aberdeen AB35 Postcodes

Aberdeen (AB35)

The AB35 postcode area is located in the Aberdeen postcode town region, within the county of Aberdeenshire, and contains a total of 201 individual postcodes.

There are 34 electoral wards in the AB35 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 Aberdeenshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in AB35 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 AB35 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The AB35 postcode district is located in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire areas of Scotland. It covers the town of Balmedie and surrounding villages of Foveran, Potterton, Sandhaven, Slains and Fraserburgh, as well as the larger towns of Ellon and Mintlaw. As the larger towns, Ellon and Mintlaw, lie within AB35, they provide the postcode with a range of amenities including supermarkets and other local businesses.

AB35 is situated around 6 miles from Aberdeen City Centre, and it lies next to the coast, with stunning views over the North Sea. A popular country park, Balmedie, is also located within the postcode region.

Numerous transport options are available to those residing in AB35, including road links to the nearby city of Aberdeen and its surrounding area, as well as a train station at Dyce. Ellon and Mintlaw train stations, part of the Aberdeen to Inverness line, are also located nearby.

The majority of the region is semi-rural in characteristics, providing a very peaceful setting to live and work. Many villages have often been voted some of the most beautiful in the North East.

The postcode district benefits from a range of well-regarded primary and secondary schools, including Balmedie Primary and Mintlaw Academy.

AB35 has a variety of shops and businesses offering many services to the local community. Local pubs, cafes and eateries have made the postcode a popular destination for visitors, too. A new retail development, ‘The Serpentine Shopping Centre', is located in the centre of Ellon.

For those looking for an outdoors lifestyle, there is an abundance of attractions in the area, including the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail and the Formartine and Buchan way, as well as annual events at Balmedie Country Park. The area also provides stunning scenery, with rolling fields, beautiful beaches and an abundance of wildlife.

The postcode offers a great balance of city and country living, making it an ideal place to settle down. The region is renowned for its friendliness, community spirit and sense of history. It is a postcode with something for everyone.

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