awaiting Inspection March 19, 2020 | 456 m | |
| Macbi Cafe Ltd | Pass May 3, 2017 | 487 m | |
| Pitfour Primary School | Pass September 20, 2011 | 487 m | |
| Pitfour School Nursery | Awaiting Inspection May 3, 2018 | 487 m | |
| Bengal Spice | Pass July 24, 2019 | 696 m | |
| China Palace | Pass October 29, 2019 | 696 m | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Pass August 6, 2013 | 696 m | |
| Costcutter | Pass September 26, 2017 | 937 m | |
| Mirchi Tandoori | Pass June 18, 2018 | 937 m | |
| Murdoch Allan And Son Ltd | Pass March 12, 2020 | 937 m | |
| Nisa Local | Pass May 4, 2017 | 937 m | |
| Pitfour Arms Hotel | Pass September 21, 2015 | 937 m | |
| Rowlands Pharmacy | Exempt April 12, 2007 | 937 m | |
| The Garret Bar | Pass May 3, 2016 | 937 m | |
| Aden Caravan Park Shop | Pass July 29, 2009 | 939 m | |
| Aden Craft And Gift Shop | Pass November 20, 2018 | 939 m | |
| Cafe at Aden | Pass May 16, 2017 | 939 m | |
| Simpsons At Happy Plant | Improvement Required September 15, 2021 | 1.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB42 5GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Newlands Road | 272 m | |
| Academy | 310 m | |
| Newlands Road | 323 m | |
| Station Road | 358 m | |
| Station Road | 363 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB42 5GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Pitfour Lake | 1.4 km | |
| Wuddy Hill | 2.03 km | |
| Bridgend Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Biffie Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Highlandman's Clump | 2.5 km | |
| Drinnie's Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Chapel Hillock | 3.12 km | |
| Aikey Brae | 3.19 km | |
| Parkhouse Hill | 3.31 km | |
| Glen Ugie | Valley | 3.38 km |
| Loudon Wood | 3.41 km | |
| Coynach Hill | 3.76 km | |
| Crichie Wood | 3.83 km | |
| Scrog Hill | 3.96 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 3.97 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB42 5GU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 45.3 Mbps | 43.4 Mbps | 56.43 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.1 Mbps | 12.77 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 | 0% | 100% | 26.5 | 5.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 47.1 | 9.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB42 5GU - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.52353100 |
| Longitude | -2.01798400 |
| OS Easting | 399022 |
| OS Northing | 0848152 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003272 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mintlaw |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mintlaw - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A1 |