Postcode AB2 8LJ (Aberdeen City) Terminated August 1990

Map showing AB2 8LJ and nearby postcodes

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

AB2 8LJ 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 8LJ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.

The closest road name to AB2 8LJ is Denmore Gardens which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Danestone Terrace and is 129 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 3.92 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB2 8LJ is BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB and is 289 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 145 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on November 7, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Denmore Gardens 39 m
Cairnfold Road 102 m
Auchlossan Court 149 m
Coull Gardens 186 m
Strathbeg Place 222 m
Balgownie Road 237 m
Fraserfield Gardens 249 m
Danestone Place 259 m
Scotstown Gardens 259 m
Davan Park 259 m
Danestone Terrace 287 m
North Donside Road 336 m
Cottown Of Balgownie 400 m
Gordon Road 406 m
Broadfold Drive 468 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB2 8LJ

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 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
ASHVALE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 7, 2019
145 m
CREMA ABERDEEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 19, 2019
145 m
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 24, 2014
203 m
DUNCANS BAKERY (N) Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2016
203 m
SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) School/college/university Pass
May 24, 2019
203 m
IAN ARMSTRONG Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
239 m
BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 30, 2017
289 m
BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE Other catering premises Pass
February 13, 2009
289 m
BLACKDOG BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 6, 2019
360 m
NEW PEONY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 20, 2020
360 m
COOP HILLHEAD STUDENT VILLAGE Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
497 m
MARKET STREET Retailers - other Improvement Required
December 4, 2017
497 m
THE WORKS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 21, 2017
497 m
THE WORKS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
497 m
ALEX COLLIE SPORTS CENTRE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 28, 2019
521 m
ONE EYED JACKS Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
564 m
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 21, 2013
568 m
STOMPERS / TECHNO-PLAY / AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 4, 2019
598 m
PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
April 10, 2018
688 m
BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 14, 2019
693 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Danestone Terrace Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Balgownie Road Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Danestone Terrace Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Balgownie Road Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Kinord Circle Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.92 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.93 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.91 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Valley Valley 693 m
Pot Water Inland Water 878 m
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.07 km
South Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Persley Den Valley 2.22 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
Devil's Den Valley 2.4 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Tod Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.46 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.7 km
North Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 2.98 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.17952500
Longitude -2.10104700
OS Easting 393990
OS Northing 0809860
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5107
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: 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