AB16 7RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (AB16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7RU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case AB which means Aberdeen.
- Postal District. In our case AB16.
- Postal Sector. In our case AB16 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
The regional mail center for the post area AB is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the AB16 7RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is MASTRICK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of ABERDEEN within the old postal county of Aberdeenshire.
AB16 7RU is within Aberdeen.
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Map Coordinates for AB16 7RU
| Latitude | 57.1627230661 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.18945375675 |
Weather Forecast for AB16 7RU
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Mon 13th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 35.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 11 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of AB16 7RU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Heathryburn School
Address: Heathryburn School, Howes Road, ABERDEEN, AB16 7RW
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01224 788180
Westpark School
Address: Westpark School, Cruden Crescent, Northfield, ABERDEEN, AB16 7JD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01224 692 323
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near AB16 7RU
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 GOLDEN SQUARE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1RD
Distance: 3.40 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - MANDELA WAY
Address: COSTCO, ENDEAVOUR DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6UF
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (BRIDGE OF DEE)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GARTHDEE ROAD, BRIDGE OF DEE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 7QA
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
ABERDEEN DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 56-58 UNION STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1BB
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near AB16 7RU
BUCKSBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BUCKSBURN CLINIC, KEPPLEHILLS ROAD, BUCKSBURN, ABERDEEN, AB21 9DG
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 713927
GILBERT ROAD MEDICAL GROUP
Address: 39 GILBERT ROAD, BUCKSBURN, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB21 9AN
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 712138
HOSPITAL AT HOME
Address: DAY HOSPITAL, WOODEND HOSPITAL, ABERDEEN, AB15 6XS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 556055
OPHTHALMIC PRESCRIBING
Address: PRIMARY CARE CONTRACTS TEAM, WESTHOLME, WOODEND HOSPITAL, EDAY ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB15 6LS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 556502
KINGSWELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KINGSWOOD DRIVE, KINGSWELLS, ABERDEEN, AB15 8TB
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 745800
DIABETIC NURSE SERVICE
Address: NURSING DIRECTORATE, GRAMPIAN HEALTH, SUMMERFIELD HOUSE, 2 EDAY ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB15 6RE
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 558427
Transport Links near AB16 7RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: AB16 7RU
- Aberdeen
Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6LXDistance: 4.99 milesDriving Time: 13.34 minutes - Dyce
Dyce station, Station Road, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, AB21 7EQDistance: 5.50 milesDriving Time: 13.54 minutes - Portlethen
Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JSDistance: 10.70 milesDriving Time: 19.80 minutes - Inverurie
Inverurie station, Station Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 4TNDistance: 14.01 milesDriving Time: 23.95 minutes - Stonehaven
Stonehaven station, Station Road, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2NEDistance: 18.70 milesDriving Time: 26.33 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near AB16 7RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near AB16 7RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the AB16 7RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Aberdeen North Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Kirsty Blackman |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the AB16 7RU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Aberdeen City Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Aberdeen City at the following link Aberdeen City.How much is the Council Tax?
Aberdeen City Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Aberdeen City charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the AB16 7RU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Aberdeen City council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and Archives | Aberdeen City CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the AB16 7RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Rousay Drive, ABERDEEN, AB15 6LT | 1.74 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Tesco |
| Aldi, Cornhill Shopping Arcade, ABERDEEN, AB16 5UT | 2.87 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Great Northern Road, ABERDEEN, AB24 2BD | 3.84 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Berryden Road, ABERDEEN, AB25 3SA | 4.57 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Riverview Drive, Dyce, ABERDEEN, AB21 7NG | 4.70 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the AB16 7RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 221-229 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BQ | 3.40 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to 221-229 Union Street |
| Aberdeen Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5RG | 3.74 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Aberdeen Union Square |
| Wellington Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DN | 4.21 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Wellington Road |
| Queens Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen, AB24 5EN | 4.31 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to Queens Links Leisure Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Inverurie Road, Bucksburn, ABERDEEN, AB21 9LZ | 1.23 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to McDonald's, Inverurie Road, Bucksburn, ABERDEEN, AB21 9LZ |
| McDonald's, Bedford Road, ABERDEEN, AB24 3LE | 2.93 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to McDonald's, Bedford Road, ABERDEEN, AB24 3LE |
| McDonald's, Venture Way, Arnhall Business Park, WESTHILL, AB32 6BQ | 3.10 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to McDonald's, Venture Way, Arnhall Business Park, WESTHILL, AB32 6BQ |
| McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH | 3.55 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to McDonald's, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB11 6BH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Haudagain Retail Park, Great Northern Road, Woodside, ABERDEEN, AB24 2BQ | 1.82 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to KFC Aberdeen - Great North Road |
| KFC, Union Street, ABERDEEN, AB10 1QT | 3.42 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to KFC Aberdeen - Union Street |
| KFC, Sandford Business Park, PETERHEAD, AB42 3FX | 26.58 miles | Directions from AB16 7RU to KFC Peterhead - Invernette Roundabout |