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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB2 postcode district.

County or areaAberdeen City
Postcode districtAB2
Telephone code01224
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 57 min4:12 am – 10:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 40 min8:46 am – 3:26 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,795 residentsin the Bucksburn North census areaMedian age 41.12,854 households65% of homes owner-occupied31% owned outright23% social rented, 10% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting4.2% unemployment rate65% of adults are economically active, 2,952 in work, 23% retiredMain industries: health and social work 12%, mining and quarrying 12%, retail and wholesale 9%Getting to work: 27% work from home, 56% go by car, 8% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle87% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages29% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 10% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 94%, other languages 6%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C845 mm of rain a year, 21 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October39 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 13°CMJune: 9 to 16°CJJuly: 11 to 18°CJAugust: 11 to 18°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksHill of Danestonehill · 1.2 miLoch Goullake · 2.8 miPot Waterlake · 2.9 miDownie Hillhill · 1.6 miMill Pondpond · under a mileKirkhill Forestforest · 2.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesAuchmill Golf Coursegolf course · under a mile · 54 haBrimmond Country Parkpark · 1.8 mi · 194 haRiverside Parkpark · 1.6 mi · 16 haElrick Country Parkpark · 2.3 mi · 72 haSheddocksley Sports Centresports ground · 1.5 mi · 28 haCentral Parkplaying field · 1.4 mi · 10 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Jun 198050 mi away, Moray FirthMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 24 Jun 198050 mi away, Moray FirthSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 6.9 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband90% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)3,131 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation59 m194 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 19 to 96 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWoodend General Hospital2.5 miGP surgeryBucksburn Medical Practice4 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyN S Wilson LTD8 pharmacies within 2 milesunder a mileDentistNorthfield Dental Centre1.4 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi13 schools9 primary, 3 secondary, 1 specialPrimaryStoneywood Schoolright hereSecondaryBucksburn Academyunder a milePrimaryBrimmond Schoolunder a mileSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportAberdeen International Airport ABZ1.4 miRailway stationDyce1.6 miBus stationUnion Square Bus StationAberdeen4.2 miFerryAberdeen Ferry Terminal4.3 miBus stops86 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB2 postcode district.


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  • Archibald Simpson - Aberdeen

    Night Club

    5 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ

    4.1 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic Value for Money Dining. family friendly with Healthy Children's Menu Famous for Cask Conditioned Ales from around ...

  • Eat on the Green - Ellon

    Bar

    The Square, Ellon, AB41 7RS

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat steak and my wife had incredible salmon. Friendly staff also.

  • Meldrum Fish Bar - Inverurie

    Bar

    14 Market Square, Inverurie, AB51 0AA

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewNever disappoints, great place

  • Ploughman - Kirkton of Maryculter, Peterculter

    Bar

    40 North Deeside Road, Kirkton of Maryculter, Peterculter, AB14 0QN

    6.5 miles away

    4 star reviewTraditional Pub Grub Great Value for Money

  • Stead Inn - POTTERTON

    Bar

    28 Oldmeldrum Road Kirk Brae, POTTERTON, AB23 8UB

    4.7 miles away

    4 star reviewVery nice meal large portions good selection wife and I very pleased very cheap ( I was paying)recommend good value ...

 

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  • Renaissance - City Centre, Aberdeen

    Antique Furniture Store

    103 Willowbank Road, City Centre, Aberdeen, AB11 6XJ

    4 miles away

    5 star reviewHello Allan hope you are well not sure if you will get this? Still love all off my beautiful clocks ...

  • Peerie Pantry - Kintore

    Ice Cream Shop

    12 Northern Road, Kintore, AB51 0YL

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewVery very friendly cafe , excellent coffe, wonderful home cooked food and tasty home bakes. Lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere , ...

  • Nickel & Dime - Aberdeen

    Countertop Store

    8-10 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5NX

    4.1 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good with helpful staff. I am visually impaired and the staff asked what I was looking for and they ...

  • Harmonie Ventures (Home For African Foods) - Aberdeen

    African Goods Store

    555 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 3XX

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is one of the best African shops in Aberdeen. Good stuffs are here at affordable prices. Customers are kings ...

  • Market Heel & Key Bar - Aberdeen

    Boot Repair Shop

    8-10 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5NX

    4.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways does a good job on repairs and always has a battery for your watches. Pleasant, friendly and helpful service.

 

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  • Mikado Express - Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    407 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1ER

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish and chips,and scampi fine too.

  • Bay Fish and Chips - Stonehaven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Beach Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2RD

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic

  • Fish N Hook - Rosemount, Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    89-93 Rosemount Place, Rosemount, Aberdeen, AB25 2YE

    3.5 miles away

    4 star reviewyum yum

  • Torry Fish Bar - Torry, Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    90 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9DT

    4.8 miles away

    4 star reviewIve Grown up with the Torry Chipper, they do a lovely deep fried haddock and the staff are always friendly.

  • Chopsticks - Aberdeen

    158 Great Northern Rd, Aberdeen, AB242BE

    2.7 miles away

    4 star reviewAbsolutely deliscious, try the roast duck chilli

 

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  • Quartz - Ellon

    Beauty

    2 Provost Davidson Drive, Ellon, AB41 9BQ

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing good staff and lovely nails

  • Barmekin Groundcare - Westhill

    Surgeon

    Little Shooting Greens, Westhill, AB32 7AD

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewShona and her team are first rate. We had to get a patio laid and they did it with no ...

  • Yarmin Hairdressers - Banchory

    Beauty

    22D Bridge Street, Banchory, AB31 5SX

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you Cheryl for doing such a good job of my hair on the 12th of November. You took great ...

  • Ythan Waves - Newburgh, Ellon

    Beauty

    63 Main Street, Newburgh, Ellon, AB41 6BL

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely great place and lady's never disappoint till now.

  • Bill Jamieson - Dyce, Aberdeen

    Hair Care

    119A Victoria Street, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7BJ

    1.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen going to Bill for + 15 years or more excellent hairdresser with good sense of humour too

 

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  • Road Smith - Aberdeen

    Driving School

    39 Menzies Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9AU

    4.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI am a very nervous Pupil, but ''Road-Smith'' gave me excellent tuition and within a few lessons i felt more ...

  • ipass driver training - Aberdeen

    Driving School

    162 Cairngorm Drive, Aberdeen, AB12 5PL

    5.2 miles away

    5 star reviewIpass Car and Trailer training got me through my test on my first attempt. Paddy is an excellent instructor

 

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