Postcode AB42 5RF (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB42 5RF and nearby postcodes

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

AB42 5RF 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 5RF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB42 5RF is A948 which is centered 6.33 km away.

The nearest bus stop is West Mains and is 701 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Share House and is 3.44 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on July 28, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A948 6.33 km
A96 46.95 km
A90 83.28 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB42 5RF

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 5RF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Auchmaliddie Mains Beef Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
June 26, 2020
1.86 km
Earl Of Aberdeen Arms Other catering premises Improvement Required
January 19, 2017
3.19 km
Royal British Legion Social Club Other catering premises Exempt
March 20, 2014
3.37 km
Auchnagatt Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 23, 2011
3.38 km
St Kanes Church Centre Other catering premises Pass
August 22, 2017
3.4 km
St Kane's Early Learning And Childcare Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
November 10, 2020
3.4 km
Dellston Small Holding Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
March 25, 2021
3.4 km
Food for Thought Retailers - other Pass
November 29, 2016
3.44 km
Share House Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
July 28, 2021
3.44 km
Tasty Fryer Other catering premises Pass
October 4, 2011
3.44 km
Maud Playgroup Other catering premises Pass
September 23, 2014
3.44 km
Maud Primary School Other catering premises Pass
November 12, 2010
3.5 km
Longleys Country Store Retailers - other Pass
April 13, 2011
3.52 km
New Deer School Nursery School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
May 3, 2018
3.55 km
St Kane's Pre-School Group Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 25, 2021
3.55 km
Costcutter Retailers - other Pass
August 1, 2017
3.58 km
S & N Purdie Retailers - other Exempt
November 15, 2004
3.58 km
Maud F.C. Social Club Other catering premises Pass
May 6, 2017
3.7 km
Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
October 24, 2011
3.7 km
Old Mart Cafe Other catering premises Pass
August 23, 2016
3.7 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

West Mains Bus Stop/Station 701 m
West Mains Bus Stop/Station 713 m

Nearby Nature

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

Whin Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.79 km
Kidds Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
Brown Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
Hill of Cauldhame Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Bank Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km
Nichol Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.78 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.98 km
Windy Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.14 km
Spunkies Knowe Hill Or Mountain 4.27 km
Hill of Dens Hill Or Mountain 4.34 km
Hill of Northseat Hill Or Mountain 4.36 km
Jock's Hill Woodland Or Forest 4.44 km
Hill of Skilmafilly Hill Or Mountain 4.45 km
Wind Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.45 km
Hill of Belnagoak Hill Or Mountain 4.5 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.49073900
Longitude -2.15070300
OS Easting 391065
OS Northing 0844513
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4280
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: 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 S34003207
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Deer and Mormond
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Deer and Mormond - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A1