Moving to Aberdeen
Aberdeen City, Scotland
Getting around
ScotRail services from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness. LNER sleeper and daytime services to London. First Bus operates locally. Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route bypass road.
Commute to London: 7 hours by train (or 1.5 hours by air)
Key neighbourhoods
West End
~£230,000Affluent area near the university with granite Victorian and Edwardian houses, good schools, and Duthie Park.
Rosemount
~£165,000Popular residential area with a characterful high street, independent shops, and a strong community feel.
Old Aberdeen
~£200,000Historic area around King's College and St Machar's Cathedral with cobbled streets and period granite buildings.
Cults
~£280,000Desirable suburb to the west on the Deeside line with a village atmosphere, good schools, and countryside access.
Council tax
Council tax in Aberdeen is set by Aberdeen City Council. Rates change each April and your bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H), so check the current Band D charge on the council's own site.
Local tips
- Aberdeen is known as the Granite City because of its distinctive grey stone architecture.
- House prices dropped significantly after the oil price decline but have since stabilised, offering good value.
- The city is a gateway to Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park.
- Water rates are included in your council tax in Scotland.
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