AB12 4RD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AB12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4RD) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case AB which means Aberdeen.
- Postal District. In our case AB12.
- Postal Sector. In our case AB12 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RD.
The regional mail center for the post area AB is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the AB12 4RD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ALTENS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of ABERDEEN within the old postal county of Aberdeenshire.
AB12 4RD is within Portlethen.
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Map Coordinates for AB12 4RD
| Latitude | 57.0732139251 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.12694852684 |
Weather Forecast for AB12 4RD
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | E 4 mph |
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | E 4 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | E 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AB12 4RD Postcode?
Download Speeds For AB12 4RD
| Average Mbps | 38.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 36.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.640 |
AB12 4RD has an average download speed of 38.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,073 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
14% of postcodes (165,101) have slower broadband speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,018,467) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AB12 4RD
| Average Mbps | 6.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 9.290 |
AB12 4RD has an average upload speed of 6.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,666 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
11% of postcodes (130,574) have slower upload speeds.
89% of postcodes (1,050,401) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of AB12 4RD Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Charleston School
Address: Charleston School, Charleston Road, Cove, ABERDEEN, AB12 3FH
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: 01224 249349
Portlethen Primary School
Address: Portlethen Primary School, Cookston Road, Portlethen, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4PT
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01224 472845
Hillside School
Address: Hillside School, Newlands Drive, Portlethen, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4LX
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01224 472850
Banchory-Devenick School
Address: Banchory-Devenick School, Banchory-Devenick, Aberdeen, AB12 5XQ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01224 875237
Fishermoss School
Address: Fishermoss School, Berrymuir Road, Portlethen, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4UF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01224 472875
Scotland Secondary Schools
Portlethen Academy
Address: Portlethen Academy, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4QL
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01224 087880
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AB12 4RD
4637 PORTLETHEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, MUIREND ROAD, PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4XP
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (BRIDGE OF DEE)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GARTHDEE ROAD, BRIDGE OF DEE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 7QA
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 GOLDEN SQUARE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1RD
Distance: 5.09 miles
Contact: :
ABERDEEN DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 56-58 UNION STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1BB
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AB12 4RD
PORTLETHEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4QP
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 130720
GARTHDEE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, GARTHDEE ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QQ
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 208312
KINCORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KINCORTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, PROVOST WATT DRIVE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 5NA
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371170
CULTS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SOUTH AVENUE, CULTS, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB15 9LQ
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371140
CAMPHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CAMPHILL MED PRACTICE (RIVER DEE), MURTLE ESTATE, BIELDSIDE, ABERDEEN, AB15 9EP
Distance: 3.81 miles
Contact: :
WHINHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 WHINHILL ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB11 7XH
Distance: 4.40 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near AB12 4RD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AB12 4RD
- Portlethen
Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JSDistance: 1.51 milesDriving Time: 3.90 minutes - Aberdeen
Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6LXDistance: 5.89 milesDriving Time: 9.22 minutes - Stonehaven
Stonehaven station, Station Road, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2NEDistance: 10.06 milesDriving Time: 10.72 minutes - Dyce
Dyce station, Station Road, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, AB21 7EQDistance: 11.62 milesDriving Time: 18.11 minutes - Inverurie
Inverurie station, Station Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 4TNDistance: 24.15 milesDriving Time: 27.12 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AB12 4RD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AB12 4RD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AB12 4RD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Andrew Bowie |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the AB12 4RD Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Aberdeenshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Aberdeenshire at the following link Aberdeenshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Aberdeenshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Aberdeenshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the AB12 4RD Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Aberdeenshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the AB12 4RD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Portlethen Retail Park, Portlethen, AB124XP | 1.09 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Aldi |
| Asda, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP | 1.34 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Asda |
| Tesco, Newtonhill Road, Newtonhill, STONEHAVEN, AB39 3PX | 4.91 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Garthdee Road, ABERDEEN, AB10 7AY | 5.22 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA | 5.71 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AB12 4RD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DN | 4.12 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Wellington Road |
| Aberdeen Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5RG | 4.93 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Aberdeen Union Square |
| 221-229 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BQ | 5.00 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to 221-229 Union Street |
| Queens Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen, AB24 5EN | 5.52 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to Queens Links Leisure Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP | 0.83 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP |
| McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA | 3.55 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA |
| McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH | 5.13 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH |
| McDonald's, Bedford Road, ABERDEEN, AB24 3LE | 6.04 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to McDonald's, Bedford Road, ABERDEEN, AB24 3LE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB10 1QT | 5.07 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to KFC Aberdeen - Union Street |
| KFC, Haudagain Retail Park, Great Northern Road, Woodside, ABERDEEN, AB24 2BQ | 6.87 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to KFC Aberdeen - Great North Road |
| KFC, Sandford Business Park, PETERHEAD, AB42 3FX | 30.96 miles | Directions from AB12 4RD to KFC Peterhead - Invernette Roundabout |