The postcode AB2 8GU is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in April 1989 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB2 8GU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 8GU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to AB2 8GU is Campus One which is centered 142 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bodachra Road and is 165 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.18 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 8GU is SHRI BHEEMA'S / THE PARKWAY and is 498 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on May 28, 2019.
Policing for AB2 8GU 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 8GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 8GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 8GU
| Introduction | April 1989 |
| 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 8GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY BIRD CATERING LTD | Pass October 16, 2008 | 214 m | |
| WORKSHOP @ WIPRO | Improvement Required February 4, 2020 | 316 m | |
| STOMPERS / TECHNO-PLAY / AFTER SCHOOL CLUB | Pass July 4, 2019 | 391 m | |
| PARKWAY INN LOUNGE | Pass November 6, 2019 | 498 m | |
| SHRI BHEEMA'S / THE PARKWAY | Improvement Required May 28, 2019 | 498 m | |
| BRAEHEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL | Pass October 4, 2019 | 529 m | |
| BRAEHEAD SCHOOL NURSERY | Improvement Required October 4, 2019 | 529 m | |
| BRIDGE OF DON ACADEMY (GDS) | Pass February 27, 2019 | 529 m | |
| BUTCHER AT THE BRIG | Improvement Required December 10, 2019 | 529 m | |
| R.S.McCOLL (J) | Pass September 25, 2014 | 529 m | |
| ST COLUMBA'S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 529 m | |
| T & CUPCAKES | Improvement Required November 14, 2018 | 640 m | |
| ALEX COLLIE SPORTS CENTRE | Pass January 28, 2019 | 708 m | |
| TILLYDRONE COMMUNITY CENTRE | Pass May 15, 2007 | 731 m | |
| ABZ..OLUTE | Pass October 18, 2012 | 764 m | |
| GRANDHOLM MINI MARKET | Pass February 20, 2020 | 764 m | |
| DONSIDE STORES | Pass April 12, 2016 | 780 m | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Pass March 24, 2014 | 837 m | |
| DUNCANS BAKERY (N) | Pass June 29, 2016 | 837 m | |
| SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) | Pass May 24, 2019 | 837 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Bodachra Road | 165 m | |
| Harehill Road | 182 m | |
| Balgownie Drive | 279 m | |
| Bodachra Place | 297 m | |
| Balgownie Drive | 301 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.18 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.18 km | |
| Dyce Rail Station | 5.5 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 4.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8GU - Data from Dec 2021
| The Valley | Valley | 106 m |
| South Belt | 887 m | |
| Pot Water | 909 m | |
| Kettle Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 1.46 km |
| Downie Hill | 1.64 km | |
| West Belt | 1.72 km | |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 1.72 km |
| Tod Hill | 1.81 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 1.95 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.11 km | |
| North Belt | 2.37 km | |
| Hill of Danestone | 2.42 km | |
| Monument Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 2.94 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.18095100 |
| Longitude | -2.11378800 |
| OS Easting | 393220 |
| OS Northing | 0810020 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Gordon |
| Electoral Ward | Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone |
| 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 | S34002998 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Balgownie and Donmouth West |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Balgownie and Donmouth West - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |