Mastrick

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Mastrick
Mastrick (Scotland)
Mastrick

Mastrick shown within Scotland
Population 7871[1]
OS grid reference NJ901072
Council area City of Aberdeen
Lieutenancy area Aberdeen
Constituent country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ABERDEEN
Postcode district AB16
Dialling code 01224
Police Grampian
Fire Grampian
Ambulance Scottish
European Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament Aberdeen North
Scottish Parliament North East Scotland
Aberdeen North
Website: aberdeencity.gov.uk
List of places: UKScotlandAberdeen

Coordinates: 57°09′20″N 2°09′50″W / 57.1556, -2.164

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 7871[1]. Residential property in the area is a mix of houses and flats, 23%[2] of which are still council owned. This is around twice the average in Aberdeen City.

Mastrick has a driving test centre, two shopping centres and is located close to the headquarters of Aberdeen Journals. It is within a short walking distance of Hazlehead Park, Northfield, Summerhill, Sheddocksley and Woodend. Woodend Hospital is a short distance away from Mastrick, as is the hospital complex at Foresterhill.

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  1. ^ a b Aberdeen City Council. 2005 Population Estimates. Retrieved on 2007-06-04.
  2. ^ Community Planning Aberdeen (July 2004). Neighbourhood Profiles: N13 Mastrick.