Postcode AB2 8DW (Aberdeen City) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB2 8DW and nearby postcodes

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

AB2 8DW 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 8DW as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to AB2 8DW is Morrison's Croft Crescent which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hutcheon Gardens and is 160 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.26 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB2 8DW is BLACKDOG BAR and is 464 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from NEW PEONY HOUSE and is 464 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 20, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Morrison's Croft Crescent 42 m
King Roberts Place 95 m
King Roberts Way 110 m
Corunna Road 256 m
Burnside Drive 285 m
Corunna Grove 286 m
Hutcheon Gardens 297 m
Corunna Place 299 m
Exhibition Avenue 360 m
Links Road 373 m
Broadfold Drive 432 m
North Donside Road 483 m
Ellon Road 789 m
Balgownie Road 1.03 km
The Parkway 1.99 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 8DW

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 8DW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
KFC BRIDGE OF DON Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
115 m
BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
229 m
GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 19, 2015
229 m
ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 12, 2019
393 m
ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 16, 2018
393 m
PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
April 10, 2018
451 m
BLACKDOG BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 6, 2019
464 m
NEW PEONY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 20, 2020
464 m
BOC LTD Distributors/Transporters Pass
October 16, 2008
498 m
EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
December 13, 2018
516 m
BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 14, 2019
586 m
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 21, 2013
602 m
IAN ARMSTRONG Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
608 m
BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 30, 2017
646 m
BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE Other catering premises Pass
February 13, 2009
646 m
ASHVALE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 7, 2019
650 m
CREMA ABERDEEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 19, 2019
650 m
MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 6, 2021
662 m
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 24, 2014
681 m
DUNCANS BAKERY (N) Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2016
681 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hutcheon Gardens Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Hutcheon Gardens Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Bridge of Don Park & Ride Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Broadfold Drive Bus Stop/Station 267 m
Broadfold Drive Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.26 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.27 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.16 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Valley Valley 1.44 km
South Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Pot Water Inland Water 1.6 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 2.89 km
Barr Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Persley Den Valley 2.98 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.12 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.16 km
Devil's Den Valley 3.19 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.18213900
Longitude -2.08881300
OS Easting 394730
OS Northing 0810150
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: 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 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 6A1