The postcode AB2 8AB is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB2 8AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 8AB as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to AB2 8AB is Grandholm Way which is centered 145 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Laurel Road and is 297 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.01 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 8AB is WOODSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX and is 427 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on February 12, 2008. The nearest takeaway food is available from EFE TURKISH KEBAB PIZZA HOUSE and is 555 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 27, 2020.
Policing for AB2 8AB 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 8AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 8AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 8AB
| Introduction | August 1973 |
| Termination | August 1990 |
| 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 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDHOLM CARE HOME | Pass October 6, 2021 | 182 m | |
| ABZ..OLUTE | Pass October 18, 2012 | 306 m | |
| GRANDHOLM MINI MARKET | Pass February 20, 2020 | 306 m | |
| LAURELS LODGE CARE HOME | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 427 m | |
| LAURELS LODGE NURSING HOME | Pass May 22, 2019 | 427 m | |
| WOODSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX | Pass February 12, 2008 | 427 m | |
| 612 CLUB | Pass January 22, 2009 | 555 m | |
| CROWN BAR | Pass January 6, 2009 | 555 m | |
| EFE TURKISH KEBAB PIZZA HOUSE | Pass March 27, 2020 | 555 m | |
| BONG BITES / SAFWAN INDIAN CURRY HOUSE | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 573 m | |
| PEKING GARDEN | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 573 m | |
| SPICEATION | Pass September 23, 2020 | 573 m | |
| SPICEATION | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 573 m | |
| ICELAND | Pass February 19, 2015 | 610 m | |
| PAPA JOHNS - GREAT NORTHERN ROAD | Pass January 23, 2020 | 610 m | |
| POLSKI SKLEP TRADYCJA | Pass October 29, 2019 | 631 m | |
| DONVIEW NURSERY | Pass July 12, 2019 | 634 m | |
| CHUNG HWA | Pass August 20, 2019 | 639 m | |
| ROSCO'S | Improvement Required February 26, 2015 | 639 m | |
| SHAKES N CAKES | Pass March 4, 2020 | 639 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Laurel Road | 297 m | |
| Laurel Terrace | 385 m | |
| Grandholm Drive | 424 m | |
| Fairview Brae | 425 m | |
| Donbank Place | 426 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.01 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.02 km | |
| Dyce Rail Station | 5.03 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 4.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Persley Den | Valley | 603 m |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 683 m |
| Tod Hill | 760 m | |
| Downie Hill | 775 m | |
| The Valley | Valley | 1.09 km |
| Pot Water | 1.23 km | |
| Kettle Hill | 1.48 km | |
| South Belt | 1.75 km | |
| West Belt | 1.75 km | |
| Hill of Danestone | 1.8 km | |
| Monument Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 2.34 km | |
| North Belt | 2.61 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Clerkhill Wood | 2.81 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.17644500 |
| Longitude | -2.12899000 |
| OS Easting | 392300 |
| OS Northing | 0809520 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Gordon |
| Electoral Ward | Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003007 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Danestone |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Danestone - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |