FK8 1RS 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 (1RS) 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 FK9 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RS.
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 1RS 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 1RS postcode have the street address of Raploch Road
It is situated within the post town of STIRLING within the old postal county of Stirlingshire.
FK8 1RS is within Stirling.
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Map Coordinates for FK8 1RS
| Latitude | 56.1304128175 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.95599234248 |
Weather Forecast for FK8 1RS
Thu 9th 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) | 46.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | W 7 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | S 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | S 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 32.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the FK8 1RS Postcode?
Download Speeds For FK8 1RS
| Average Mbps | 72.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 500.000 |
FK8 1RS has an average download speed of 72.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
790 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
50% of postcodes (595,835) have slower broadband speeds.
50% of postcodes (588,016) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For FK8 1RS
| Average Mbps | 8.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 17.570 |
FK8 1RS has an average upload speed of 8.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,537 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (189,084) have slower upload speeds.
84% of postcodes (991,020) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of FK8 1RS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, Forrest Road, STIRLING, FK8 1UJ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01786 237933
Allan's Primary School
Address: Allan's Primary School, 29 Spittal Street, Stirling, FK8 1DU
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01786 237935
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Address: Our Lady's RC Primary School, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1SD
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01786 272324
Raploch Primary School
Address: Raploch Primary School, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1SD
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01786 272320
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FK8 1RS
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 11.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 12.65 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 12.74 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 12.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FK8 1RS
PORTFOLIO GPS
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
PHARMACY FIRST
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 673611
GP FELLOWS
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
DIRECT PATIENT CARE SERVICE
Address: CARSEVIEW HOUSE, THE CASTLE BUSINESS PARK, STIRLING, FK9 4SW
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 624000
ORCHARD HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNION STREET, STIRLING, FK8 1PH
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 450394
HMP STIRLING
Address: CORNTON ROAD, STIRLING, FK9 5NU
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 832591
Transport Links near FK8 1RS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: FK8 1RS
- Stirling
Stirling station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1PFDistance: 1.60 milesDriving Time: 3.17 minutes - Dunblane
Dunblane station, Station Road, Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15 9ETDistance: 4.98 milesDriving Time: 6.66 minutes - Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan station, Station Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, FK9 4PHDistance: 5.12 milesDriving Time: 6.34 minutes - Alloa
Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BADistance: 8.03 milesDriving Time: 14.13 minutes - Larbert
Larbert station, Foundry Loan, Larbert, Falkirk, FK5 4ANDistance: 10.85 milesDriving Time: 13.95 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near FK8 1RS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FK8 1RS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FK8 1RS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Stirling Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alyn Smith |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the FK8 1RS 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 1RS 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 1RS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FK8 1RS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RA | 0.79 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Wallace Street, STIRLING, FK8 1NP | 1.37 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 1.71 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Pitt Terrace, STIRLING, FK8 2EZ | 2.09 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Burghmuir Road, STIRLING, FK7 7GX | 2.31 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the FK8 1RS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 2.13 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 3.97 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 12.50 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Strathkelvin Retail Park, Glasgow, G64 2TS | 17.36 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to Strathkelvin Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW | 0.06 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW |
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 1.06 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 2.15 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 7.05 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 1.43 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 6.94 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 11.38 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 12.42 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 18.98 miles | Directions from FK8 1RS to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |