FK2 8NS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8NS) 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 FK2.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NS.
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 FK2 8NS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK2 8NS postcode have the street address of Potter Place
FK2 8NS is within the village of Skinflats.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.0300953921 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.75285289065 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth | 1.40 | ESE | 121.33 |
| Falkirk | 2.46 | SSW | 210.15 |
| Culross | 5.10 | ENE | 68.97 |
| Clackmannan | 5.34 | N | 0.05 |
| Bo'ness | 5.78 | E | 98.60 |
| Denny | 6.01 | W | 265.26 |
| Alloa | 6.13 | NNW | 345.84 |
| Stirling | 9.17 | NW | 310.22 |
| Armadale | 9.32 | SSE | 167.30 |
| Dollar | 9.72 | NNE | 18.84 |
| Cumbernauld | 11.05 | WSW | 237.85 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Falkirk
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 22.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 26.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 58.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 58.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 57.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 51.00% | N 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 46.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 3.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 51.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 56.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.430 |
FK2 8NS has an average download speed of 51.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,552 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
28% of postcodes (332,666) have slower broadband speeds.
72% of postcodes (850,423) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
FK2 8NS has an average upload speed of 14.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,826 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
64% of postcodes (757,486) have slower upload speeds.
35% of postcodes (415,329) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Carron Primary School
Address: Carron Primary School, Alloa Road, Carron, FALKIRK, FK2 8EJ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01324 503450
Carronshore Primary School
Address: Carronshore Primary School, Kincardine Road, Carronshore, FALKIRK, FK2 8AE
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01324 503480
Airth Primary School
Address: Airth Primary School, Elphinstone Crescent, Airth, FALKIRK, FK2 8JX
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: 01324 831265
St Bernadette's RC Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's RC Primary School, Edward Avenue, Stenhousemuir, LARBERT, FK5 4XR
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01324 503400
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 9.28 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 9.49 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 9.83 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 10.73 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 10.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BO'NESS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 33 BO'NESS ROAD, GRANGEMOUTH, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK3 8AN
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 482653
CARRON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: RONADES ROAD, BAINSFORD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7TA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 619940
WALLACE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 254 THORNHILL ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7AZ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 622826
GRAEME MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 WESTERN AVENUE, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7HR
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 624437
TRYST MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 431 KING STREET, STENHOUSEMUIR, LARBERT, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK5 4HT
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 551555
MEEKS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 10 MEEKS ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7ES
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 619930
Transport Links
Train Stations
Falkirk Grahamston
Address: Falkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZ
Postcode: FK2 7EZ
Line: Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Cumbernauld Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.27 miles
Polmont
Address: Polmont station, Station Road, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0UP
Postcode: FK2 0UP
Line: Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.46 miles
Camelon
Address: Camelon station, 8-88 Glasgow Road, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4JW
Postcode: FK1 4JW
Line: Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Cumbernauld Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.00 miles
Larbert
Address: Larbert station, Foundry Loan, Larbert, Falkirk, FK5 4AN
Postcode: FK5 4AN
Line: Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line|Croy Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.04 miles
Falkirk High
Address: Falkirk High station, High Station Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1 5QX
Postcode: FK1 5QX
Line: Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.05 miles
Linlithgow
Address: Linlithgow station, Station Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7DH
Postcode: EH49 7DH
Line: Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.11 miles
Alloa
Address: Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BA
Postcode: FK10 1BA
Line: Croy Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.23 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 Falkirk council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Falkirk | LibrariesLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, York Square, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8BB | 2.14 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Dock Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8TY | 2.14 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Tesco, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 3.36 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Brockville Park, Hope Street, FALKIRK, FK1 5BU | 3.71 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Asda, Newmarket Centre, Newmarket Street, FALKIRK, FK1 1JT | 3.87 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 7.24 miles | Directions to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 8.36 miles | Directions to Springkerse Retail Park |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 10.53 miles | Directions to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR | 13.71 miles | Directions to Livingstone Sc,unit 50 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP | 1.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP |
| McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 2.08 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ | 3.12 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ |
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 5.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 2.42 miles | Directions to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 6.02 miles | Directions to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 9.03 miles | Directions to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 10.49 miles | Directions to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 13.58 miles | Directions to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |