Postcode report
AB12 3PW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Aberdeen City
About AB12 3PW: area rating, property, schools and local change
AB12 3PW is a postcode in Kincorth/Nigg/Cove, Aberdeen City, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AB12 3PW, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AB12 3PW are safety and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for AB12 3PW is based on Cove South. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near AB12 3PW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the AB10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £133k from 0 rolling sales, up 0.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near AB12 3PW can compare 3 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AB12 3PW by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around AB12 3PW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about AB12 3PW
Is AB12 3PW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near AB12 3PW?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near AB12 3PW?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near AB12 3PW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What are typical property prices in AB12 3PW?
The latest median sold price is £133k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around AB12 3PW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.