Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city and one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. It has an official population estimate of 202,370.

Nicknames include the Granite City, the Grey City and the Silver City with the Golden Sands. During the mid-18th to mid-20th centuries, Aberdeen's buildings incorporated locally quarried grey granite, whose mica deposits sparkle like silver.[6] The city has a long, sandy coastline. Since the discovery of North Sea oil in the 1970s, other nicknames have been the Oil Capital of Europe or the Energy Capital of Europe. Wikipedia

Approximate Aberdeen Property Value:
1 and 2 bedroom apartments go for around 125,000 and 225,000 pounds while 3 bedroom apartments go for around 275,000 pounds. On the other hand 3 and 4 bedroom houses go for around 125,000 and 250,000 pounds.

Aberdeen Crime rate overview:
Aberdeen has a relatively lower crime rate as compared to the national rate. The robbery rate is almost half the national rate while motor vehicle theft is also low. This makes it much more safer than other mainstream cities in Scotland

Aberdeen property investing verdict:
Investing in Aberdeen represents investing in an underdog. It keeps growing every year in size and value. Property prices are expected to rise over the next decade or so as the city keeps expanding. With a comparative low crime rate and a good solid platform Aberdeen is a city for the long term investor who seeks to make a solid long term investment.

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