FK1 5BW postcode in Falkirk, Scotland

FK1 5BW is a postcode in Falkirk, in the Falkirk South ward. It is in the Falkirk parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since September 2009.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses at FK1 5BW can get it Across Falkirk: 94% Nearest station Falkirk Grahamston 950 m in a straight line MP Euan Stainbank Labour, Falkirk Council Falkirk Bins, council tax and planning

Where FK1 5BW is, and what is near it

Map of FK1 5BW and what is near it Map of FK1 5BW: 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, 7 bus stops and 7 EV charging points (4 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. FK1 5AP: also in FK1 5FK1 5AT: also in FK1 5FK1 5AU: also in FK1 5FK1 5AZ: also in FK1 5FK1 5BB: also in FK1 5FK1 5BE: also in FK1 5FK1 5BS: also in FK1 5FK1 5BU: also in FK1 5FK1 5BX: also in FK1 5FK1 5HP: also in FK1 5FK1 5HW: also in FK1 5FK1 5JE: also in FK1 5FK1 5JF: also in FK1 5FK1 5JH: also in FK1 5FK1 5JJ: also in FK1 5FK1 5JL: also in FK1 5FK1 5JN: also in FK1 5FK1 5JP: also in FK1 5FK1 5JR: also in FK1 5FK1 5JW: also in FK1 5FK1 5LZ: 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 5SJ: also in FK1 5FK1 5SQ: also in FK1 5FK1 5SY: also in FK1 5 4 EV charging points, 900 mCamelon station 1.1 kmFalkirk FK1 5BW Map of FK1 5BW and what is near it Map of FK1 5BW: 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, 7 bus stops and 7 EV charging points (4 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. 4 EV charging points, 900 mFalkirk FK1 5BW
  • FK1 5BW
  • Other postcodes in FK1 5: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 7 bus stops
  • 7 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 56.0041, longitude -3.7998)

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 5BW?

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 5BW?

Every home and business at FK1 5BW can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

FK1 5BW 0% Falkirk 94%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

FK1 5BW 100% 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 5BW?

BinDayBuddy has not read Falkirk Council's days for FK1 5BW today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.

Check the bin days for FK1 5BW 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 5BW?

The nearest railway station to the centre of FK1 5BW is Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station, 950 metres away in a straight line.

  • Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station Railway station 950 mWalk
  • Camelon Rail Station Railway station 1.1 kmWalk

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

7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Merchiston Avenue, 275 m away.

More stations near FK1 5BW, 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 5BW?

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

7 within 1 km 27 within 3 km

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

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 850 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 900 mWalk
  • CYC Charging point · 12 chargers 900 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 5BW?

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

  • Falkirk Community Hospital 750 mWalk
  • Lux Dental Care 850 mWalk
  • Lint Riggs Dental Care 900 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near FK1 5BW?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK1 5BW, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Milngavie Apothecary's Co, 308 Main Street Phone 01324 625889 850 mWalk
  • Willow Healthcare, Main Street Phone 01324 624491 850 mWalk
  • Jf Healthcare, 96/98 Grahams Road Phone 01324 635859 950 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 5BW?

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

Ward
Falkirk South
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Falkirk
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
September 2009

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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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 7YF100 mFK2 7LW150 mFK1 5BX160 mFK1 5SQ240 mFK1 4BG250 mFK1 5BS280 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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