The postcode AB2 1RU is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB2 1RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB2 1RU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 AB2 1RU as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.
The closest road name to AB2 1RU is Linksfield Place which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Orchard Street and is 116 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 1.92 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 1RU is THE BOBBIN and is 162 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 20, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from BIG MANNYS' PIZZA and is 267 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on April 1, 1999.
Policing for AB2 1RU 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to AB2 1RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 1RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 1RU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 1996 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB2 1RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABERDEEN CHILDCARE SERVICES @ ABDN SPORTS VILLAGE | Pass October 7, 2009 | 1 m | |
| CAFE KOVO @ ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE and AQUATICS CENTRE | Pass June 4, 2019 | 1 m | |
| TESCO EXPRESS | Pass May 7, 2015 | 103 m | |
| FAIRYTALE EVENTS & PARTIES | Pass November 17, 2015 | 116 m | |
| CO-OP - 500 KING STREET | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 162 m | |
| THE BOBBIN | Pass October 20, 2021 | 162 m | |
| ALBA GUEST HOUSE | Pass December 20, 2007 | 186 m | |
| DUNLAOIRE GUEST HOUSE | Pass December 18, 2007 | 186 m | |
| LILIAN COTTAGE GUEST HOUSE | Pass July 3, 2012 | 186 m | |
| NORTHERN BOWLING CLUB | Improvement Required June 14, 2016 | 187 m | |
| THE MEAL MACHINE | Pass April 18, 2019 | 198 m | |
| THE ORCHARD CAFE | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 220 m | |
| BIG MANNYS' PIZZA | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 267 m | |
| ABACUS PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY | Pass June 5, 2019 | 268 m | |
| THE JAYS GUEST HOUSE | Pass May 26, 2021 | 268 m | |
| NIGHT KITCHEN LTD | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 283 m | |
| KNOWLES & SON | Pass July 4, 2008 | 290 m | |
| MERKLAND GUEST HOUSE | Pass August 6, 2008 | 312 m | |
| ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION | Pass May 13, 2014 | 347 m | |
| COVE HONEY BEES | Awaiting Inspection February 15, 2019 | 362 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 1RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Orchard Street | 116 m | |
| Linksfield Road | 134 m | |
| University Road | 170 m | |
| Pittodrie Place | 194 m | |
| University Road | 291 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 1.92 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 1.93 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 1.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 1RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Gallows Hill | 472 m | |
| Broad Hill | 808 m | |
| Kettle Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Aberdeen Bay | 1.42 km | |
| Pot Water | 1.59 km | |
| Victoria Dock | 1.9 km | |
| The Valley | Valley | 2.37 km |
| Tod Hill | 3.05 km | |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 3.09 km |
| South Belt | 3.2 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 3.26 km |
| The Mound | 3.36 km | |
| Downie Hill | 3.42 km | |
| Rubislaw Den | Valley | 3.45 km |
| Greyhope Bay | 3.52 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.16139300 |
| Longitude | -2.09466500 |
| OS Easting | 394373 |
| OS Northing | 0807841 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000026 |
| Travel To Work Area | Aberdeen |
| 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 |
| 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 | S34003155 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Seaton |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Seaton - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B1 |