aberdeen AB12 Postcodes

Aberdeen (AB12)

The AB12 postcode area is located in the Aberdeen postcode town region, within the county of Aberdeenshire, and contains a total of 984 individual postcodes.

There are 46 electoral wards in the AB12 postcode area, including Aberdeen, Aberlour, Aboyne, Alford, Ballater, Ballindalloch, Banchory, Banff, Buckie, Ellon, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Insch, Inverurie, Keith, Laurencekirk, Macduff, Milltimber, Peterculter, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Strathdon, Turriff, Westhill which come under the local authority of the Aberdeen City Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in AB12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of AB12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The AB12 postcode is a postcode in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is mostly used for residential and businesses of Aberdeen City, contained primarily within the city's southern aspects.

The AB12 postcode area is almost rectangular in shape, running from the North Sea coast in the east to the city centre in the west, south of the Dee Estuary. Several large areas of AB12 include most of Torry, the northern part of Bridge of Don, and some of the coastal area of Nigg and Cove Bay.

AB12 includes a cluster of popular attractions situated along the coast such as Footdee, the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, The Beach Ballroom, additional promenading areas, and the Duthie Park – one of the oldest and largest recreational parks in the city.

AB12 is well served by transport links given its proximity to the city centre. Bus services cover the whole of the postcode area, running up to a frequent service in the peak hours, while major roads such as North Anderson Drive and Auchmill Road make for quick connections to neighbouring towns.

Aberdeen Station, a major railway station located on Guild Street in AB12, is the starting point for trains heading to Inverness, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. The East Coast main line also serves the postcode area, providing direct services to cities such as London. Four bridges connect the postcode to the opposite side of the Dee Estuary, giving access to more rural areas in North Aberdeenshire.

Major infrastructure works have been carried out in the Aberdeen Coastal Area, specifically surrounding areas in AB12. The AWPR helps to ease traffic congestion and provide better access to nearby commercial centres – some of the largest employers in the city.

As for commercial services and businesses, the postcode area is home to the regenerated North Port area, the Aberdeen Energy Park, and several dockside industries which deal with oil, gas, and fishing. AB12 is also the location for a multitude of supermarkets, banks, and other retail services, and a variety of leisure facilities including the BBC Scotland's Aberdeen studios.

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