FK16 6BA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6BA) 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 FK16.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK16 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BA.
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 FK16 6BA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DUNBLANE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK16 6BA postcode have the street address of Grierson Drive
It is situated within the post town of DOUNE within the old postal county of Perthshire.
FK16 6BA is within Deanston.
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Map Coordinates for FK16 6BA
| Latitude | 56.1892188194 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.07295688921 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for FK16 6BA
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 366 Stirling and Ochil Hills West | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 57 Stirling & The Trossachs | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for FK16 6BA
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph |
Sun 28th 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) | 6.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the FK16 6BA Postcode?
Download Speeds For FK16 6BA
| Average Mbps | 50.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 48.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 62.430 |
FK16 6BA has an average download speed of 50.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,540 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
27% of postcodes (319,073) have slower broadband speeds.
73% of postcodes (864,028) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For FK16 6BA
| Average Mbps | 14.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.310 |
FK16 6BA has an average upload speed of 14.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,704 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
61% of postcodes (722,887) have slower upload speeds.
38% of postcodes (450,050) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of FK16 6BA Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Doune Primary School
Address: Doune Primary School, Castlehill, Doune, FK16 6BU
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01786 841435
Kincardine-in-Menteith Primary School
Address: Kincardine-in-Menteith Primary School, Blair Drummond, STIRLING, FK9 4UX
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01786 841346
Deanston Primary School
Address: Deanston Primary School, Teith Road, Deanston, BY DOUNE, FK16 6AJ
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01786 841438
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FK16 6BA
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 7.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 7.25 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 16.97 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 17.06 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 17.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 17.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FK16 6BA
DOUNE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SPRINGBANK ROAD, DOUNE, FK16 6DU
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 841213
DUNBLANE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, WELL PLACE, DUNBLANE, PERTHSHIRE, FK15 9AL
Distance: 3.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 822595
BRIDGE OF ALLAN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FOUNTAIN ROAD, BRIDGE OF ALLAN, STIRLING, FK9 4EU
Distance: 5.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 833210
PORTFOLIO GPS
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 5.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
PHARMACY FIRST
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 5.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 673611
GP FELLOWS
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 5.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
Transport Links near FK16 6BA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: FK16 6BA
- Dunblane
Dunblane station, Station Road, Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15 9ETDistance: 5.60 milesDriving Time: 11.22 minutes - Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan station, Station Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, FK9 4PHDistance: 6.95 milesDriving Time: 11.05 minutes - Stirling
Stirling station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1PFDistance: 8.81 milesDriving Time: 12.28 minutes - Alloa
Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BADistance: 15.23 milesDriving Time: 23.24 minutes - Gleneagles
Gleneagles station, off the A9, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1JLDistance: 16.39 milesDriving Time: 20.39 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near FK16 6BA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FK16 6BA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FK16 6BA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Stirling Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alyn Smith |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the FK16 6BA Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Stirling 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 Stirling at the following link Stirling.How much is the Council Tax?
Stirling 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 Stirling 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 FK16 6BA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Stirling council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries & Archives - Stirling CouncilPostcodes near the FK16 6BA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FK16 6BA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the FK16 6BA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 8.15 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 9.73 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 16.85 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Strathkelvin Retail Park, Glasgow, G64 2TS | 19.18 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to Strathkelvin Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW | 6.03 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW |
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 7.12 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 8.19 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 12.54 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 7.48 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 12.43 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 16.77 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 17.36 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Springburn Road, GLASGOW, G21 1UU | 21.31 miles | Directions from FK16 6BA to KFC Glasgow - Springburn Road |