The postcode AB23 8BS is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. AB23 8BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
AB23 8BS 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 AB23 8BS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to AB23 8BS is B977 which is centered 17.95 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Seaview and is 456 m away.
The local pub for residents of AB23 8BS is MURCAR LINKS GOLF CLUB and is 1.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on May 7, 2015.
Residents reported an average download speed of 43.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 61.5% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 30.8% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for AB23 8BS 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 AB23 8BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB23 8BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB23 8BS
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 AB23 8BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOSTALGIC ICECREAM CO | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 739 m | |
| Banbury Cross Nursery Ltd | Pass November 5, 2019 | 757 m | |
| GEORGE'S ICES | Pass April 26, 2011 | 1.2 km | |
| GEORGE'S ICES | Pass June 2, 2008 | 1.2 km | |
| MILL OF MUNDURNO | Pass January 20, 2020 | 1.28 km | |
| Balmedie Nursery (Potterton) | Exempt July 4, 2014 | 1.38 km | |
| GORDON FILLING STATION | Pass March 18, 2014 | 1.48 km | |
| Bodachra Brewing Company | Pass September 19, 2018 | 1.58 km | |
| The Stead Inn | Pass September 3, 2018 | 1.6 km | |
| Viewfield Bed & Breakfast | Pass June 19, 2018 | 1.75 km | |
| MURCAR LINKS GOLF CLUB | Pass May 7, 2015 | 1.81 km | |
| SMOKE AND SOUL | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 1.81 km | |
| Smith & Co. | Pass January 16, 2019 | 1.88 km | |
| BLOOM & BAMBI LTD | Pass April 20, 2022 | 1.97 km | |
| REYNOLDS CORPORATE AND COCKTAIL | Pass October 16, 2015 | 2.09 km | |
| WENDY COOPER | Pass September 9, 2021 | 2.31 km | |
| BCC VENDING | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 2.34 km | |
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Pass June 12, 2018 | 2.34 km | |
| HOME BARGAINS | Pass October 16, 2018 | 2.34 km | |
| LITE BITE | Pass August 7, 2019 | 2.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB23 8BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Seaview | 456 m | |
| Seaview | 550 m | |
| Roundabout | 828 m | |
| Roundabout | 832 m | |
| Newton of Mundurno | 853 m | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 8.05 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB23 8BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Hill of Tramaud | 553 m | |
| Hill of Strabathie | 890 m | |
| Fife Hill | 950 m | |
| Barr Hill | 1.01 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.05 km | |
| Blackdog Rock | 1.51 km | |
| Skelly Rock | 1.67 km | |
| Broom Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Rosy Brae | 2.15 km | |
| Torrangin | 2.15 km | |
| Kaim Hill | 2.55 km | |
| Corby Loch | 2.69 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.71 km | |
| Perwinnes Hill | 3.03 km | |
| Lily Loch | 3.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB23 8BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.2 Mbps | 43.6 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 30.8% | 69.2% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 69.2% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 69.2% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 61.5% | 61.5% | 50.5 | 11 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for AB23 8BS - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.21691600 |
| Longitude | -2.08292000 |
| OS Easting | 395091 |
| OS Northing | 0814021 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003119 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Denmore |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Denmore - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |