Postcode AB1 2XG (Aberdeen City) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB1 2XG and nearby postcodes

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

AB1 2XG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 2XG as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired city hardship.

The closest road name to AB1 2XG is Whinhill Gate which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Devanha Gardens and is 152 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 1.05 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB1 2XG is POLMUIR BOWLING CLUB and is 215 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 2, 2008.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Whinhill Gate 46 m
Whinhill Road 60 m
Fairfield Way 83 m
Whinhill Gardens 129 m
Fonthill Terrace 150 m
Sycamore Place 159 m
Fonthill Gardens East 207 m
Fonthill Road 213 m
Polmuir Road 234 m
Bright Street 241 m
Brunswick Place 241 m
Ferryhill Lane 252 m
Devanha Gardens 262 m
Devanha Gardens West 265 m
Devanha Lane 281 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB1 2XG

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 2XG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
ADELPHI GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 22, 2012
63 m
ARAN GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 17, 2006
63 m
COWDRAY CLUB NURSING HOME Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 2, 2019
123 m
FERRYHILL CHURCH COFFEE SHOP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
123 m
BROOMHILL NURSERY Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 7, 2021
184 m
POLMUIR BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 2, 2008
215 m
FERRYHILL STORES Retailers - other Pass
November 16, 2017
230 m
GRANITE CITY CAKES Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
246 m
ALDERSYDE GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 16, 2008
279 m
APPLEWOOD GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 16, 2008
279 m
BELHAVEN PRIVATE HOTEL Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 28, 2014
279 m
BON ACCORD GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 21, 2008
279 m
CRYNOCH GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 6, 2012
279 m
DENMORE GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 29, 2008
279 m
DUNROVIN Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 16, 2008
279 m
VAILA GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 7, 2015
279 m
FERRYHILL HOUSE HOTEL Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
August 13, 2019
288 m
THE ANGEL ISLINGTON GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 16, 2008
288 m
FERRYHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Other catering premises Pass
November 18, 2021
300 m
ALLAN GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
301 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Devanha Gardens Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Devanha Gardens Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Ferryhill Road Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Bloomfield Road Bus Stop/Station 200 m
Bloomfield Road Bus Stop/Station 220 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 1.05 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 1.08 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.36 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Mound Hill Or Mountain 421 m
Upper Lake Inland Water 646 m
Lower Lake Inland Water 747 m
Lower Lake Inland Water 793 m
Victoria Dock Inland Water 1.65 km
Tullos Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Rubislaw Den Valley 2.25 km
Garthdee Fishings Inland Water 2.38 km
Kincorth Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Hill of Rubislaw Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
Baron's Cairn Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km
North Burn of Rubislaw Inland Water 3.11 km
Tollohill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.13568300
Longitude -2.10670900
OS Easting 393640
OS Northing 0804980
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6840
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Aberdeen South
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Ageing city dwellers
Subgroup: Retired city hardship
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003091
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ferryhill South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ferryhill South - 05
Output Area / Small Area 7D4