The postcode AB2 8HL is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8HL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB2 8HL 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 8HL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.
The closest road name to AB2 8HL is Danestone Terrace which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fraserfield Gardens and is 149 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.02 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 8HL is BLACKDOG BAR and is 144 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 144 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 20, 2020.
Policing for AB2 8HL 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 8HL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 8HL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 8HL
| Introduction | August 1973 |
| 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 8HL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKDOG BAR | Pass August 6, 2019 | 144 m | |
| NEW PEONY HOUSE | Pass February 20, 2020 | 144 m | |
| IAN ARMSTRONG | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 167 m | |
| ASHVALE | Pass November 7, 2019 | 198 m | |
| CREMA ABERDEEN | Pass December 19, 2019 | 198 m | |
| BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB | Pass November 30, 2017 | 238 m | |
| BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE | Pass February 13, 2009 | 238 m | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Pass March 24, 2014 | 283 m | |
| DUNCANS BAKERY (N) | Pass June 29, 2016 | 283 m | |
| SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) | Pass May 24, 2019 | 283 m | |
| ROYAL BRITISH LEGION | Pass May 21, 2013 | 393 m | |
| PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE | Improvement Required April 10, 2018 | 420 m | |
| BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 451 m | |
| GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) | Pass February 19, 2015 | 451 m | |
| BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI | Pass August 14, 2019 | 482 m | |
| KFC BRIDGE OF DON | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 544 m | |
| ALEX COLLIE SPORTS CENTRE | Pass January 28, 2019 | 630 m | |
| ONE EYED JACKS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 668 m | |
| MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD | Pass December 6, 2021 | 686 m | |
| ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB | Pass September 12, 2019 | 699 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8HL - Data from Apr 2022
| Fraserfield Gardens | 149 m | |
| Fraserfield Gardens | 165 m | |
| Broadfold Drive | 168 m | |
| Danestone Terrace | 215 m | |
| Danestone Terrace | 227 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.02 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.02 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 3.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8HL - Data from Dec 2021
| The Valley | Valley | 1.02 km |
| Pot Water | 1.16 km | |
| Kettle Hill | 1.3 km | |
| South Belt | 1.32 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 2.55 km |
| Gallows Hill | 2.56 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 2.6 km | |
| West Belt | 2.64 km | |
| Broad Hill | 2.68 km | |
| Downie Hill | 2.73 km | |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 2.75 km |
| Tod Hill | 2.81 km | |
| Aberdeen Bay | 2.88 km | |
| North Belt | 3.08 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.18033800 |
| Longitude | -2.09559100 |
| OS Easting | 394320 |
| OS Northing | 0809950 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood |
| 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 - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A1 |