The postcode AB23 8BU is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in December 1990 and is an active postcode. AB23 8BU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
AB23 8BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 8BU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to AB23 8BU is Intown Road which is centered 54 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Broadfold Road and is 92 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.72 km away.
The local pub for residents of AB23 8BU is BLACKDOG BAR and is 644 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD and is 330 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 6, 2021.
Policing for AB23 8BU 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 8BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to AB23 8BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode AB23 8BU
| Introduction | December 1990 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 AB23 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOC LTD | Pass October 16, 2008 | 0 m | |
| EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN | Pass December 13, 2018 | 248 m | |
| ELIOR @ BAKER HUGHES (BOD) | Improvement Required November 22, 2019 | 260 m | |
| GOLDEN GRILL | Improvement Required November 19, 2018 | 317 m | |
| GOLDEN GRILL STT/3/170 | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 317 m | |
| MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD | Pass December 6, 2021 | 330 m | |
| COBBS CAFE @ STERLING FURNITURE | Pass February 26, 2015 | 362 m | |
| KFC BRIDGE OF DON | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 408 m | |
| BLACKDOG BAR | Pass August 6, 2019 | 644 m | |
| NEW PEONY HOUSE | Pass February 20, 2020 | 644 m | |
| BATLEYS CASH AND CARRY | Pass May 14, 2019 | 690 m | |
| BRIDGES NURSERY | Pass September 3, 2019 | 714 m | |
| BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET | Awaiting Inspection April 1, 1999 | 726 m | |
| GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) | Pass February 19, 2015 | 726 m | |
| BILFINGER SALAMIS UK LTD | Pass November 29, 2019 | 748 m | |
| DENMORE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB | Pass July 6, 2010 | 775 m | |
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Pass March 24, 2014 | 802 m | |
| DUNCANS BAKERY (N) | Pass June 29, 2016 | 802 m | |
| SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) | Pass May 24, 2019 | 802 m | |
| ALEX COLLIE SPORTS CENTRE | Pass January 28, 2019 | 815 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB23 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Broadfold Road | 92 m | |
| Broadfold Road | 114 m | |
| The Parkway | 223 m | |
| The Parkway | 227 m | |
| Claymore Drive | 232 m | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.72 km | |
| Aberdeen Rail Station | 4.73 km | |
| Aberdeen Ferry Terminal | 4.64 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB23 8BU - Data from Dec 2021
| South Belt | 1.25 km | |
| The Valley | Valley | 1.47 km |
| Pot Water | 1.87 km | |
| Kettle Hill | 2.03 km | |
| Corse Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Carrot Belt | 2.4 km | |
| Barr Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.62 km | |
| West Belt | 2.66 km | |
| North Belt | 2.88 km | |
| Persley Den | Valley | 2.95 km |
| Hill of Tramaud | 2.99 km | |
| Hill of Strabathie | 3.12 km | |
| Downie Hill | 3.12 km | |
| Gallows Hill | 3.23 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.18647700 |
| Longitude | -2.09082500 |
| OS Easting | 394609 |
| OS Northing | 0810633 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Large Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34003028 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Balgownie and Donmouth East |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Balgownie and Donmouth East - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |