Aberdeen City
§ This page gives an overview of the Aberdeen City local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Aberdeen City is a major urban centre in northeast Scotland, often called the “Granite City” for its distinctive grey stone architecture. It is a hub for the North Sea oil and gas industry, higher education, and cultural life, with attractions such as Aberdeen Art Gallery and the historic harbour.
Aberdeen City Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Aberdeen City local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Aberdeen City can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Aberdeen City.
Key Facts about Aberdeen City
What region is Aberdeen City in? Aberdeen City is in Scotland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Aberdeen City a city? Yes, Aberdeen City is a city. Aberdeen City holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Aberdeen City? The local government for this district is: Aberdeen City Council (Scotland Council Area).
▶ Official website of Aberdeen City Council 🔗 aberdeencity.gov.uk
Which police force covers Aberdeen City? Policing in Aberdeen City is provided by Police Scotland 🔗 scotland.police.uk, which covers the whole of Scotland.
Aberdeen City in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Aberdeen City is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Scotland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ North Eastern Scotland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 57 of them are in Scotland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone
- George St/Harbour
- Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells
- Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill
- Kincorth/Nigg/Cove
- Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
- Lower Deeside
- Midstocket/Rosemount
- Northfield/Mastrick North
- Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
- Torry/Ferryhill
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in Aberdeen City
Below is a list of post towns in Aberdeen City, grouped by postcode area:
- AB ▸ Aberdeen (AB10 / AB11 / AB12 / AB15 / AB16 / AB21 / AB22 / AB23 / AB24 / AB25 / AB99) ⁞ Milltimber (AB13) ⁞ Peterculter (AB14)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City covers 9 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aberdeen *
- Bieldside
- Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) *
- Blacktop
- Cults
- Kingswells
- Milltimber
- Peterculter
- Westhill *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Aberdeen City.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Aberdeen City Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- ScotRail ▸ Aberdeen (AB11 6LX) ⁞ Dyce (AB21 7EQ)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.