FK12 5LX 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 (5LX) 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 LX.
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 5LX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK12 5LX postcode have the street address of Burnbrae Gardens
FK12 5LX is within the town of ALVA.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.1514087344 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.79598180124 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva | 0.28 | WNW | 292.56 |
| Tillicoultry | 2.19 | E | 87.02 |
| Alloa | 2.45 | S | 176.17 |
| Clackmannan | 3.48 | SSE | 151.33 |
| Bridge of Allan | 5.88 | W | 272.52 |
| Stirling | 5.89 | WSW | 245.03 |
| Culross | 9.19 | SE | 135.63 |
| Denny | 9.89 | SSW | 205.87 |
| Auchterarder | 10.61 | NNE | 18.93 |
| Dunfermline | 13.99 | ESE | 113.29 |
| Kinross | 14.93 | ENE | 75.41 |
| Crieff | 15.43 | N | 353.67 |
| Kilsyth | 15.69 | SW | 220.31 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Alva
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 83.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 20.00% | W 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 17.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 14.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 44.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 48.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 65.660 |
FK12 5LX has an average download speed of 44.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,214 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (230,670) have slower broadband speeds.
80% of postcodes (952,757) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
FK12 5LX has an average upload speed of 11.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,675 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
32% of postcodes (379,154) have slower upload speeds.
67% of postcodes (796,812) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Secondary Schools
Alva Academy
Address: Alva Academy, Academy Avenue, Alva, FK12 5FE
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01259 760342
Scotland Primary Schools
Craigbank Primary School
Address: Craigbank Primary School, Newtonshaw, Sauchie, FK10 3EA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01259 723979
Fishcross Primary School
Address: Fishcross Primary School, Ochilvale Terrace, Fishcross, FK10 3HT
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01259 722336
Alva Primary School
Address: Alva Primary School, Brook Street, Alva, FK12 5LY
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01259 760987
Menstrie Primary School
Address: Menstrie Primary School, Elmbank, Menstrie, FK11 7AP
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: 01259 760690
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 5.87 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 5.88 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 10.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 14.05 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 14.05 miles
Contact: :
4926 DUNFERMLINE
Address: ASDA STORE, HALBEATH RETAIL PARK, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 4LP
Distance: 15.67 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ALVA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WEST JOHNSTONE STREET, ALVA, FK12 5BD
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 760331
HMP GLENOCHIL
Address: GLENOCHIL VILLAGE, ALLOA, FK10 3AD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 760471
TILLICOULTRY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK STREET, TILLICOULTRY, CLACKMANNANSHIRE, FK13 6AG
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 750531
OCHIL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 724181
THE WHINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 216701
NHS FORTH VALLEY OOH SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0845 4242424
Transport Links
Train Stations
Alloa
Address: Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BA
Postcode: FK10 1BA
Line: Croy Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.33 miles
Bridge of Allan
Address: Bridge of Allan station, Station Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, FK9 4PH
Postcode: FK9 4PH
Line: Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line|Croy Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.22 miles
Stirling
Address: Stirling station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1PF
Postcode: FK8 1PF
Line: Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line|Croy Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.80 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Brian Leishman |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Whins Road, ALLOA, FK10 3SE | 3.80 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Whins Road, ALLOA, FK10 3SD | 3.81 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Shillinghill, ALLOA, FK10 1JX | 3.96 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 4.16 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Hiltonhawk Way, ALLOA, FK10 1RQ | 4.30 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 5.04 miles | Directions to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 7.10 miles | Directions to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Kinross Service Area, Kinross, KY13 7NQ | 14.21 miles | Directions to Kinross Service Area |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 15.69 miles | Directions to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 2.58 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 5.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 5.85 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW | 6.28 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 2.53 miles | Directions to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 5.76 miles | Directions to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 10.59 miles | Directions to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 15.62 miles | Directions to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Whimbrel Place, DUNFERMLINE, KY11 8EX | 16.15 miles | Directions to KFC Dunfermline - Fife Leisure Park |