Postcode AB45 2BD (Aberdeenshire)

Map showing AB45 2BD and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB45 2BD is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB45 2BD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB45 2BD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 AB45 2BD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to AB45 2BD is B9023 which is centered 3.65 km away.

The nearest bus stop is School and is 886 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Portsoy Chinese Takeaway and is 6.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 1, 2019.

20% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for AB45 2BD 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 AB45 2BD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB45 2BD, and the approximate distance away.

B9023 3.65 km
B9022 6.87 km
A98 11.9 km
A96 18.85 km
A97 28.49 km
A95 38.3 km
A90 93.9 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB45 2BD

Introduction August 1990
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 AB45 2BD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stuart A Barclay Distributors/Transporters Awaiting Inspection
August 22, 2019
1.5 km
Ordiquhill Nursery Other catering premises Pass
March 14, 2018
3.04 km
Little Rowater Farm Shop Farmers/growers Pass
April 30, 2019
3.92 km
Fordyce School Other catering premises Pass
January 24, 2017
4.82 km
Mrs Sandra Leith Other catering premises Pass
July 11, 2011
4.82 km
The Old Kirk Cafe/Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 18, 2018
4.91 km
Durn House Other catering premises Improvement Required
February 7, 2020
5.59 km
Mains Of Glassaugh Vegetables Farmers/growers Pass
July 30, 2021
6.1 km
Durnhythe Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
February 18, 2020
6.14 km
Littlefield Farm Shop Farmers/growers Pass
July 26, 2018
6.16 km
Glenglassaugh Distillery Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers Exempt
July 30, 2012
6.38 km
Portsoy Bowling Club Other catering premises Pass
November 2, 2011
6.52 km
Community Education Centre Other catering premises Exempt
August 28, 2008
6.56 km
Portsoy Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 2, 2011
6.56 km
Portsoy School Nursery School/college/university Pass
November 21, 2018
6.56 km
Mr John Donald Retailers - other Pass
June 2, 2011
6.65 km
Portsoy Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 1, 2019
6.65 km
The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
January 16, 2019
6.65 km
Georges Fresh Fish Other catering premises Pass
April 29, 2019
6.66 km
Hook Line and Sinker Other catering premises Pass
March 4, 2020
6.68 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB45 2BD - Data from Apr 2022

School Bus Stop/Station 886 m
School Bus Stop/Station 903 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB45 2BD - Data from Dec 2021

Bunker Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Canterbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Moss of Reid Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Bogmuchals Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Windsole Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Hillend Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Toux Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Muirake Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Lodge Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
Hill of Chattie Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
Hill of Rothin Hill Or Mountain 3.05 km
Corn Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Wolf Hillock Hill Or Mountain 3.26 km
Limestones Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Fordyce Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.8 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB45 2BD - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 80%
30-300 Mbps 20%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.62252900
Longitude -2.70795900
OS Easting 357812
OS Northing 0859394
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3091
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Banff and Buchan
Electoral Ward Banff and District
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 Turriff and Banff

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) Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003263
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Portsoy, Fordyce and Cornhill
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Portsoy, Fordyce and Cornhill - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1A1