FK1 2QZ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2QZ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case FK which means Falkirk.
- Postal District. In our case FK1.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QZ.
The regional mail center for the post area FK is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the FK1 2QZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is FALKIRK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK1 2QZ postcode have the street address of Calder Place
It is situated within the post town of FALKIRK within the old postal county of Stirlingshire.
FK1 2QZ is within Hallglen.
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Map Coordinates for FK1 2QZ
| Latitude | 55.9861103647 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.77152504009 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for FK1 2QZ
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| Explorer 1:25,000 349 Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Livingstone | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 65 Falkirk & Linlithgow | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for FK1 2QZ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 40.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 52.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 86.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 58.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 38.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | S 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the FK1 2QZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For FK1 2QZ
| Average Mbps | 103.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
FK1 2QZ has an average download speed of 103.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
747 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
70% of postcodes (823,672) have slower broadband speeds.
30% of postcodes (360,222) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For FK1 2QZ
| Average Mbps | 13.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
FK1 2QZ has an average upload speed of 13.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
54% of postcodes (638,632) have slower upload speeds.
45% of postcodes (533,854) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of FK1 2QZ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Westquarter Primary School
Address: Westquarter Primary School, Westquarter Avenue, Westquarter, FALKIRK, FK2 9RN
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01324 503950
Laurieston Primary School
Address: Laurieston Primary School, School Road, Laurieston, FALKIRK, FK2 9JA
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01324 508620
St Andrew's RC Primary School
Address: St Andrew's RC Primary School, Hawley Road, Falkirk, FK1 1SH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01324 508650
Shieldhill Primary School
Address: Shieldhill Primary School, Main Street, Shieldhill, FALKIRK, FK1 2HA
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01324 508540
Comely Park Primary School
Address: Comely Park Primary School, Cow Wynd, Falkirk, FK1 1PZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01324 508560
Hallglen Primary School
Address: Hallglen Primary School, New Hallglen Road, Hallglen, FALKIRK, FK1 2RA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01324 508510
Bantaskin Primary School
Address: Bantaskin Primary School, Bantaskine Road, Falkirk, FK1 5HT
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01324 508500
Scotland Secondary Schools
Graeme High School
Address: Graeme High School, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1SY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01324 622576
Falkirk High School
Address: Falkirk High School, Westburn Avenue, Falkirk, FK1 5BZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01324 679010
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FK1 2QZ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 7.67 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 8.80 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 8.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 8.80 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 11.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FK1 2QZ
ARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BOOTH PLACE, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1BA
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 621113
MEEKS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 10 MEEKS ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7ES
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 619930
WALLACE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 254 THORNHILL ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7AZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 622826
GRAEME MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 WESTERN AVENUE, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7HR
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 624437
HMYOI POLMONT
Address: REDDING ROAD, BRIGHTONS, FALKIRK, FK2 0AB
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
POLMONT PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MEADOWBANK HEALTH CENTRE, SALMON INN ROAD, POLMONT, FALKIRK, FK2 0XF
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 715753
Transport Links near FK1 2QZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: FK1 2QZ
- Falkirk High
Falkirk High station, High Station Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1 5QXDistance: 1.42 milesDriving Time: 3.04 minutes - Falkirk Grahamston
Falkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZDistance: 2.54 milesDriving Time: 5.55 minutes - Polmont
Polmont station, Station Road, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0UPDistance: 3.00 milesDriving Time: 5.92 minutes - Camelon
Camelon station, 8-88 Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4JWDistance: 3.28 milesDriving Time: 6.99 minutes - Larbert
Larbert station, Foundry Loan, Larbert, Falkirk, FK5 4ANDistance: 4.82 milesDriving Time: 9.98 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near FK1 2QZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FK1 2QZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FK1 2QZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Falkirk Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact John McNally |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the FK1 2QZ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Falkirk Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Falkirk at the following link Falkirk.How much is the Council Tax?
Falkirk Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Falkirk charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the FK1 2QZ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Falkirk council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Falkirk | LibrariesPostcodes near the FK1 2QZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FK1 2QZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Arnot Street, FALKIRK, FK1 1YG | 1.32 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Lidl |
| Asda, Newmarket Centre, Newmarket Street, FALKIRK, FK1 1JT | 1.88 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Asda |
| Tesco, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 2.02 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Brockville Park, Hope Street, FALKIRK, FK1 5BU | 2.35 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Colliery Road, Redding, FALKIRK, FK2 9RA | 2.35 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the FK1 2QZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 8.49 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 8.62 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 10.31 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR | 12.25 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to Livingstone Sc,unit 50 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 1.26 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW |
| McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP | 2.00 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ | 2.36 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ |
| McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA | 7.80 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 0.89 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 8.59 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 8.98 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 10.82 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 12.03 miles | Directions from FK1 2QZ to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |