Aberdeen · AB12

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Covering Aberdeen, Altens, Ardoe, Banchory Devenick, Blairs, Bridge of Dee, Cove Bay, Maryculter, Nigg, Portlethen, including George St/Harbour, Kincorth/Nigg/Cove, North Kincardine. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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AB12 (Aberdeen) in a nutshell

AB12 covers Aberdeen, Altens, Ardoe, Banchory Devenick, Blairs, Bridge of Dee, Cove Bay, Maryculter, Nigg, Portlethen, in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for AB12

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Two councils in one district

AB12 is split between Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

AB12 stretches across George St/Harbour, Kincorth/Nigg/Cove, North Kincardine and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'AB12', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Aberdeen homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Aberdeen: 51.1% purpose-built flats, 2.8% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Aberdeen page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does AB12 cover?

AB12 (Aberdeen, Altens, Ardoe, Banchory Devenick, Blairs, Bridge of Dee, Cove Bay, Maryculter, Nigg, Portlethen) includes the wards of George St/Harbour, Kincorth/Nigg/Cove, North Kincardine, Torry/Ferryhill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to AB12?

Neighbouring districts include AB10 (Aberdeen city centre), AB11 (Aberdeen city centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering AB12 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in AB12?

About 10,688 households and 25,414 residents at the 2011 Census, across 794 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is AB12 in?

AB12 sits in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen South, West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
AB12 1
Areas covered
Aberdeen, Altens, Ardoe, Banchory Devenick, Blairs, Bridge of Dee, Cove Bay, Maryculter, Nigg, Portlethen 2
Active postcodes
794 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,688 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,414 2
Electoral wards
George St/Harbour, Kincorth/Nigg/Cove, North Kincardine, Torry/Ferryhill 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Aberdeen South, West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine 4
Local authority
Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire 4
Households privately renting (Aberdeen locality)
21.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.