Postcode AB2 8GD (Aberdeen City) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB2 8GD and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB2 8GD is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in August 1982 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8GD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB2 8GD 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 8GD as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to AB2 8GD is Exploration Drive which is centered 97 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Claymore Drive and is 145 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.93 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB2 8GD is DENMORE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB and is 905 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on July 6, 2010. The nearest takeaway food is available from MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD and is 681 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 6, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Exploration Drive 97 m
Parkway East 173 m
Claymore Drive 181 m
Ellon Road 263 m
Conference Way 276 m
Exhibition Avenue 330 m
The Parkway 2.21 km
A956 5.76 km
B977 17.72 km
A90 54.61 km
A92 67.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 8GD

Introduction August 1982
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 8GD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
December 13, 2018
172 m
ELIOR @ BAKER HUGHES (BOD) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 22, 2019
306 m
BOC LTD Distributors/Transporters Pass
October 16, 2008
371 m
BRIDGES NURSERY Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
September 3, 2019
376 m
COBBS CAFE @ STERLING FURNITURE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 26, 2015
519 m
KFC BRIDGE OF DON Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
568 m
GOLDEN GRILL Mobile caterer Improvement Required
November 19, 2018
633 m
GOLDEN GRILL STT/3/170 Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
633 m
MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 6, 2021
681 m
BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
891 m
GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 19, 2015
891 m
DENMORE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 6, 2010
905 m
ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 12, 2019
923 m
ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 16, 2018
923 m
BLACKDOG BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 6, 2019
979 m
NEW PEONY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 20, 2020
979 m
BATLEYS CASH AND CARRY Retailers - other Pass
May 14, 2019
1.02 km
BILFINGER SALAMIS UK LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 29, 2019
1.04 km
BCC VENDING Distributors/Transporters Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
1.08 km
COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 12, 2018
1.08 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Claymore Drive Bus Stop/Station 145 m
Claymore Drive Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Broadfold Road Bus Stop/Station 296 m
The Parkway Bus Stop/Station 375 m
The Parkway Bus Stop/Station 391 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.93 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.94 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.82 km

Nearby Nature

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

South Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
The Valley Valley 1.84 km
Pot Water Inland Water 2.21 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.23 km
Barr Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.35 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Hill of Tramaud Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Hill of Strabathie Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
North Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Blackdog Rock Island 3.32 km
Persley Den Valley 3.32 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.42 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.18798100
Longitude -2.08535300
OS Easting 394940
OS Northing 0810800
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
Gordon
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: 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