Postcode AB2 8JL (Aberdeen City) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB2 8JL and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB2 8JL is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8JL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB2 8JL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 8JL as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Constrained young families.

The closest road name to AB2 8JL is Seaview Road which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balgownie Road and is 265 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 3.83 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB2 8JL is BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB and is 121 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from ASHVALE and is 278 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 7, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Seaview Road 37 m
Scotstown Gardens 126 m
Danestone Place 142 m
Balgownie Crescent 145 m
Mount Pleasant 163 m
Simpson Road 167 m
Cottown Of Balgownie 186 m
Danestone Terrace 211 m
Bellfield Road 252 m
Hutcheon Gardens 253 m
Fraserfield Gardens 349 m
Balgownie Road 590 m
Don Street 703 m
Scotstown Road 940 m
Ellon Road 1.23 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 8JL

Introduction August 1973
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 8JL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 30, 2017
121 m
BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE Other catering premises Pass
February 13, 2009
121 m
IAN ARMSTRONG Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
146 m
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 21, 2013
210 m
ASHVALE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 7, 2019
278 m
CREMA ABERDEEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 19, 2019
278 m
PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
April 10, 2018
305 m
BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 14, 2019
320 m
BLACKDOG BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 6, 2019
337 m
NEW PEONY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 20, 2020
337 m
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 24, 2014
422 m
DUNCANS BAKERY (N) Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2016
422 m
SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) School/college/university Pass
May 24, 2019
422 m
BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
442 m
GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 19, 2015
442 m
ONE EYED JACKS Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
507 m
SHELL DON Retailers - other Pass
September 29, 2006
586 m
BRIG O'DON Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 2, 2019
586 m
LIDL UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
January 17, 2008
586 m
COOP HILLHEAD STUDENT VILLAGE Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
634 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Balgownie Road Bus Stop/Station 265 m
Balgownie Road Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Balgownie Crescent Bus Stop/Station 285 m
Danestone Terrace Bus Stop/Station 290 m
Balgownie Road Bus Stop/Station 298 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.83 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.84 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.77 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pot Water Inland Water 1.07 km
The Valley Valley 1.08 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.17 km
South Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Persley Den Valley 2.59 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 2.7 km
Devil's Den Valley 2.75 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Tod Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
North Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.17863100
Longitude -2.09492400
OS Easting 394360
OS Northing 0809760
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2812
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: White communities
Subgroup: Constrained young families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003001
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Balgownie and Donmouth West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Balgownie and Donmouth West - 05
Output Area / Small Area 7C2