The postcode AB2 8BL is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in November 1985 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB2 8BL 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 8BL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to AB2 8BL is Conference Way which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Broadfold Road and is 74 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.67 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 8BL is BLACKDOG BAR and is 682 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD and is 475 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 6, 2021.
Policing for AB2 8BL 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 8BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 8BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 8BL
| Introduction | November 1985 |
| 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 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN | Pass December 13, 2018 | 133 m | |
| BOC LTD | Pass October 16, 2008 | 154 m | |
| KFC BRIDGE OF DON | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 313 m | |
| ELIOR @ BAKER HUGHES (BOD) | Improvement Required November 22, 2019 | 336 m | |
| GOLDEN GRILL | Improvement Required November 19, 2018 | 471 m | |
| GOLDEN GRILL STT/3/170 | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 471 m | |
| MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD | Pass December 6, 2021 | 475 m | |
| COBBS CAFE @ STERLING FURNITURE | Pass February 26, 2015 | 492 m | |
| BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 645 m | |
| GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) | Pass February 19, 2015 | 645 m | |
| BRIDGES NURSERY | Pass September 3, 2019 | 672 m | |
| BLACKDOG BAR | Pass August 6, 2019 | 682 m | |
| NEW PEONY HOUSE | Pass February 20, 2020 | 682 m | |
| ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB | Pass September 12, 2019 | 739 m | |
| ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB | Improvement Required November 16, 2018 | 739 m | |
| BATLEYS CASH AND CARRY | Pass May 14, 2019 | 837 m | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Pass March 24, 2014 | 866 m | |
| DUNCANS BAKERY (N) | Pass June 29, 2016 | 866 m | |
| SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) | Pass May 24, 2019 | 866 m | |
| PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE | Improvement Required April 10, 2018 | 871 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Broadfold Road | 74 m | |
| Broadfold Road | 109 m | |
| Claymore Drive | 147 m | |
| Claymore Drive | 158 m | |
| Bridge of Don Park & Ride | 194 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.67 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.69 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 4.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8BL - Data from Dec 2021
| South Belt | 1.4 km | |
| The Valley | Valley | 1.57 km |
| Pot Water | 1.91 km | |
| Kettle Hill | 2.05 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.24 km | |
| Barr Hill | 2.5 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 2.56 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.7 km | |
| West Belt | 2.81 km | |
| North Belt | 3.04 km | |
| Hill of Tramaud | 3.05 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 3.07 km |
| Hill of Strabathie | 3.13 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 3.17 km | |
| Broad Hill | 3.21 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.18591200 |
| Longitude | -2.08849100 |
| OS Easting | 394750 |
| OS Northing | 0810570 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Gordon |
| Electoral Ward | Bridge of Don |
| 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: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003090 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Balgownie and Donmouth East |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Balgownie and Donmouth East - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |