Postcode AB23 8DJ (Aberdeen City)

Map showing AB23 8DJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode AB23 8DJ is located in Aberdeen City It was introduced in August 1990 and is an active postcode. AB23 8DJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

AB23 8DJ 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 8DJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to AB23 8DJ is Donmouth Crescent which is centered 102 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balgownie Road and is 191 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 3.83 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB23 8DJ is BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI and is 242 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 14, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from NEW PEONY HOUSE and is 672 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 20, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 50.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for AB23 8DJ 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 AB23 8DJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to AB23 8DJ, and the approximate distance away.

Donmouth Crescent 102 m
Donmouth Court 102 m
Donmouth Terrace 163 m
Corunna Road 202 m
Donmouth Gardens 216 m
Donmouth Road 217 m
Corunna Grove 262 m
Hutcheon Gardens 318 m
Balgownie Crescent 325 m
Links Road 402 m
Balgownie Road 1.06 km
Ellon Road 1.24 km
King Street 1.96 km
The Parkway 2.2 km
A956 4.66 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB23 8DJ

Introduction August 1990
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 AB23 8DJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
April 10, 2018
165 m
BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
227 m
GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 19, 2015
227 m
BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 14, 2019
242 m
ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 12, 2019
258 m
ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
November 16, 2018
258 m
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 21, 2013
349 m
SHELL DON Retailers - other Pass
September 29, 2006
550 m
KFC BRIDGE OF DON Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
556 m
BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 30, 2017
580 m
BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE Other catering premises Pass
February 13, 2009
580 m
IAN ARMSTRONG Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
611 m
BRIG O'DON Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
October 2, 2019
645 m
LIDL UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
January 17, 2008
645 m
BLACKDOG BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 6, 2019
672 m
NEW PEONY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 20, 2020
672 m
ASHVALE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 7, 2019
728 m
CREMA ABERDEEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 19, 2019
728 m
ONE EYED JACKS Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
805 m
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 24, 2014
844 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to AB23 8DJ - Data from Apr 2022

Balgownie Road Bus Stop/Station 191 m
Balgownie Crescent Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Donmouth Road Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Donmouth Road Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Hutcheon Gardens Bus Stop/Station 343 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.83 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 3.84 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.72 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to AB23 8DJ - Data from Dec 2021

Pot Water Inland Water 1.46 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
The Valley Valley 1.54 km
South Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.32 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.35 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 2.44 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Persley Den Valley 3.06 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Devil's Den Valley 3.2 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Tod Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Barr Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.36 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for AB23 8DJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 59 Mbps 50.5 Mbps 73.03 Mbps
Upload 15 Mbps 13.2 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 58.8 16.3
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 65,693 kWh - mean 10,949 kWh : median 9,330 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 13,201 kWh - mean 2,640 kWh : median 2,374 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB23 8DJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.17814300
Longitude -2.08723200
OS Easting 394825
OS Northing 0809705
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5945
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34003084
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Balgownie and Donmouth East
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Balgownie and Donmouth East - 04
Output Area / Small Area 5B2