Mastrick
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| Population | 7,871 [1] |
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| OS grid reference | NJ901072 |
| Council area | City of Aberdeen |
| Lieutenancy area | Aberdeen |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ABERDEEN |
| Postcode district | AB16 |
| Dialling code | 01224 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Aberdeen North |
| Scottish Parliament | Aberdeen Donside |
| Website | aberdeencity.gov.uk |
Coordinates: 57°09′20″N 2°09′50″W / 57.1556°N 2.1640°W
Mastrick is an area of Aberdeen, Scotland, located on the western fringes of the city around 2.5 miles from the city centre. It currently has a population of 7,871[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 located close to the headquarters of Aberdeen Journals. It 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 local football team is Northstar Community football Club With Ages Under 15's, Under 13's and Under 12's. The Under 15's currently play in the ADJFA "A" League, whereas the Under 13's play in the ADJFA "C" League. The Under 12's play non competitive football.
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References
- 1 2 Aberdeen City Council. "2005 Population Estimates" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-06-04.
- ↑ Office of National Statistics (December 2005). "Unemployment Figures".
- ↑ Community Planning Aberdeen (July 2004). "Neighbourhood Profiles: N13 Mastrick".
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