Postcode report
AB23 8JD Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About AB23 8JD: area rating, property, schools and local change
AB23 8JD is a postcode in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near AB23 8JD, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around AB23 8JD are jobs and property market signals, while housing 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 AB23 8JD is based on Balgownie and Donmouth West. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near AB23 8JD, 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 AB23 8JD can compare 6 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near AB23 8JD 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 AB23 8JD 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 AB23 8JD
Is AB23 8JD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% 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 AB23 8JD?
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 AB23 8JD?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What are typical property prices in AB23 8JD?
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 AB23 8JD?
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.