Postcode report
AB12 5RX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Aberdeen City
About AB12 5RX: area rating, property, schools and local change
AB12 5RX 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 5RX, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AB12 5RX are jobs and property market signals, while safety 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 5RX is based on Kincorth, Leggart and Nigg North. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near AB12 5RX, 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 5RX can compare 4 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 lists 11 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AB12 5RX 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 5RX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 5RX
Is AB12 5RX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 3% 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 5RX?
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 5RX?
4 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 5RX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What are typical property prices in AB12 5RX?
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 5RX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.