Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Ward in Aberdeen City, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.157, -2.204 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 87 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01224 (Aberdeen) |
The north‑western suburbs of Kingswells, Sheddocksley and Summerhill sit on the outskirts of Aberdeen, with Kingswells retaining a village feel close to Westhill and Countesswells. The area is largely residential - a mix of private and council housing - set on rising ground so many streets enjoy wide views over the city and out towards the surrounding countryside; road improvements such as the peripheral route have made commuting straightforward for people working in the city and nearby business parks.
Historically Kingswells grew from farming roots and expanded through late 20th‑century development, and today community life is anchored by primary schools, community halls, sports clubs and local shops. Economically many households are linked to Aberdeen’s energy and service sectors, while the neighbourhoods keep a semi‑rural feel with parks, walking routes and green corridors - though like much of the city they face ongoing pressure to balance new housing needs with protecting local greenspace.
Postcode districts covering Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Inverurie 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Westhill 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Stonehaven 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Ellon 15.3 miles24.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Kingswells Place 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Countesswells Place 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Northfield/Mastrick North Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Aberdeen Place 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dyce Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Midstocket/Rosemount Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Lower Deeside Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Westhill Place 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
AB16 6EA, AB15 8UJ, AB15 8AH, AB16 6PE, AB16 6QJ, AB15 6JZ, AB16 6TP, AB15 6EQ, AB16 5PZ … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 3.1 miles5 km
- Inverness Airport 73.7 miles118.6 km
- Dyce Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Aberdeen Railway Station 4.1 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill Ad
- The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa 5 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Aloft Aberdeen Teca 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Chester Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Malmaison Aberdeen 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Atholl Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Village Hotel Aberdeen 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hilton Aberdeen Teca 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Moxy Aberdeen Airport 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
Schools in Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
- Fernielea School Primary
- Heathryburn School Primary
- Holy Family RC School Primary
- Kingsford School Primary
- Kingswells School Primary
- Muirfield School Primary
- Orchard Brae School Special
Local points of interest
- Tertowie Estate 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Stoneyhill Wood Forest 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Gueval Wood Forest 3.5 miles5.7 km
- University of Aberdeen College 3.9 miles6.2 km
- King's College College 3.9 miles6.3 km
- University of Aberdeen University 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Union Square Shopping centre 4 miles6.5 km
- Dovecot Wood Forest 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Parkhill Wood Forest 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Todhill Wood Forest 4.3 miles7 km
- Pittodrie Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles7 km