FK1 5BU postcode in Falkirk, Scotland

FK1 5BU 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 March 2005. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.

Nearest station Falkirk Grahamston 400 m in a straight line EV charging 24 charging points mapped within 3 km, 3 within 1 km MP Euan Stainbank Labour, Falkirk Council Falkirk Bins, council tax and planning

Where FK1 5BU is, and what is near it

Map of FK1 5BU and what is near it Map of FK1 5BU: its centre point, with the 228 other postcodes in the FK1 5 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 bus stop and 3 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. FK1 5AP: also in FK1 5FK1 5AT: also in FK1 5FK1 5AU: also in FK1 5FK1 5AZ: also in FK1 5FK1 5BE: also in FK1 5FK1 5BW: also in FK1 5FK1 5RG: also in FK1 5FK1 5RJ: also in FK1 5FK1 5RL: also in FK1 5FK1 5RP: also in FK1 5FK1 5RQ: also in FK1 5FK1 5RR: also in FK1 5FK1 5RU: also in FK1 5FK1 5RW: also in FK1 5FK1 5RX: also in FK1 5FK1 5RY: also in FK1 5FK1 5SA: also in FK1 5FK1 5SB: also in FK1 5FK1 5SD: also in FK1 5FK1 5SE: also in FK1 5FK1 5SG: also in FK1 5FK1 5SH: also in FK1 5FK1 5SQ: also in FK1 5FK1 5SY: also in FK1 5 Ark Medical Practice 850 mFalkirk FK1 5BU Map of FK1 5BU and what is near it Map of FK1 5BU: its centre point, with the 228 other postcodes in the FK1 5 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 bus stop and 3 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Falkirk High station 1.4 kmFalkirk FK1 5BU
  • FK1 5BU
  • Other postcodes in FK1 5: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 1 bus stop
  • 3 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 56.0043, longitude -3.7908)

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 5BU?

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 5BU?

Ofcom gives no broadband figures for FK1 5BU. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.

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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 5BU?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for FK1 5BU.

Check the bin days for FK1 5BU 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

Food hygiene ratings at FK1 5BU

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at FK1 5BU. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 24 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to FK1 5BU?

The nearest railway station to the centre of FK1 5BU is Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station, 400 metres away in a straight line.

  • Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station Railway station 400 mWalk
  • Falkirk High Rail Station Railway station 1.4 kmCycle

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

1 bus stop within 400 metres, the nearest St Mungo's High School, 366 m away.

More stations near FK1 5BU, 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 5BU?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK1 5BU, 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 5BU?

3 within 1 km 24 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of FK1 5BU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 350 mWalk
  • CYC Charging point · 12 chargers 400 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · No details mapped 450 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 Map

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

Which dentists are near FK1 5BU?

The nearest to the centre of FK1 5BU, in a straight line.

  • Dental Surgery Ltd Falkirk 450 mWalk
  • Lint Riggs Dental Care 500 mWalk
  • Falkirk Dental Care 550 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near FK1 5BU?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK1 5BU, 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 400 mWalk
  • Boots the Chemists, 79/91 High Street Phone 01324 620535 600 mWalk
  • Tesco Stores, Central Retail Park Phone 0131 289 2565 650 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 5BU?

The nearest vets to the centre of FK1 5BU 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 5BU

Ward
Falkirk North
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Falkirk
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
March 2005

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.

FK2 7EZ140 mFK2 7EX160 mFK2 7HA180 mFK2 7EU190 mFK2 7YG190 mFK1 5RW200 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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