Mastrick

For the Dutch city, see Maastricht. For the theologian, see Petrus van Mastricht.

Mastrick
Mastrick is located in Aberdeen City council area
Mastrick
Mastrick
Location within the Aberdeen City council area
Mastrick is located in Scotland
Mastrick
Mastrick
Location within Scotland
Population7,365 [1]
OS grid referenceNJ901072
Council area
Lieutenancy area
  • Aberdeen
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townABERDEEN
Postcode districtAB16
Dialling code01224
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
Websiteaberdeencity.gov.uk
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°09′20″N 2°09′50″W / 57.1556°N 2.1640°W / 57.1556; -2.1640
"Mastrick Land" Skyscraper

Mastrick (Scottish Gaelic: Mastraig) is an area of Aberdeen, Scotland, located on the western fringes of the city around 2+1⁄2 miles (4 kilometres) from the city centre. It currently has a population of 7,365[1] and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.[2] Residential property in the area is a mix of houses and flats, 23%[3] of which are still council owned. This is around twice the average in Aberdeen City.

Mastrick has several shops and is within a short walking distance of Hazlehead Park, Northfield, Sheddocksley, Summerhill and Woodend. Woodend Hospital is a short distance away from Mastrick, as is the hospital complex at Foresterhill.

The boundary of Mastrick was George Handsley's house.

The local football team is Northstar Community football Club With Ages Under 15s, Under 13s and Under 12s. The Under 15s currently play in the ADJFA "A" League, whereas the Under 13s play in the ADJFA "C" League. The Under 12s play non-competitive football.

References

  1. ^ a b Aberdeen City Council. "2017 Mid Year Population Estimates - Neighbourhoods" (PDF). Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  2. ^ Office of National Statistics (December 2005). "Unemployment Figures".[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ Community Planning Aberdeen (July 2004). "Neighbourhood Profiles: N13 Mastrick". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.


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