The postcode AB2 8DZ is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in February 1980 and terminated in July 1992.AB2 8DZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
AB2 8DZ 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 8DZ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to AB2 8DZ is Simpson Road which is centered 98 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Balgownie Crescent and is 227 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 3.89 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 8DZ is BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB and is 200 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from NEW PEONY HOUSE and is 304 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 20, 2020.
Policing for AB2 8DZ 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 8DZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 8DZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 8DZ
| Introduction | February 1980 |
| Termination | July 1992 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from AB2 8DZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAN ARMSTRONG | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 196 m | |
| BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB | Pass November 30, 2017 | 200 m | |
| BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE | Pass February 13, 2009 | 200 m | |
| ROYAL BRITISH LEGION | Pass May 21, 2013 | 235 m | |
| PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE | Improvement Required April 10, 2018 | 267 m | |
| BLACKDOG BAR | Pass August 6, 2019 | 304 m | |
| NEW PEONY HOUSE | Pass February 20, 2020 | 304 m | |
| ASHVALE | Pass November 7, 2019 | 307 m | |
| CREMA ABERDEEN | Pass December 19, 2019 | 307 m | |
| BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI | Pass August 14, 2019 | 318 m | |
| BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 365 m | |
| GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) | Pass February 19, 2015 | 365 m | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Pass March 24, 2014 | 432 m | |
| DUNCANS BAKERY (N) | Pass June 29, 2016 | 432 m | |
| SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) | Pass May 24, 2019 | 432 m | |
| KFC BRIDGE OF DON | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 560 m | |
| ONE EYED JACKS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 589 m | |
| ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB | Pass September 12, 2019 | 598 m | |
| ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB | Improvement Required November 16, 2018 | 598 m | |
| SHELL DON | Pass September 29, 2006 | 625 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8DZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Balgownie Crescent | 227 m | |
| Hutcheon Gardens | 234 m | |
| Balgownie Road | 248 m | |
| Broadfold Drive | 268 m | |
| Hutcheon Gardens | 294 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 3.89 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 3.9 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 3.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8DZ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Valley | Valley | 1.13 km |
| Pot Water | 1.16 km | |
| Kettle Hill | 1.25 km | |
| South Belt | 1.49 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 2.42 km | |
| Broad Hill | 2.53 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.64 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 2.65 km |
| Aberdeen Bay | 2.72 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 2.77 km | |
| West Belt | 2.79 km | |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 2.82 km |
| Downie Hill | 2.83 km | |
| Tod Hill | 2.87 km | |
| North Belt | 3.24 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.17917100 |
| Longitude | -2.09393300 |
| OS Easting | 394420 |
| OS Northing | 0809820 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient 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 | 5B3 |