FK3 8QL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FK3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QL) 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 FK3.
- Postal Sector. In our case FK3 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QL.
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 FK3 8QL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK3 8QL postcode have the street address of Fraser Place
FK3 8QL is within the town of GRANGEMOUTH.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.0070089425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.72423586633 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth | 0.87 | N | 5.98 |
| Falkirk | 2.41 | WSW | 257.24 |
| Bo'ness | 4.66 | E | 80.93 |
| Culross | 5.01 | NE | 46.82 |
| Linlithgow | 5.22 | ESE | 113.46 |
| Denny | 7.19 | W | 278.86 |
| Armadale | 7.55 | S | 172.86 |
| Bathgate | 7.91 | SSE | 156.15 |
| Alloa | 7.98 | NNW | 340.96 |
| Dunfermline | 11.02 | ENE | 66.09 |
| Stirling | 11.06 | NW | 312.87 |
| Livingston | 11.66 | SE | 136.81 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Grangemouth
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 88.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 82.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 47.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | W 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 18.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 18.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°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% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 137.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
FK3 8QL has an average download speed of 137.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
411 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
87% of postcodes (1,026,591) have slower broadband speeds.
13% of postcodes (157,639) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 12.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
FK3 8QL has an average upload speed of 12.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,011 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
39% of postcodes (462,994) have slower upload speeds.
60% of postcodes (711,636) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Moray Primary School
Address: Moray Primary School, Moray Place, Grangemouth, FK3 9DL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01324 501300
Bowhouse Primary School
Address: Bowhouse Primary School, Tinto Drive, Grangemouth, FK3 0DZ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01324 508710
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Bowhouse Road, Grangemouth, FK3 0EU
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01324 508730
Beancross Primary School
Address: Beancross Primary School, Kenilworth Street, Grangemouth, FK3 8QS
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01324 508720
St Margaret's Primary School
Address: St Margaret's Primary School, Salmon Inn Road, Polmont, FALKIRK, FK2 0XF
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01324 506780
Scotland Secondary Schools
Grangemouth High School
Address: Grangemouth High School, Tinto Drive, Grangemouth, FK3 0HW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01324 660210
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 7.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 11.01 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 11.01 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 11.01 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 11.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BO'NESS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 33 BO'NESS ROAD, GRANGEMOUTH, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK3 8AN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 482653
POLMONT PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MEADOWBANK HEALTH CENTRE, SALMON INN ROAD, POLMONT, FALKIRK, FK2 0XF
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 715753
BRAESVIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MEADOWBANK HEALTH CENTRE, SALMON INN ROAD, POLMONT, FALKIRK, FK2 0XF
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 715540
PARKHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MEADOWBANK HEALTH CENTRE, SALMON INN ROAD, POLMONT, FALKIRK, FK2 0XF
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 715446
HMYOI POLMONT
Address: REDDING ROAD, BRIGHTONS, FALKIRK, FK2 0AB
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
WALLACE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 254 THORNHILL ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7AZ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 622826
Transport Links
Train Stations
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: 1.58 miles
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: 2.37 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.61 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: 2.83 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.25 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: 5.39 miles
Bathgate
Address: Bathgate station, Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 1BA
Postcode: EH48 1BA
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.12 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 | 1.37 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Dock Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8TY | 1.52 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FALKIRK, FK2 0PZ | 2.03 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Colliery Road, Redding, FALKIRK, FK2 9RA | 2.54 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Tesco, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 3.45 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 8.98 miles | Directions to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 10.27 miles | Directions to Springkerse Retail Park |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 10.82 miles | Directions to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR | 11.79 miles | Directions to Livingstone Sc,unit 50 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP | 0.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Falkirk Road, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8XP |
| McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW | 2.14 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1LW |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ | 3.75 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, Camelon, FALKIRK, FK1 4HQ |
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 7.76 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 2.20 miles | Directions to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 7.81 miles | Directions to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 10.78 miles | Directions to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 10.91 miles | Directions to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 11.65 miles | Directions to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |