FK12 5NW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5NW) 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 FK12.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK12 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NW.
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 FK12 5NW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ALLOA DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK12 5NW postcode have the street address of Grodwell Drive
It is situated within the post town of ALVA within the old postal county of Clackmannanshire.
FK12 5NW is within Alva.
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Map Coordinates for FK12 5NW
| Latitude | 56.1548031404 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.81459180904 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for FK12 5NW
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Weather Forecast for FK12 5NW
Sat 27th 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) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 35.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 37.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 61.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 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) | 12.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Wed 1st 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) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 21.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 21.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 24.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the FK12 5NW Postcode?
Download Speeds For FK12 5NW
| Average Mbps | 38.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 42.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 59.930 |
FK12 5NW has an average download speed of 38.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,041 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
14% of postcodes (164,060) have slower broadband speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,019,540) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For FK12 5NW
| Average Mbps | 9.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.040 |
FK12 5NW has an average upload speed of 9.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,247 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
21% of postcodes (248,972) have slower upload speeds.
79% of postcodes (930,422) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of FK12 5NW Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
Alva Academy
Address: Alva Academy, Academy Avenue, Alva, FK12 5FE
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01259 760342
Scotland Primary Schools
Alva Primary School
Address: Alva Primary School, Brook Street, Alva, FK12 5LY
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01259 760987
Banchory Primary School
Address: Banchory Primary School, Alloa Road, Tullibody, FK10 2TF
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01259 722606
St Serf's Primary School
Address: St Serf's Primary School, St Serf's Road, Tullibody, FK10 2RD
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01259 722950
Menstrie Primary School
Address: Menstrie Primary School, Elmbank, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01259 760690
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FK12 5NW
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 5.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 10.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 14.81 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 14.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 15.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FK12 5NW
ALVA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WEST JOHNSTONE STREET, ALVA, FK12 5BD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 760331
HMP GLENOCHIL
Address: GLENOCHIL VILLAGE, ALLOA, FK10 3AD
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 760471
OCHIL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 724181
THE WHINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 216701
NHS FORTH VALLEY OOH SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0845 4242424
TILLICOULTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK STREET, TILLICOULTRY, CLACKMANNANSHIRE, FK13 6AG
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 750531
Transport Links near FK12 5NW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: FK12 5NW
- Alloa
Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BADistance: 4.09 milesDriving Time: 7.44 minutes - Stirling
Stirling station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1PFDistance: 6.34 milesDriving Time: 10.98 minutes - Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan station, Station Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, FK9 4PHDistance: 6.92 milesDriving Time: 11.22 minutes - Dunblane
Dunblane station, Station Road, Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15 9ETDistance: 9.33 milesDriving Time: 14.81 minutes - Gleneagles
Gleneagles station, off the A9, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1JLDistance: 16.95 milesDriving Time: 21.60 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near FK12 5NW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FK12 5NW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FK12 5NW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ochil and South Perthshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact John Nicolson |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the FK12 5NW Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire at the following link Clackmannanshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Clackmannanshire 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 Clackmannanshire 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 FK12 5NW Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Clackmannanshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library ServicePostcodes near the FK12 5NW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FK12 5NW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Whins Road, ALLOA, FK10 3SD | 4.46 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Asda |
| Aldi, Whins Road, ALLOA, FK10 3SE | 4.50 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Aldi |
| Iceland, Shillinghill, ALLOA, FK10 1JX | 4.59 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Iceland |
| Lidl, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 4.98 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Hiltonhawk Way, ALLOA, FK10 1RQ | 5.10 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the FK12 5NW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 4.57 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 6.82 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 14.83 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to Kinross Service Area |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 15.59 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 3.09 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 4.65 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 5.30 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW | 5.65 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 3.02 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 5.24 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 10.89 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 15.51 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 21.97 miles | Directions from FK12 5NW to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |