Living in AB23: Liveability Score 50/100
Aberdeen City, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
Every active postcode in AB23, each shaded by its own score. Postcode districts have no official boundary. These points are exactly what the score is averaged from. Clustered pins are other districts. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.
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AB23 scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Broadly acceptable environment.
Services
1 Outstanding, 9 Good out of 11 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 0 GP surgeries and 3 hospital facilities serve the area.
70% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.
Band D council tax £1,636/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Moderate transport coverage: some public transport available.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 167 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
AB23 covers 344 active postcodes in Aberdeen City, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is AB23 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for AB23 at this time.
What are the schools like in AB23?
Schools in AB23 score 26/100. 1 Outstanding, 9 Good out of 11 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in AB23?
Broadband in AB23 scores 40/100. 70% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does AB23 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include AB22, AB24, AB21. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for AB23?
AB23 scores 50/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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