AB12 5FS 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 (5FS) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case FS.
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 5FS 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 5FS is within the village of Kirkton of Maryculter.
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Map Coordinates for AB12 5FS
| Latitude | 57.0838384976 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.23443730172 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for AB12 5FS
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Weather Forecast for AB12 5FS
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 91.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 92.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 86.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 11 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 50.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 83.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 85.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 45.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 23.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 25.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the AB12 5FS Postcode?
Download Speeds For AB12 5FS
| Average Mbps | 46.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 58.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
AB12 5FS has an average download speed of 46.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,304 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
22% of postcodes (260,525) have slower broadband speeds.
78% of postcodes (922,812) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For AB12 5FS
| Average Mbps | 11.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AB12 5FS has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.
65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of AB12 5FS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Culter School
Address: Culter School, 22 School Road, Peterculter, ABERDEEN, AB14 0RX
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01224 733197
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AB12 5FS
4637 PORTLETHEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, MUIREND ROAD, PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4XP
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - MANDELA WAY
Address: COSTCO, ENDEAVOUR DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6UF
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (BRIDGE OF DEE)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GARTHDEE ROAD, BRIDGE OF DEE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 7QA
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 GOLDEN SQUARE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1RD
Distance: 6.50 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 6.76 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 6.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AB12 5FS
PETERCULTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PETERCULTER HEALTH CENTRE, CORONATION ROAD, PETERCULTER, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB14 0RP
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 733535
CAMPHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CAMPHILL MED PRACTICE (RIVER DEE), MURTLE ESTATE, BIELDSIDE, ABERDEEN, AB15 9EP
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
CULTS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SOUTH AVENUE, CULTS, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB15 9LQ
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371140
PORTLETHEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4QP
Distance: 4.40 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 130720
GARTHDEE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, GARTHDEE ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QQ
Distance: 4.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 208312
SKENE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SKENE HEALTHCARE CENTRE, DISCOVERY DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6FG
Distance: 4.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 849400
Transport Links near AB12 5FS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AB12 5FS
- Portlethen
Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JSDistance: 5.93 milesDriving Time: 8.43 minutes - Aberdeen
Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6LXDistance: 8.49 milesDriving Time: 12.61 minutes - Dyce
Dyce station, Station Road, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, AB21 7EQDistance: 11.26 milesDriving Time: 14.23 minutes - Stonehaven
Stonehaven station, Station Road, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2NEDistance: 13.04 milesDriving Time: 13.98 minutes - Inverurie
Inverurie station, Station Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 4TNDistance: 17.98 milesDriving Time: 21.23 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AB12 5FS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AB12 5FS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AB12 5FS 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 5FS 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 5FS 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 5FS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP | 6.15 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Asda |
| Tesco, Newtonhill Road, Newtonhill, STONEHAVEN, AB39 3PX | 7.56 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Tesco |
| Tesco, Endeavour Drive, Arnhall Business Park, WESTHILL, AB32 6UF | 7.64 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Tesco |
| Tesco, Rousay Drive, ABERDEEN, AB15 6LT | 8.26 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Tesco |
| Aldi, Westhill Drive, WESTHILL, AB32 6FY | 8.36 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AB12 5FS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DN | 6.16 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Wellington Road |
| 221-229 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BQ | 6.42 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to 221-229 Union Street |
| Aberdeen Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5RG | 6.57 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Aberdeen Union Square |
| Queens Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen, AB24 5EN | 7.39 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to Queens Links Leisure Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP | 3.82 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP |
| McDonald's, Venture Way, Arnhall Business Park, WESTHILL, AB32 6BQ | 4.64 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to McDonald's, Venture Way, Arnhall Business Park, WESTHILL, AB32 6BQ |
| McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA | 5.02 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA |
| McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH | 6.63 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB10 1QT | 6.49 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to KFC Aberdeen - Union Street |
| KFC, Haudagain Retail Park, Great Northern Road, Woodside, ABERDEEN, AB24 2BQ | 6.98 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to KFC Aberdeen - Great North Road |
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 39.49 miles | Directions from AB12 5FS to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |