FK7 8BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BQ) 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 FK7.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK7 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
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 FK7 8BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STIRLING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK7 8BQ postcode have the street address of Main Street
It is situated within the post town of STIRLING within the old postal county of Stirlingshire.
FK7 8BQ is within Plean.
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Map Coordinates for FK7 8BQ
| Latitude | 56.0596946316 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.86569290593 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for FK7 8BQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 349 Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Livingstone | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 57 Stirling & The Trossachs | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 65 Falkirk & Linlithgow | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for FK7 8BQ
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 7 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 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 49.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | E 11 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) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 13 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of FK7 8BQ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Cowie Primary School
Address: Cowie Primary School, Main Street, Cowie, STIRLING, FK7 7BL
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01786 813014
St Margaret's RC Primary
Address: St Margaret's RC Primary, McSherry Court, Cowie, FK7 7FE
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01786 237950
East Plean Primary School
Address: East Plean Primary School, Main Street, Plean, BY STIRLING, FK7 8BX
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01786 813286
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FK7 8BQ
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 4.81 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 9.11 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 9.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FK7 8BQ
TOR MEDICAL GROUP
Address: CARBROOK DRIVE, PLEAN, STIRLING, FK7 8DW
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 817118
GP OUT OF HOURS SERVICE
Address: MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, FORTH VALLEY ROYAL HOSPITAL, STIRLING ROAD, LARBERT, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK5 4WR
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0845 4242424
CARRONBANK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DENNY HEALTH CENTRE, CARRONBANK CRESCENT, DENNY, FK6 6GD
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 822382
VIEWPOINT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: STENHOUSEMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, PARK DRIVE, STENHOUSEMUIR, LARBERT, FK5 3BB
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 552200
PARKVIEW PRACTICE
Address: STENHOUSEMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, PARK DRIVE, STENHOUSEMUIR, LARBERT, FK5 3BB
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 554411
STENHOUSE PRACTICE
Address: STENHOUSEMUIR HEALTH CENTRE, PARK DRIVE, STENHOUSEMUIR, LARBERT, FK5 3BB
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 570570
Transport Links near FK7 8BQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: FK7 8BQ
- Larbert
Larbert station, Foundry Loan, Larbert, Falkirk, FK5 4ANDistance: 3.55 milesDriving Time: 6.65 minutes - Camelon
Camelon station, 8-88 Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4JWDistance: 5.16 milesDriving Time: 9.67 minutes - Stirling
Stirling station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1PFDistance: 6.80 milesDriving Time: 10.59 minutes - Falkirk Grahamston
Falkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZDistance: 7.41 milesDriving Time: 11.77 minutes - Alloa
Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BADistance: 11.08 milesDriving Time: 15.87 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near FK7 8BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FK7 8BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FK7 8BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Stirling Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alyn Smith |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the FK7 8BQ 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 FK7 8BQ 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 FK7 8BQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FK7 8BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, McLaren Court, Stenhousemuir, LARBERT, FK5 3DB | 5.02 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Asda |
| Iceland, Cruikshanks Court, DENNY, FK6 5DU | 5.23 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Glasgow Road, DENNY, FK6 5DN | 5.37 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4JB | 6.40 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Tesco |
| Aldi, Redbrae Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4DD | 6.66 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the FK7 8BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 2.44 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 4.12 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Springkerse Retail Park |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 8.86 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 15.31 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 4.05 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ | 4.08 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ |
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 4.94 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 5.09 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 4.58 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 5.18 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 5.39 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 8.79 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 15.16 miles | Directions from FK7 8BQ to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |