Postcode AB1 2AZ (Aberdeen City) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB1 2AZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB1 2AZ is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB1 2AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB1 2AZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 AB1 2AZ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to AB1 2AZ is Exchequer Row which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Castle Street and is 69 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 431 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB1 2AZ is FIERCE BAR ABERDEEN (FIERCE BEER) and is 34 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 25, 2021.

Policing for AB1 2AZ is covered by the Scotland police force association and Aberdeen City 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 AB1 2AZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB1 2AZ, and the approximate distance away.

Exchequer Row 43 m
Castle Street 67 m
Marischal Street 79 m
Virginia Street 84 m
Weigh-House Square 110 m
Lodge Walk 116 m
Theatre Lane 118 m
Ship Row 119 m
Shore Brae 121 m
Concert Court 128 m
St Catherine's Wynd 129 m
Adelphi Lane 138 m
Shore Lane 143 m
Netherkirkgate 188 m
Broad Street 193 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB1 2AZ

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1996
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 AB1 2AZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
FIERCE BAR ABERDEEN (FIERCE BEER) Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 25, 2021
34 m
G CASINO Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 18, 2019
34 m
ABERDEEN CYRENIANS Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
June 6, 2016
43 m
THE WIG Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 7, 2018
49 m
THE WORKSHOP @ FIRST BUS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 25, 2018
49 m
ABERDEEN MARITIME MUSEUM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 8, 2020
58 m
BURNING HANDS & PLATES Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
58 m
IBIS HOTEL Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
November 2, 2021
58 m
LANE 7 Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
March 6, 2020
58 m
MALONES IRISH BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
March 28, 2014
58 m
VUE CINEMA Other catering premises Pass
March 2, 2020
58 m
BREWDOG / UNDERDOG Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 7, 2018
66 m
LONDIS UNION STREET Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
66 m
UNION CAFE AND BISTRO / CAFE 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 10, 2022
66 m
ABERDEEN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
81 m
RED LINE DISCOUNT Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
81 m
TRUFFELOS Other catering premises Improvement Required
September 10, 2018
93 m
CARLTON BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 5, 2012
113 m
OLD BLACKFRIARS Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 20, 2019
113 m
R.S. MCCOLL Retailers - other Pass
March 6, 2014
113 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB1 2AZ - Data from Apr 2022

Castle Street Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Castle Street Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Castle Street Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Adelphi Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Adelphi Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 431 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 465 m
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 292 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB1 2AZ - Data from Dec 2021

Victoria Dock Inland Water 550 m
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.15 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 1.77 km
The Mound Hill Or Mountain 1.85 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.04 km
Upper Lake Inland Water 2.04 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.14 km
Tullos Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.73 km
Greyhope Bay Bay 2.73 km
Rubislaw Den Valley 2.89 km
Baron's Cairn Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Nigg Bay Bay 2.96 km
Pot Water Inland Water 3.04 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.14714700
Longitude -2.09385200
OS Easting 394420
OS Northing 0806255
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3415
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Aberdeen North
Electoral Ward George St/Harbour
Local Authority District Aberdeen City
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Aberdeen City and Shire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000026
Travel To Work Area Aberdeen

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aberdeen City Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Grampian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aberdeen City Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003122
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
City Centre East
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
City Centre East - 03
Output Area / Small Area 2B1