Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Aberdeen

Worst neighbourhood I have ever lived in. The entire street is made up of students and parties went on well past freshers. Could not get a single nights sleep in the two months I lived here. The neighbouring house belonged to the mens rugby team who often had parties in the shared basement. They stole our garden furniture, vomited on the building and front door, and caused damage to the property that we had to pay for.

The area was quiet. The flat was totally away from the road, so we didn't hear cars but the sound of the harbour often traveled up to us.

Given that Aberdeen is not a big city by any means, Hillhead is very far away from the city centre (a 40-minute walk). This is made up for by the fact that Hillhead itself is a fun place to be for a year to experience what it is like to live with other first-year students. Lots of partying going on, which can also mean noise pollution if you live with (or adjacent to) those who like to party.

Urquhart Road is not a very safe area. There was often a police car parked in the street to catch drug dealers, the corner store got robbed several times, and the wine shop had to close because it was too unsafe to sell luxury products in the street.

Area is largely okay. Mainly a mix of families and students. Fairly quiet although the usual speeding dirt bikes and public weed use.

The area is fine, plenty of bus stops and shops available. Some of the neighbors were fine, others were junkies. Not very safe to live in the building. Front door didn't even close properly so everyone could come in.