FK1 2BN postcode in Falkirk, Scotland

FK1 2BN is a postcode in Falkirk, in the Upper Braes ward. It is in the Falkirk parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 33% of homes and businesses at FK1 2BN can get it Across Falkirk: 94% Nearest station Polmont 3.0 km in a straight line MP Euan Stainbank Labour, Falkirk Council Falkirk Bins, council tax and planning

Where FK1 2BN is, and what is near it

Map of FK1 2BN and what is near it Map of FK1 2BN: its centre point, with the 198 other postcodes in the FK1 2 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 5 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. FK1 2AB: also in FK1 2FK1 2AD: also in FK1 2FK1 2AX: also in FK1 2FK1 2BB: also in FK1 2FK1 2BD: also in FK1 2FK1 2BL: also in FK1 2FK1 2BP: also in FK1 2FK1 2BS: also in FK1 2FK1 2BT: also in FK1 2FK1 2BU: also in FK1 2FK1 2BW: also in FK1 2FK1 2BY: also in FK1 2FK1 2DA: also in FK1 2FK1 2DE: also in FK1 2FK1 2DF: also in FK1 2FK1 2DL: also in FK1 2FK1 2DN: also in FK1 2FK1 2DT: also in FK1 2FK1 2DW: also in FK1 2FK1 2DY: also in FK1 2FK1 2DZ: also in FK1 2FK1 2EA: also in FK1 2FK1 2EB: also in FK1 2FK1 2ED: also in FK1 2FK1 2EE: also in FK1 2FK1 2HF: also in FK1 2FK1 2LJ: also in FK1 2FK1 2PA: also in FK1 2FK1 2PB: also in FK1 2FK1 2TA: also in FK1 2FK1 2TB: also in FK1 2 3 GP practices, 2.8 kmPolmont station 3.0 kmUpper Braes FK1 2BN Map of FK1 2BN and what is near it Map of FK1 2BN: its centre point, with the 198 other postcodes in the FK1 2 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 5 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. 3 GP practices, 2.8 kmPolmont station 3.0 kmUpper Braes FK1 2BN
  • FK1 2BN
  • Other postcodes in FK1 2: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 5 bus stops
  • 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 55.9706, longitude -3.7562)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after FK1 2BN?

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 2BN?

33% of the homes and businesses at FK1 2BN can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 33% gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

FK1 2BN 33% Falkirk 94%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

FK1 2BN 33% Falkirk 99%
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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 2BN?

BinDayBuddy has not read Falkirk Council's days for FK1 2BN today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.

Check the bin days for FK1 2BN on BinDayBuddy

Source: 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 2BN?

The nearest railway station to the centre of FK1 2BN is Polmont Rail Station, 3.0 km away in a straight line.

  • Polmont Rail Station Railway station 3.0 kmCycle
  • Falkirk High Rail Station Railway station 3.3 kmCycle

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Rosemead Terrace, 212 m away.

More stations near FK1 2BN, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near FK1 2BN?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK1 2BN, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

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 2BN?

0 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of FK1 2BN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 2.3 kmCycle
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 2.8 kmCycle
  • Polmont Station (West), Station Lane Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 2.9 kmCycle

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 Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near FK1 2BN?

The nearest to the centre of FK1 2BN, in a straight line.

  • H. M. I. Forth Valley 2.0 kmCycle
  • Falkirk Courtyard Dental 2.8 kmCycle
  • Envisage Dental Health Falkirk 3.4 kmCycle

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near FK1 2BN?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK1 2BN, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Shieldhill Healthcare, Crossbrae Phone 01324 624754 950 mWalk
  • Invercoast, New Hallglen Road Phone 01324 679732 2.3 kmCycle
  • Right Medicine Pharmacy, 79 Mary Street Phone 01324 623454 2.8 kmCycle

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 2BN?

The nearest vets to the centre of FK1 2BN on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

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 2BN

Ward
Upper Braes
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
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.

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Nearby postcodes

The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

FK1 2AX210 mFK1 2BB230 mFK1 2DY330 mFK1 2BD330 mFK1 2PB390 mFK1 2AD400 m
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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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