The postcode AB2 8JZ is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in April 1975 and terminated in July 1992.AB2 8JZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
AB2 8JZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 8JZ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.
The closest road name to AB2 8JZ is Denmore Gardens which is centered 121 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Danestone Terrace and is 77 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 3.89 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 8JZ is BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB and is 180 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 84 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 7, 2019.
Policing for AB2 8JZ 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 8JZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 8JZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 8JZ
| Introduction | April 1975 |
| 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 8JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHVALE | Pass November 7, 2019 | 84 m | |
| CREMA ABERDEEN | Pass December 19, 2019 | 84 m | |
| IAN ARMSTRONG | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 125 m | |
| BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB | Pass November 30, 2017 | 180 m | |
| BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE | Pass February 13, 2009 | 180 m | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Pass March 24, 2014 | 226 m | |
| DUNCANS BAKERY (N) | Pass June 29, 2016 | 226 m | |
| SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) | Pass May 24, 2019 | 226 m | |
| BLACKDOG BAR | Pass August 6, 2019 | 307 m | |
| NEW PEONY HOUSE | Pass February 20, 2020 | 307 m | |
| ROYAL BRITISH LEGION | Pass May 21, 2013 | 457 m | |
| COOP HILLHEAD STUDENT VILLAGE | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 512 m | |
| MARKET STREET | Improvement Required December 4, 2017 | 512 m | |
| THE WORKS | Pass March 21, 2017 | 512 m | |
| THE WORKS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 512 m | |
| ONE EYED JACKS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 518 m | |
| PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE | Improvement Required April 10, 2018 | 574 m | |
| BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI | Pass August 14, 2019 | 580 m | |
| ALEX COLLIE SPORTS CENTRE | Pass January 28, 2019 | 589 m | |
| BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 677 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Danestone Terrace | 77 m | |
| Balgownie Road | 80 m | |
| Balgownie Road | 90 m | |
| Danestone Terrace | 117 m | |
| Fraserfield Gardens | 241 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 3.89 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 3.9 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 3.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8JZ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Valley | Valley | 807 m |
| Pot Water | 924 m | |
| Kettle Hill | 1.08 km | |
| South Belt | 1.28 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 2.33 km |
| Gallows Hill | 2.47 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.49 km | |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 2.5 km |
| Downie Hill | 2.51 km | |
| West Belt | 2.52 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 2.55 km | |
| Tod Hill | 2.56 km | |
| Broad Hill | 2.63 km | |
| Aberdeen Bay | 2.9 km | |
| North Belt | 3.02 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.17925700 |
| Longitude | -2.09922700 |
| OS Easting | 394100 |
| OS Northing | 0809830 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers |
| 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 - 06 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C3 |