Overview for Potterton, ABERDEEN, AB23 8UU

Introduction

Aberdeen is a city in North East Scotland, and is the third most populous city in the country. Aberdeen is one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas (as Aberdeen City), and has a 2020 population estimate of 198,590 for the city of Aberdeen, and 227,560 for the local council area making it the United Kingdom's 39th most populous built-up area. The city is 93 mi (150 km) northeast of Edinburgh and 398 mi (641 km) north of London, and is the northernmost major city in the United Kingdom. Aberdeen has a long, sandy coastline and features an oceanic climate, with cool summers and mild, rainy winters.

During the mid-18th to mid-20th centuries, Aberdeen's buildings incorporated locally quarried grey granite, which may sparkle like silver because of its high mica content. Since the discovery of North Sea oil in 1969, Aberdeen has been known as the offshore oil capital of Europe. Based upon the discovery of prehistoric villages around the mouths of the rivers Dee and Don, the area around Aberdeen has been thought to have been settled for at least 6,000 years.

Aberdeen received royal burgh status from David I of Scotland (1124–1153), which transformed the city economically. The traditional industries of fishing, paper-making, shipbuilding, and textiles have been overtaken by the oil industry and Aberdeen's seaport. Aberdeen Heliport is one of the busiest commercial heliports in the world, and the seaport is the largest in the north-east part of Scotland. A university town, the city is known for the University of Aberdeen, founded in 1495 as the fifth oldest university in the English-speaking world and located in Old Aberdeen.

In 2012, HSBC named Aberdeen as a leading business hub and one of eight 'super cities' spearheading the UK's economy, marking it as the only city in Scotland so designated. In 2018, Aberdeen was found to be the best city in the UK to start a business in a study released by card payment firm Paymentsense.

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Summary for Potterton, ABERDEEN, AB23 8UU

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Mid Formartine
within
Aberdeenshire
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near AB23 8UU

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
2
In Progress
10
Completed
0
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near AB23 8UU

Details of personal injury accidents in and around AB23 8UU that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near AB23 8UU

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Gordon parliamentary constituency.

Gordon is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for AB23 8UU

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for AB23 8UU

Latitude
57.239532
Longitude
-2.12926

Sunrise and Sunset at AB23 8UU

Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:42

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

AB23 8UU is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear13.75%
Cloudy51.10%
Rain7.82%
Windy26.97%
Other0.36%

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at AB23 8UU

Active
1
Inactive
1

Postcode Details for AB23 8UU

Introduced
1 Aug 1990

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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