Living in AB99: Liveability Score 56/100
Aberdeen City, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
Every active postcode in AB99, 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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AB99 scores 56 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.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 338 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 3 Good out of 4 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 1 GP surgery and 2 hospital facilities serve the area.
89% gigabit coverage; 96% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.
Band D council tax £1,636/year. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Good transport links with regular public transport options.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 202 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
AB99 covers 3 active postcodes in Aberdeen City, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is AB99 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for AB99 at this time.
What are the schools like in AB99?
Schools in AB99 score 19/100. 0 Outstanding, 3 Good out of 4 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in AB99?
Broadband in AB99 scores 60/100. 89% gigabit coverage; 96% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does AB99 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include AB12, AB11, AB10. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for AB99?
AB99 scores 56/100, 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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