FK1 1LB postcode in Falkirk, Scotland
FK1 1LB is a postcode in Falkirk, in the Falkirk North ward. It is in the Falkirk parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where FK1 1LB is, and what is near it
- FK1 1LB
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 15 bus stops
- 5 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 56.0048, longitude -3.7824)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after FK1 1LB?
- FalkirkCouncil Falkirk: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in Falkirk for 2026‑27: £1,715. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- FalkirkParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Euan Stainbank (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Euan Stainbank
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at FK1 1LB?
Every home and business at FK1 1LB can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at FK1 1LB?
BinDayBuddy has not read Falkirk Council's days for FK1 1LB today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for FK1 1LB on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to FK1 1LB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of FK1 1LB is Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station, 300 metres away in a straight line.
- Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station Railway station 300 mWalk
- Falkirk High Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
15 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Central Retail Park, 128 m away.
More stations near FK1 1LB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near FK1 1LB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK1 1LB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Graeme Medical Centre Phone 01324 624437 200 mWalk
- Meeks Road Surgery Phone 01324 619930 300 mWalk
- Wallace Medical Centre Phone 01324 622826 400 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near FK1 1LB?
The nearest charging points to the centre of FK1 1LB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- CYC Charging point · 12 chargers 300 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
- ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near FK1 1LB?
The nearest to the centre of FK1 1LB, in a straight line.
- Dental Surgery Ltd Falkirk 250 mWalk
- Falkirk Dental Care 300 mWalk
- Walldane Dental 350 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near FK1 1LB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK1 1LB, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Jf Healthcare, 96/98 Grahams Road Phone 01324 635859 150 mWalk
- Tesco Stores, Central Retail Park Phone 0131 289 2565 250 mWalk
- Willow Healthcare, 334/336 Thornhill Road Phone 01324 623688 300 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near FK1 1LB?
The nearest vets to the centre of FK1 1LB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Grahams Road Veterinary Clinic Phone +441324623163 100 mWalk
- Vets4Pets 200 mWalk
- Lawrie Vets & Exotic Referrals 800 mWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for FK1 1LB
- Ward
- Falkirk North
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Falkirk
- Rural or urban
- Other Urban Areas
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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