Postcode AB2 8DU (Aberdeen City) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB2 8DU and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB2 8DU is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in March 1977 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8DU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB2 8DU 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 8DU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to AB2 8DU is Morrison's Croft Crescent which is centered 134 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hutcheon Gardens and is 221 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.17 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB2 8DU is BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI and is 520 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 14, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from NEW PEONY HOUSE and is 560 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 20, 2020.

Policing for AB2 8DU 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 8DU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB2 8DU, and the approximate distance away.

Morrison's Croft Crescent 134 m
Corunna Grove 144 m
Corunna Road 146 m
Corunna Place 172 m
King Roberts Way 223 m
King Roberts Place 233 m
Links Road 251 m
Hutcheon Gardens 299 m
Donmouth Court 337 m
North Donside Road 576 m
Ellon Road 896 m
Balgownie Road 1.1 km
The Parkway 2.11 km
B997 3.3 km
A956 5 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 8DU

Introduction March 1977
Termination August 1990
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 8DU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
139 m
GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 19, 2015
139 m
KFC BRIDGE OF DON Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
217 m
ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 12, 2019
251 m
ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 16, 2018
251 m
PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
April 10, 2018
386 m
BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 14, 2019
520 m
BLACKDOG BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 6, 2019
560 m
NEW PEONY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 20, 2020
560 m
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 21, 2013
565 m
EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
December 13, 2018
601 m
BOC LTD Distributors/Transporters Pass
October 16, 2008
623 m
IAN ARMSTRONG Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
651 m
BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 30, 2017
670 m
BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE Other catering premises Pass
February 13, 2009
670 m
ASHVALE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 7, 2019
718 m
CREMA ABERDEEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 19, 2019
718 m
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 24, 2014
774 m
DUNCANS BAKERY (N) Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2016
774 m
SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) School/college/university Pass
May 24, 2019
774 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8DU - Data from Apr 2022

Hutcheon Gardens Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Hutcheon Gardens Bus Stop/Station 242 m
Balgownie Crescent Bus Stop/Station 325 m
Bridge of Don Park & Ride Bus Stop/Station 349 m
Broadfold Drive Bus Stop/Station 374 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.17 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.18 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.07 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8DU - Data from Dec 2021

The Valley Valley 1.53 km
Pot Water Inland Water 1.63 km
South Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 2.76 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Barr Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.02 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Persley Den Valley 3.07 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.23 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.25 km
Devil's Den Valley 3.27 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.18124200
Longitude -2.08715700
OS Easting 394830
OS Northing 0810050
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6251
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Aberdeen North
Electoral Ward Bridge of Don
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 S34003084
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 5B1