AB12 3LP 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 (3LP) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LP.
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 3LP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 57.091355355 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.11285238182 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portlethen | 2.05 | SSW | 199.04 |
| Aberdeen | 4.11 | N | 10.04 |
| Westhill | 7.50 | NW | 305.02 |
| Banchory | 15.03 | W | 259.56 |
| Oldmeldrum | 18.58 | NNW | 335.34 |
| Laurencekirk | 22.28 | SW | 216.83 |
| Alford | 24.19 | WNW | 293.99 |
| Peterhead | 31.37 | NNE | 22.98 |
Weather Forecast
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What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 59.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 64.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
AB12 3LP has an average download speed of 59.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,453 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
38% of postcodes (452,471) have slower broadband speeds.
62% of postcodes (730,717) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
AB12 3LP has an average upload speed of 13.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,717 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
50% of postcodes (591,703) have slower upload speeds.
49% of postcodes (581,221) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Loirston School
Address: Loirston School, Loirston Avenue, Cove Bay, ABERDEEN, AB12 3HE
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01224 897686
Charleston School
Address: Charleston School, Charleston Road, Cove, ABERDEEN, AB12 3FH
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01224 249349
Kirkhill School
Address: Kirkhill School, Cairngorm Gardens, Kincorth, ABERDEEN, AB12 5BS
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01224 874439
Abbotswell School
Address: Abbotswell School, Faulds Gate, Kincorth, ABERDEEN, AB12 5QX
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: 01224 872714
Portlethen Primary School
Address: Portlethen Primary School, Cookston Road, Portlethen, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4PT
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: 01224 472845
Hillside School
Address: Hillside School, Newlands Drive, Portlethen, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4LX
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01224 472850
Banchory-Devenick School
Address: Banchory-Devenick School, Banchory-Devenick, Aberdeen, AB12 5XQ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01224 875237
Scotland Secondary Schools
Lochside Academy
Address: Lochside Academy, Wellington Circle, Altens, ABERDEEN, AB12 3JG
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01224 241720
Nearest Opticians
4637 PORTLETHEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, MUIREND ROAD, PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4XP
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (BRIDGE OF DEE)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GARTHDEE ROAD, BRIDGE OF DEE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 7QA
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 GOLDEN SQUARE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1RD
Distance: 3.78 miles
Contact: :
ABERDEEN DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 56-58 UNION STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1BB
Distance: 3.90 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KINCORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KINCORTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, PROVOST WATT DRIVE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 5NA
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371170
GARTHDEE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, GARTHDEE ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QQ
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 208312
PORTLETHEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PORTLETHEN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB12 4QP
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 130720
CULTS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: SOUTH AVENUE, CULTS, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB15 9LQ
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371140
WHINHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 WHINHILL ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB11 7XH
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
TORRY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TORRY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, OSCAR ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB11 8ER
Distance: 3.12 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Portlethen
Address: Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JS
Postcode: AB12 4JS
Line: Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.14 miles
Aberdeen
Address: Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6LX
Postcode: AB11 6LX
Line: Aberdeen to Inverness line|Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.62 miles
Stonehaven
Address: Stonehaven station, Station Road, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2NE
Postcode: AB39 2NE
Line: Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.59 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Aberdeen South |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Stephen Flynn |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Aberdeen City council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and Archives | Aberdeen City CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Portlethen Retail Park, Portlethen, AB124XP | 3.27 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Garthdee Road, ABERDEEN, AB10 7AY | 3.28 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP | 3.51 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Asda, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA | 3.75 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Lidl, Greenwell Road, ABERDEEN, AB12 3ZR | 4.25 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DN | 2.77 miles | Directions to Wellington Road |
| Aberdeen Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5RG | 3.60 miles | Directions to Aberdeen Union Square |
| 221-229 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BQ | 3.69 miles | Directions to 221-229 Union Street |
| Queens Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen, AB24 5EN | 4.16 miles | Directions to Queens Links Leisure Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP | 2.18 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Muirend Road, Portlethen, ABERDEEN, AB12 4XP |
| McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA | 2.33 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Garthdee Road, Bridge Of Dee, ABERDEEN, AB10 7QA |
| McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH | 3.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH |
| McDonald's, Bedford Road, ABERDEEN, AB24 3LE | 4.76 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bedford Road, ABERDEEN, AB24 3LE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB10 1QT | 3.75 miles | Directions to KFC Aberdeen - Union Street |
| KFC, Haudagain Retail Park, Great Northern Road, Woodside, ABERDEEN, AB24 2BQ | 5.71 miles | Directions to KFC Aberdeen - Great North Road |
| KFC, Sandford Business Park, PETERHEAD, AB42 3FX | 29.60 miles | Directions to KFC Peterhead - Invernette Roundabout |