Postcode AB23 8HL (Aberdeen City)

Map showing AB23 8HL and nearby postcodes

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

AB23 8HL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 8HL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to AB23 8HL is Danestone Terrace which is centered 68 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Fraserfield Gardens and is 146 m away. The closest railway station is Aberdeen Rail Station, 4.03 km away.

The local pub for residents of AB23 8HL is BLACKDOG BAR and is 136 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from NEW PEONY HOUSE and is 136 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on February 20, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 90 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.5 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 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Danestone Terrace 68 m
Simpson Road 95 m
Bellfield Road 115 m
North Donside Road 130 m
Danestone Place 138 m
Fraserfield Gardens 190 m
Crookfold Place 191 m
Scotstown Gardens 208 m
Seaview Road 220 m
Crookfold Gardens 246 m
Broadfold Drive 248 m
Hutcheon Gardens 251 m
Mount Pleasant 259 m
Gordon Road 262 m
Balgownie Crescent 296 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode AB23 8HL

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 8HL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
BLACKDOG BAR Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 6, 2019
136 m
NEW PEONY HOUSE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
February 20, 2020
136 m
IAN ARMSTRONG Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
182 m
ASHVALE Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 7, 2019
210 m
CREMA ABERDEEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 19, 2019
210 m
BALGOWNIE BOWLING CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 30, 2017
252 m
BALGOWNIE COMMUNITY CENTRE Other catering premises Pass
February 13, 2009
252 m
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 24, 2014
287 m
DUNCANS BAKERY (N) Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2016
287 m
SCOTSTOWN PRIMARY & INFANT SCHOOL (DSO) School/college/university Pass
May 24, 2019
287 m
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
May 21, 2013
400 m
PENUMBRA RESPITE SERVICE Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Improvement Required
April 10, 2018
420 m
BRIDGE OF DON MENS SHED CAR PARK MARKET Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
443 m
GORDON BARRACKS (MAIN KITCHEN) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 19, 2015
443 m
BRIG INN / SHISH TANDOORI Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 14, 2019
486 m
KFC BRIDGE OF DON Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
530 m
ALEX COLLIE SPORTS CENTRE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
January 28, 2019
629 m
MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 6, 2021
675 m
ONE EYED JACKS Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
April 1, 1999
682 m
ABERDEEN LADIES GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 12, 2019
691 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Fraserfield Gardens Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Broadfold Drive Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Fraserfield Gardens Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Broadfold Drive Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Danestone Terrace Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.03 km
Aberdeen Rail Station Rail 4.04 km
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.97 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Valley Valley 1.03 km
Pot Water Inland Water 1.18 km
Kettle Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
South Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Corse Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Persley Den Valley 2.56 km
Gallows Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.57 km
Carrot Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
West Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Broad Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.69 km
Downie Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
Devil's Den Valley 2.76 km
Tod Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Aberdeen Bay Bay 2.89 km
North Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 38.7 Mbps 90 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 6.8 Mbps 6.5 Mbps 16.23 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20 3.1
30-300 Mbps 0% 51.4 6.6
300+ Mbps 100% 666.7 0

Gas Consumption

51 meters consuming 498,288 kWh - mean 9,770 kWh : median 8,959 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

54 meters consuming 115,857 kWh - mean 2,146 kWh : median 2,095 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for AB23 8HL - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.18044600
Longitude -2.09544200
OS Easting 394329
OS Northing 0809962
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4703
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
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 - 03
Output Area / Small Area 7A1