The postcode AB2 8LA is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in August 1990.AB2 8LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB2 8LA 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 8LA as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to AB2 8LA is Cairnfold Road which is centered 71 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Danestone Terrace and is 23 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.01 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB2 8LA is BLACKDOG BAR and is 242 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from ASHVALE and is 69 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 7, 2019.
Policing for AB2 8LA 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 8LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB2 8LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB2 8LA
| 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 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHVALE | Pass November 7, 2019 | 69 m | |
| CREMA ABERDEEN | Pass December 19, 2019 | 69 m | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Pass March 24, 2014 | 103 m | |
| DUNCANS BAKERY (N) | Pass June 29, 2016 | 103 m | |
| SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) | Pass May 24, 2019 | 103 m | |
| IAN ARMSTRONG | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 206 m | |
| BLACKDOG BAR | Pass August 6, 2019 | 242 m | |
| NEW PEONY HOUSE | Pass February 20, 2020 | 242 m | |
| BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB | Pass November 30, 2017 | 286 m | |
| BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE | Pass February 13, 2009 | 286 m | |
| ALEX COLLIE SPORTS CENTRE | Pass January 28, 2019 | 469 m | |
| ROYAL BRITISH LEGION | Pass May 21, 2013 | 551 m | |
| COOP HILLHEAD STUDENT VILLAGE | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 608 m | |
| MARKET STREET | Improvement Required December 4, 2017 | 608 m | |
| THE WORKS | Pass March 21, 2017 | 608 m | |
| THE WORKS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 608 m | |
| PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE | Improvement Required April 10, 2018 | 639 m | |
| ONE EYED JACKS | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 640 m | |
| BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI | Pass August 14, 2019 | 667 m | |
| BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 700 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB2 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Danestone Terrace | 23 m | |
| Danestone Terrace | 59 m | |
| Fraserfield Gardens | 159 m | |
| Fraserfield Gardens | 192 m | |
| Balgownie Road | 202 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.01 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.02 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 3.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB2 8LA - Data from Dec 2021
| The Valley | Valley | 767 m |
| Pot Water | 997 m | |
| South Belt | 1.16 km | |
| Kettle Hill | 1.18 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 2.3 km |
| Corse Hill | 2.37 km | |
| West Belt | 2.43 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 2.44 km | |
| Downie Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Devil's Den | Valley | 2.5 km |
| Tod Hill | 2.57 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 2.59 km | |
| Broad Hill | 2.75 km | |
| North Belt | 2.91 km | |
| Aberdeen Bay | 3.01 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.18033400 |
| Longitude | -2.09972600 |
| OS Easting | 394070 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| 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 | 8A1 |