FK8 3BW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3BW) 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 FK8.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK8 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BW.
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 FK8 3BW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KIPPEN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK8 3BW postcode have the street address of Main Street
It is situated within the post town of STIRLING within the old postal county of Stirlingshire.
FK8 3BW is within Gargunnock.
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FK8 3BW: Points of Interest
The Gargunnock Inn
The Gargunnock Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Main Street Gargunnock Stirling FK8 3BW.
Gargunnock Village Store
Gargunnock Village Store is a retail outlet located at Main Street Gargunnock Stirling FK8 3BW.
Map Coordinates for FK8 3BW
| Latitude | 56.1249406276 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.08449206964 |
Weather Forecast for FK8 3BW
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | S 2 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 47.00% | S 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 47.00% | S 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 45.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 58.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 62.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 4 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 43.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
Wed 8th 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) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | S 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the FK8 3BW Postcode?
Download Speeds For FK8 3BW
| Average Mbps | 63.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
FK8 3BW has an average download speed of 63.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,232 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
43% of postcodes (510,675) have slower broadband speeds.
57% of postcodes (672,734) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For FK8 3BW
| Average Mbps | 16.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
FK8 3BW has an average upload speed of 16.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,108 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
75% of postcodes (890,988) have slower upload speeds.
24% of postcodes (283,545) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of FK8 3BW Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Gargunnock Primary School
Address: Gargunnock Primary School, Station Road, Gargunnock, STIRLING, FK8 3DB
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01786 860291
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FK8 3BW
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 5.64 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 12.76 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 12.85 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 12.85 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKINTILLOCH)
Address: 25 COWGATE, KIRKINTILLOCH, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G66 1HW
Distance: 13.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FK8 3BW
KIPPEN SURGERY
Address: CASTLEHILL LOAN, KIPPEN, STIRLING, FK8 3DZ
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 870369
PORTFOLIO GPS
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
PHARMACY FIRST
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 673611
GP FELLOWS
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
DIRECT PATIENT CARE SERVICE
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 624000
DOUNE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SPRINGBANK ROAD, DOUNE, FK16 6DU
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 841213
Transport Links near FK8 3BW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: FK8 3BW
- Stirling
Stirling station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1PFDistance: 7.36 milesDriving Time: 10.47 minutes - Dunblane
Dunblane station, Station Road, Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15 9ETDistance: 11.01 milesDriving Time: 14.01 minutes - Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan station, Station Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, FK9 4PHDistance: 11.15 milesDriving Time: 13.69 minutes - Alloa
Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BADistance: 14.60 milesDriving Time: 21.39 minutes - Croy
Croy station, Constarry Road, Croy, North Lanarkshire, G65 9HTDistance: 24.06 milesDriving Time: 27.17 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near FK8 3BW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FK8 3BW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FK8 3BW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Stirling Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alyn Smith |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the FK8 3BW 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 FK8 3BW 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 FK8 3BW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FK8 3BW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Auchinbee Way, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G68 0EZ | 19.25 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to Tesco |
| Iceland, Ardgoil Drive, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G68 9NE | 20.16 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to Iceland |
| Iceland, Ettrick Way, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1NQ | 20.59 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to Iceland |
| Asda, Tryst Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1JW | 20.65 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the FK8 3BW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 6.80 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 7.11 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 12.66 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Strathkelvin Retail Park, Glasgow, G64 2TS | 14.81 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to Strathkelvin Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW | 4.98 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW |
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 5.70 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 6.78 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 11.94 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 5.94 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 11.83 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 12.59 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 14.65 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Springburn Road, GLASGOW, G21 1UU | 16.96 miles | Directions from FK8 3BW to KFC Glasgow - Springburn Road |