Postcode AB2 2RQ (Aberdeen City) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB2 2RQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB2 2RQ is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB2 2RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB2 2RQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 2RQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to AB2 2RQ is Gladstone Place which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Queen Street and is 127 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 3.49 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB2 2RQ is CENTRAL BAR and is 174 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on October 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from PAPA JOHNS - GREAT NORTHERN ROAD and is 143 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on January 23, 2020.

Policing for AB2 2RQ 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 AB2 2RQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB2 2RQ, and the approximate distance away.

Gladstone Place 42 m
Bank Street 67 m
Canal Street 72 m
Donview Road 91 m
Don Gardens 104 m
Don Terrace 154 m
Great Northern Road 177 m
Don Street 180 m
Deer Road 187 m
King Street 189 m
Donview Place 200 m
Don Place 215 m
Queen Street 217 m
Grandholm Street 224 m
Donbank Terrace 239 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 2RQ

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 AB2 2RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
POLSKI SKLEP TRADYCJA Retailers - other Pass
October 29, 2019
116 m
ICELAND Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 19, 2015
143 m
PAPA JOHNS - GREAT NORTHERN ROAD Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
January 23, 2020
143 m
CHUNG HWA Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
August 20, 2019
154 m
ROSCO'S Retailers - other Improvement Required
February 26, 2015
154 m
SHAKES N CAKES Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 4, 2020
154 m
URBAN LOUNGE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
154 m
BONG BITES / SAFWAN INDIAN CURRY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
166 m
PEKING GARDEN Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
166 m
SPICEATION Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 23, 2020
166 m
SPICEATION Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
166 m
CENTRAL BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
October 1, 2019
174 m
WOODSIDE POST OFFICE & CONVENIECE STORE Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
174 m
DOUGLAS DURNO Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
205 m
FOUNTAIN BAR / THE EMBASSY ROOMS Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
April 12, 2016
258 m
HIGHER GROUND Retailers - other Pass
March 25, 2015
258 m
NEW CANTON HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 28, 2018
258 m
POUNDSTRETCHER (A) Retailers - other Pass
January 14, 2008
258 m
TESCO Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
January 8, 2020
258 m
THE BALLOON STUDIO Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
258 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 2RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Grandholm Street Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Deer Road Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Donview Place Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Don Street Bus Stop/Station 258 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.49 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.51 km
Dyce Rail Station Rail 5.49 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.68 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 2RQ - Data from Dec 2021

Tod Hill Hill Or Mountain 854 m
Devil's Den Valley 864 m
Pot Water Inland Water 1.02 km
Persley Den Valley 1.05 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
The Valley Valley 1.25 km
South Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Hill of Danestone Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Monument Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.05 km
North Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.17204600
Longitude -2.12618000
OS Easting 392469
OS Northing 0809030
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5716
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Aberdeen North
Electoral Ward Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003057
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Tillydrone
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Tillydrone - 05
Output Area / Small Area 5B1