Postcode AB1 2LX (Aberdeen City) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB1 2LX and nearby postcodes

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

AB1 2LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 2LX as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to AB1 2LX is Guild Street which is centered 104 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Union Square Bus Station and is 111 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 54 m away.

The local pub for residents of AB1 2LX is HERO'S/PUMPKIN CAFE and is 45 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 12, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from BURGER KING and is 119 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 12, 2021.

Policing for AB1 2LX 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 2LX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Guild Street 104 m
College Street 131 m
B983 133 m
Wapping Street 141 m
Trinity Street 147 m
Carmelite Street 149 m
Crown Terrace 170 m
Carmelite Lane 171 m
Rennie's Wynd 186 m
Stirling Street 194 m
Imperial Place 194 m
Crown Lane 203 m
St John's Place 203 m
St Mary's Place 211 m
Exchange Street 221 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB1 2LX

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 2LX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
FIRST SCOTRAIL Other catering premises Pass
August 15, 2007
45 m
HERO'S/PUMPKIN CAFE Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 12, 2019
45 m
STATION HOTEL Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 11, 2019
91 m
BURGER KING Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 12, 2021
119 m
MUFFIN BREAK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 3, 2020
119 m
SAINSBURY'S LOCAL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
October 1, 2014
120 m
SIZZLE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
January 24, 2019
120 m
TIVOLI THEATRE Retailers - other Pass
December 4, 2015
120 m
COSTA COFFEE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 7, 2018
137 m
KRISPY KREME Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
August 10, 2016
137 m
NEW LOOK Retailers - other Pass
March 26, 2014
137 m
NEXT Retailers - other Pass
November 27, 2009
140 m
PATISSERIE VALERIE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 3, 2019
140 m
ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 30, 2021
143 m
BARBURRITO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 13, 2019
143 m
Brewdog Union Square Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
April 25, 2019
143 m
BUBBLE CITEA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
143 m
CHOPSTIX Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 20, 2020
143 m
CINEWORLD Other catering premises Pass
October 3, 2012
143 m
COSMO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
143 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Union Square Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Union Square Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Union Square Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 144 m
Union Square Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Union Square Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 54 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 81 m
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 410 m

Nearby Nature

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

Victoria Dock Inland Water 778 m
The Mound Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Upper Lake Inland Water 1.61 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 1.64 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 1.71 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.72 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 2.22 km
Tullos Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Rubislaw Den Valley 2.6 km
Baron's Cairn Hill Or Mountain 2.73 km
Hill of Rubislaw Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Greyhope Bay Bay 2.93 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.02 km
Nigg Bay Bay 3.02 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.14386500
Longitude -2.09825600
OS Easting 394153
OS Northing 0805890
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1562
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Aberdeen North
Electoral Ward Torry/Ferryhill
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 S34000036
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
City Centre East
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
City Centre East - 01
Output Area / Small Area 2B1