FK8 2QX 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 (2QX) 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 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QX.
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 2QX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FK8 2QX postcode have the street address of Victoria Place
FK8 2QX is within the city of STIRLING.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.1181793332 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.94650791816 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling | 0.51 | ESE | 111.58 |
| Bridge of Allan | 2.55 | N | 358.67 |
| Alloa | 5.98 | E | 91.37 |
| Alva | 6.05 | ENE | 66.47 |
| Doune | 6.42 | NW | 320.45 |
| Denny | 6.77 | SSE | 167.12 |
| Falkirk | 10.33 | SE | 142.71 |
| Kilsyth | 10.59 | SSW | 204.04 |
| Cumbernauld | 12.12 | S | 188.71 |
| Kirkintilloch | 14.70 | SW | 213.76 |
| Auchterarder | 15.42 | NE | 36.75 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Stirling
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 49.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 41.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.330 |
FK8 2QX has an average download speed of 49.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,444 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (298,321) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (884,876) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
FK8 2QX has an average upload speed of 13.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,586 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
51% of postcodes (603,420) have slower upload speeds.
48% of postcodes (569,635) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, Springfield Road, Stirling, FK7 7RG
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01786 462770
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, Forrest Road, STIRLING, FK8 1UJ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01786 237933
Borestone Primary School
Address: Borestone Primary School, Newpark Crescent, St Ninians, STIRLING, FK7 0QA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01786 237984
St Ninian's Primary School
Address: St Ninian's Primary School, Torbrex Road, St Ninians, STIRLING, FK7 9HN
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01786 237975
Allan's Primary School
Address: Allan's Primary School, 29 Spittal Street, Stirling, FK8 1DU
Distance: 0.26 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: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01786 272324
Raploch Primary School
Address: Raploch Primary School, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1SD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01786 272320
Cambusbarron Primary School
Address: Cambusbarron Primary School, Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, STIRLING, FK7 9PE
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01786 472809
Scotland Secondary Schools
Stirling High School
Address: Stirling High School, Torbrex Farm Road, STIRLING, FK8 2PA
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01786 472451
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 10.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 11.86 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 11.94 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 11.94 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ALLAN PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 ALLAN PARK, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2QD
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 451375
ORCHARD HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNION STREET, STIRLING, FK8 1PH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 450394
BELLFIELD CENTRE
Address: STIRLING HEALTH AND CARE VILLAGE, LIVILANDS GATE, STIRLING, FK8 2AU
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 444818
PARK TERRACE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GP AND MINOR INJURY SERVICE, LIVILANDS, STIRLING, FK8 2AU
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 445888
PARK AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GP CENTRE, LIVILANDS, STIRLING, FK8 2AU
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 473529
VIEWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GP AND MINOR INJURY SERVICE, LIVILANDS, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2AU
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 434720
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 five minutes drive
Distance: 0.43 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.69 miles
Dunblane
Address: Dunblane station, Station Road, Dunblane, Stirlingshire, FK15 9ET
Postcode: FK15 9ET
Line: Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line|Croy Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.73 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: 6.03 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Kane |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 0.62 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Pitt Terrace, STIRLING, FK8 2EZ | 0.68 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Tesco, Wallace Street, STIRLING, FK8 1NP | 0.77 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Burghmuir Road, STIRLING, FK7 7GX | 0.95 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RA | 1.23 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, FK7 7SS | 1.47 miles | Directions to Springkerse Retail Park |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 3.06 miles | Directions to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 11.70 miles | Directions to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Strathkelvin Retail Park, Glasgow, G64 2TS | 16.88 miles | Directions to Strathkelvin Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX | 0.38 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Murray Place, STIRLING, FK8 2BX |
| McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW | 0.97 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1RW |
| McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL | 1.47 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Springkerse Retail Park, STIRLING, FK7 7TL |
| McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA | 6.62 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 4DA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Craigs Roundabout, STIRLING, FK7 7NU | 0.63 miles | Directions to KFC Stirling - Kerse Road |
| KFC, Clackmannan Road, ALLOA, FK10 1RP | 6.51 miles | Directions to KFC Alloa - Clackmannan Road |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 10.49 miles | Directions to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 11.62 miles | Directions to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 18.20 miles | Directions to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |