FK1 3EL 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 (3EL) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.
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 3EL 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 3EL postcode have the street address of Mosscastle Road
It is situated within the post town of FALKIRK within the old postal county of Stirlingshire.
FK1 3EL is within Slamannan.
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Map Coordinates for FK1 3EL
| Latitude | 55.9393990824 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.83537437452 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for FK1 3EL
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| 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 3EL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3EL Postcode?
Download Speeds For FK1 3EL
| Average Mbps | 49.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 51.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.640 |
FK1 3EL has an average download speed of 49.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,466 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (299,765) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (883,410) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For FK1 3EL
| Average Mbps | 9.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
FK1 3EL has an average upload speed of 9.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,753 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
22% of postcodes (265,345) have slower upload speeds.
77% of postcodes (913,543) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of FK1 3EL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Slamannan Primary School
Address: Slamannan Primary School, Bank Street, Slamannan, FALKIRK, FK1 3EZ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01324 851239
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FK1 3EL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 5.93 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 5.93 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 5.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AIRDRIE)
Address: 1 BUCHANAN STREET, AIRDRIE, LANARKSHIRE, ML6 6BG
Distance: 7.49 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 7.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FK1 3EL
SLAMANNAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BANK STREET, SLAMANNAN, FALKIRK, FK1 3EZ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 851288
CAMELON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 BAIRD STREET, CAMELON, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 4PP
Distance: 4.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 622854
ARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BOOTH PLACE, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1BA
Distance: 4.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 621113
ABRONHILL MEDICAL GROUP
Address: ABRONHILL HEALTH CENTRE, PINE ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 3BE
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 723223
DR DJ CLIFFORD
Address: ABRONHILL HEALTH CENTRE, PINE ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 3BE
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 727654
MEEKS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 10 MEEKS ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7ES
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 619930
Transport Links near FK1 3EL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: FK1 3EL
- Caldercruix
Caldercruix station, Millstream Crescent, Caldercruix, South Lanarkshire, ML6 7RJDistance: 5.15 milesDriving Time: 8.23 minutes - Falkirk High
Falkirk High station, High Station Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1 5QXDistance: 5.61 milesDriving Time: 7.88 minutes - Falkirk Grahamston
Falkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZDistance: 6.73 milesDriving Time: 10.40 minutes - Camelon
Camelon station, 8-88 Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4JWDistance: 6.95 milesDriving Time: 11.77 minutes - Blackridge
Blackridge station, Westrigg Way, Blackridge, West Lothian, EH48 3BWDistance: 7.42 milesDriving Time: 10.07 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near FK1 3EL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FK1 3EL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FK1 3EL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Linlithgow and East Falkirk Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Martyn Day |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the FK1 3EL 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 3EL 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 3EL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FK1 3EL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Arnot Street, FALKIRK, FK1 1YG | 7.37 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Lidl |
| Aldi, Redbrae Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4DD | 7.45 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Aldi |
| Asda, Newmarket Centre, Newmarket Street, FALKIRK, FK1 1JT | 7.46 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Asda |
| Tesco, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4JB | 7.46 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Brockville Park, Hope Street, FALKIRK, FK1 5BU | 7.72 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the FK1 3EL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 5.84 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 9.15 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 10.00 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 12.40 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ | 4.63 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ |
| McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 4.94 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW |
| McDonald's, Central Way, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1NF | 5.82 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to McDonald's, Central Way, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1NF |
| McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP | 6.04 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 4.61 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 5.84 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 9.10 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |
| KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 11.95 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ | 12.03 miles | Directions from FK1 3EL to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road |