Area Information for Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA

Princes Street in Aberdeen is in Scotland. The postcode is within the George St/Harbour ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Aberdeen South. The Scottish Parliament constituency is Aberdeen Central. This page combines information for the address Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of AB24 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Large Urban Area
Local Authority Aberdeen City
Ward George St/Harbour
UK Parliamentary Constituency Aberdeen South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Scottish Parliament Constituency Aberdeen Central
Country Scotland

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA is based on the last census performed in Scotland in 2022. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA:

King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5BB
King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5BD
King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5SN
Park Place, Aberdeen, AB24 5JW
King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE
King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5BA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about AB24 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 74
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 83
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 36% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 6
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council or Other Social 31
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 36
Rent Free 2
Total 85

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 46
Two People 24
Three People 8
Four People 2
Five People 0
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 81

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 46
Family Household 22
Other Household 9
Total 77

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Aberdeen South UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 67
Female 65
Total 132

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 2
10-14 3
15-19 8
20-24 22
25-29 22
30-34 15
35-39 14
40-44 7
45-49 9
50-54 2
55-59 1
60-64 5
65-69 1
70-74 4
75-79 2
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 125

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of AB24 5JA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 66% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2022 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 88
Married 21
Separated 1
Divorced 11
Widowed 2
Total 123

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 69
Good 41
Fair 11
Bad 9
Very Bad 2
Total 132

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2022 census, across Scotland 16.6% of residents had no qualification, 18.9% had lower school qualifications, 14.3% had upper school qualifications (e.g. Highers, A-Levels), 13.2% had HNC/HND, and 32.5% had a degree (or similar professional qualification).

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Due to the way in which census data was collected in Scotland, former SCE Higher Grade, Highers, and Advanced Highers are grouped together as "Highers" in the data below.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 49
Apprenticeship 3
HNC, HND, SVQ level 4 or Equivalent 14
Scottish Highers, AS- or A-Level or Equivalent 15
Standard Grade, GCSE or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 5
Total 120

Scots Language

Figures for Scots speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 and over on census day 2022.

Scots Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Scots 31
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Scots 4
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Scots 5
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Scots 18
Other Combination of Scots Skills 8
No Ability in Scots 66

Gaelic Language Embed This

Figures for Gaelic speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 and over on census day 2022.

Gaelic Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Gaelic 3
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Gaelic 1
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Gaelic 0
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Gaelic 3
Other Combination of Gaelic Skills 0
No Ability in Gaelic 120

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 90% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 121
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Pakistani 6
Other Asian 1
Black African 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 2
Total 135

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 96
European Union 21
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 9
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 137

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 96
10+ Years 12
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 130

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to AB24 5JA.

Passport(s) Held
None 22
United Kingdom 81
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

Scotland is primarily a Christian country, with 20.4% of residents Church of Scotland, 13.3% Roman Catholic, 5.1% other Christians, and 3.9% other religions. Approximately 51.1% of residents state that they have no religion or are Atheist, while 6.2% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 82
Church Of Scotland 10
Catholic 12
Other Christian 7
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 2
Muslim 9
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 7
Total 130

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the George St/Harbour ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2022 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 37
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 38
Retired 7
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 3
Total 122

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 4
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 15
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 83

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 8
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 19
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 8
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 9
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 14
Semi-Routine Occupation 12
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 6
Full-time Student 38
Total 118
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Below are the details of the closest services to AB24 5JA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for AB24 5JA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest railway stations to Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Aberdeen 0.6 miles
Dyce 5.3 miles
Portlethen 6.3 miles
Kintore 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA. The nearest is Hanover Street School, approximately 320 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hanover Street School 320 yards
Skene Square School 0.7 miles
Gilcomstoun School 0.7 miles
Sunnybank School 0.7 miles
Ferryhill School 0.9 miles
St Peter's RC School 1.2 miles
Kittybrewster School 1.3 miles
Greyhope School & Community Hub 1.3 miles
Seaton School 1.3 miles
Ashley Road School 1.4 miles

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA. The nearest is Aberdeen Grammar School, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Aberdeen Grammar School 0.9 miles
Harlaw Academy 1.1 miles
St Machar Academy 1.2 miles
Northfield Academy 2.2 miles
Bridge Of Don Academy 2.5 miles
Lochside Academy 2.9 miles
Oldmachar Academy 3 miles
Hazlehead Academy 3.2 miles
Bucksburn Academy 3.8 miles
Cults Academy 4.4 miles

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA. The nearest is Marywell Healthcare Centre, approximately 160 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Princes Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB24 5JA. The nearest is Aberdeen Community Health And Care Village, approximately 100 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.

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Broadband in AB24 5JA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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