The postcode AB45 2SW is located in Aberdeenshire It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB45 2SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB45 2SW 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 2SW as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to AB45 2SW is Bridge Street which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bridge Street and is 28 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Portsoy Chinese Takeaway and is 3.95 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 1, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB45 2SW 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 AB45 2SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB45 2SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB45 2SW
| 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 AB45 2SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Kirk Cafe/Bistro | Pass June 18, 2018 | 124 m | |
| Fordyce School | Pass January 24, 2017 | 196 m | |
| Mrs Sandra Leith | Pass July 11, 2011 | 196 m | |
| Mains Of Glassaugh Vegetables | Pass July 30, 2021 | 1.26 km | |
| Glenglassaugh Distillery Company Ltd | Exempt July 30, 2012 | 1.79 km | |
| Sandend Caravan Site | Pass July 26, 2011 | 2.16 km | |
| Durn House | Improvement Required February 7, 2020 | 3.42 km | |
| Durnhythe Home | Pass February 18, 2020 | 3.6 km | |
| Georges Fresh Fish | Pass April 29, 2019 | 3.64 km | |
| Stuart A Barclay | Awaiting Inspection August 22, 2019 | 3.72 km | |
| Portsoy Bowling Club | Pass November 2, 2011 | 3.8 km | |
| Mr John Donald | Pass June 2, 2011 | 3.95 km | |
| Portsoy Chinese Takeaway | Pass March 1, 2019 | 3.95 km | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Awaiting Inspection January 16, 2019 | 3.95 km | |
| Portsoy Coffee Shop | Pass July 23, 2019 | 3.97 km | |
| Hook Line and Sinker | Pass March 4, 2020 | 4.1 km | |
| JG Ross (Bakers) Ltd | Pass September 5, 2018 | 4.1 km | |
| Portsoy Ice Cream | Pass March 17, 2022 | 4.1 km | |
| The Station Hotel | Pass June 7, 2011 | 4.1 km | |
| Community Education Centre | Exempt August 28, 2008 | 4.1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB45 2SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Bridge Street | 28 m | |
| Bridge Street | 39 m | |
| East Church Street | 145 m | |
| Mains of Glassaugh | 853 m | |
| Mains of Glassaugh | 875 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB45 2SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Fordyce Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Fordycehill Plantation | 1.25 km | |
| Durn Hill | 1.58 km | |
| Birkenbog Wood | 1.87 km | |
| Durnhill Plantation | 2.08 km | |
| Hughies Knowe | 2.19 km | |
| Sater Slack | Valley | 2.19 km |
| Towie Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Kilnhillock Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Red Haven | 2.67 km | |
| Sandend Bay | 2.83 km | |
| Hillend Plantation | 2.88 km | |
| Kirk Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Broad Craig | 3 km | |
| Cotton Hill | 3.48 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB45 2SW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
Energy usage data for AB45 2SW - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.66238400 |
| Longitude | -2.74713400 |
| OS Easting | 355521 |
| OS Northing | 0863856 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000027 |
| Travel To Work Area | Turriff and Banff |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003391 |
| 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 | 1C3 |