Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a city in the northeast of Scotland and has been an important port for centuries. It’s known as one of Europe’s energy capitals and boasts some beautiful scenery with many parks and green spaces to explore. The City of Aberdeen covers over 300 square miles, but only about 20% of this area is residential. If you’re looking to buy property in the area then it’s worth knowing that there are several factors which you’ll need to take into account before making your decision!

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Where is City of Aberdeen?

The City of Aberdeen is a council area inside the larger administrative area of Aberdeenshire. It covers over 300 square miles, stretching from the River Dee in the east to the River Don in the west. The City of Aberdeen is located about 100 miles north of Edinburgh and 50 miles south of Inverness.

Areas in City of Aberdeen

The City of Aberdeen council area is a large area with lots to explore! The main areas that are popular with prospective home buyers include:

Donside – a scenic area in the north of Aberdeen, adjacent to Royal Deeside and not too far from Ballater.

Kingswells – this is an up-and-coming suburb on the outskirts of west-central Aberdeen. It’s a great location for commuters as it’s only about 15 minutes drive away from both Dyce Airport and Bridge of Don.

Northfield – this is a more established suburb in Aberdeen, located on the northeast outskirts of the city. It’s popular with families as it has good schools and plenty of green space.

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Westhill – situated on the western side of Aberdeen, Westhill is a new town that was developed in the 1970s. It’s home to a number of major businesses and has a thriving community spirit.

Buchanhaven – this small fishing village is located just outside Aberdeen and it’s a great place to live if you enjoy the seaside life. It offers a relaxed pace of life, good schools and a strong sense of community.

Central Aberdeen – the city centre is the heart of Aberdeen and it’s home to all the major shops, restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. It’s a vibrant area that’s constantly buzzing with energy.

Universities in City of Aberdeen

There are two universities located in the City of Aberdeen: The University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University. Both universities have a strong international reputation, with The University of Aberdeen ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the world.

The University of Aberdeen – the oldest university in Scotland. It has over 16,000 students enrolled and is ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the world.

Robert Gordon University – located just outside Aberdeen city centre, Robert Gordon University specialises in business courses but also offers degrees across many other subjects at all levels including an MBA programme.

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Top Schools in City of Aberdeen

There are a number of excellent schools in City of Aberdeen, both state and private. Some of the most highly rated include:

Aberdeen Grammar School – the city’s oldest independent school, with a history dating back to 1257, Aberdeen Grammar School is a co-educational day school for pupils from nursery to sixth form

The Gordon Schools – these schools, located in the Bridge of Don area of Aberdeen, cater for boys and girls aged 11 to 18 years. They are two of Scotland’s most successful comprehensive schools with an excellent academic record

Westhill Academy – this is a state secondary school for girls and boys aged from 11 to 18 years. The Academy is widely considered one of the best state schools in Scotland

Cults Academy – the top-performing secondary school in Aberdeen and rated as one of the best state schools in Scotland by HMIE (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education).

Langley Academy – this is a co-educational secondary school, catering for pupils aged 11 to 18 years. The Academy serves the communities of Old Aberdeen, Woodside and Tillydrone

Population of City of Aberdeen

The council area of City of Aberdeen had a population of 207,932 in 2011. With a total area of 105.34 square kilometres, it makes up 0.46% of Scotland’s land mass and is one of the country’s smaller unitary authorities by area.

 

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Location is amazing

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Review Date Apr 2024

Location is amazing, right in the heart of town so everything is close. There is not any close parking though, I have a car and the closest permit I can get is a ten minute walk away so makes me feel a little nervous leaving my car that far away.

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Most facilities are good however they have a timer on the heating in your rooms even though heating is including in your bills. The timer makes it so that the heater will turn off after two hours and as Aberdeen is a very cold city it’s a nightmare in winter, waking up it’s freezing and coming home from work it’s also freezing!

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I which I had known about the heater timer as that is a big negative in my eyes

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Yes they respond timely and help to fix all issues

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Excellent place to live. Highly recommend.

Review Date Mar 2024

The building is in an excellent central location in the heart of the city close to local amenities including supermarkets, restaurants, bars and the train station. Aberdeen art gallery, His Majesty’s Theatre as well as Union Terrace gardens are located less than a minutes walk from the Point.

Parking is unavailable in the building. There is a drop off area close to The Point and parking is available on a nearby street. It is a busy area of Aberdeen with numerous bars and clubs close by. It can be quite noisy on the street particularly during weekends. Overall the building is quiet.

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The Point is a wonderful place to live. Although the studios are relatively small, the building comprises numerous communal spaces such as a Home Working Hub, terraces and cinema rooms. There are excellent facilities onsite, for example a residents gym, laundry room, work and study areas. Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The building and property management teams are always there to answer any questions.

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The size of the studio. Everything is very compact and there is not a huge amount of room or storage available.

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Building management respond promptly to any maintenance requests. Faults are dealt with quickly and the on site team are always happy to help.

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Very good

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Review Date Mar 2024

The location is hard to beat, especially with regards to the railway station and Morrisons and Lidl. Access to Union Street and the beachfront are also very easy and although not everything is on the doorstep there is no other place that offers such a balance of local amenities. The bin facilities are always tidy and I rarely experience or witness antisocial behaviour in the vicinity of The Point. The only demerit is the lack of parking.

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The building is modern and attractive and I especially like having access to excellent bike storage and the gym. The gym is well equipped and the bike storage is great because of the washing facilities and tools. There is always a warm welcome from Phil and the team on reception and they are always open to queries. The only thing I would change is having to book to use the garden room and home working hub.

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The type of storage in the rooms. I think this could be improved with slightly larger drawers, for example.

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I have not encountered any maintenance issues yet but reception were good when I was moving in to make sure my stuff was moved in and also when I couldn’t access the gym once.

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A lovely living experience

Review Date Mar 2024

Convenient and central, can barely hear any outside noise which is great. Although Aberdeen is small, everything is close by

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I think the facilities and it’s maintenance are great. I like the design of the communal rooms. My only thought is that the garden room needs some more lamps, and the chairs aren’t very comfy in the TV studios, but neither of these things would stop me using the rooms

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I don’t think there is anything else I could have known, or anything I was surprised about when I moved in – good or bad.

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They responded promptly and fixed the issue in a timely manner

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Hi Megan, thank you for the lovely review, we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us your thoughts. If there’s anything else we can do for you, just let us know.