Postcode AB2 5AX (Aberdeen City) Terminated June 1996

Map showing AB2 5AX and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB2 5AX is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.AB2 5AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB2 5AX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 5AX as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.

The closest road name to AB2 5AX is Gillespie Crescent which is centered 51 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ashgrove Road and is 81 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 2.33 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from BACK HILTON FISH BAR and is 204 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on April 1, 1999.

Policing for AB2 5AX 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 5AX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB2 5AX, and the approximate distance away.

Gillespie Crescent 51 m
Gillespie Place 114 m
Beattie Place 153 m
Brough Place 153 m
Carnie Drive 171 m
Elder Place 201 m
Ash-Hill Place 221 m
Braefoot Road 239 m
Ash-Hill Way 241 m
Westburn Drive 268 m
Cadenhead Road 271 m
Beattie Avenue 275 m
Shaw Crescent 297 m
Cornhill Terrace 301 m
Cornhill Road 336 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 5AX

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 5AX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
ASHGROVE CHILDREN'S CENTRE School/college/university Pass
February 18, 2020
176 m
VSA @ ASHGROVE FAMILY CENTRE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
October 17, 2017
176 m
AUTISTIC SOCIETY/JIGSAW CENTRE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
November 13, 2007
184 m
THE BUTCHERESS Retailers - other Improvement Required
February 7, 2019
184 m
BACK HILTON FISH BAR Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
204 m
MCCOLLS Retailers - other Pass
October 23, 2017
204 m
CROSBY HOUSE CARE HOME Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 17, 2019
368 m
GRANMA'S KITCHEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
381 m
RUBY CHINESE & THAI CARRY OUT Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 25, 2019
381 m
SUGAR & CREME Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
381 m
AROMA / ABERDEEN DENTAL SCHOOL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 22, 2019
388 m
ALDRIDGE B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
January 25, 2010
449 m
ST ELMO BED AND BREAKFAST Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 29, 2006
449 m
ASHGROVE GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
June 3, 2015
492 m
SPAR Retailers - other Pass
May 9, 2008
492 m
SPAR [ASHGROVE ROAD] Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
492 m
SPAR ASHGROVE ROAD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
492 m
SPAR CLIFTON ROAD Retailers - other Pass
March 30, 2010
492 m
ABERDEEN MATERNITY HOSPITAL Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 22, 2019
551 m
ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE @ CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 16, 2015
551 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 5AX - Data from Apr 2022

Ashgrove Road Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Six Roads Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Six Roads Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Ashgrove Court Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Ash Hill Drive Bus Stop/Station 236 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 2.33 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 2.36 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 2.64 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 5AX - Data from Dec 2021

Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.72 km
Tod Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Pot Water Inland Water 1.86 km
Devil's Den Valley 1.89 km
Rubislaw Den Valley 1.97 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
Persley Den Valley 2.32 km
North Burn of Rubislaw Inland Water 2.35 km
Hill of Rubislaw Hill Or Mountain 2.39 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.39 km
The Valley Valley 2.51 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 2.93 km
Walker Dam Inland Water 2.94 km
The Mound Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.15917300
Longitude -2.12648300
OS Easting 392448
OS Northing 0807597
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1188
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Aberdeen North
Electoral Ward Midstocket/Rosemount
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 independent city dwellers
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003041
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ashgrove
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ashgrove - 02
Output Area / Small Area 7D2