FK2 8HZ postcode in Carronshore, Falkirk

FK2 8HZ is a postcode in Carronshore, in the Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst ward of Falkirk. It is in the Alloa and Grangemouth parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since June 1998.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses at FK2 8HZ can get it Across Falkirk: 94% Nearest station Falkirk Grahamston 3.2 km in a straight line MP Brian Leishman Labour, Alloa and Grangemouth Council Falkirk Bins, council tax and planning

Where FK2 8HZ is, and what is near it

Map of FK2 8HZ and what is near it Map of FK2 8HZ: its centre point, with the 251 other postcodes in the FK2 8 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 200 m. FK2 8AA: also in FK2 8FK2 8AE: also in FK2 8FK2 8AF: also in FK2 8FK2 8AG: also in FK2 8FK2 8AH: also in FK2 8FK2 8AJ: also in FK2 8FK2 8AL: also in FK2 8FK2 8AN: also in FK2 8FK2 8AP: also in FK2 8FK2 8AQ: also in FK2 8FK2 8AR: also in FK2 8FK2 8AS: also in FK2 8FK2 8AT: also in FK2 8FK2 8AU: also in FK2 8FK2 8AW: also in FK2 8FK2 8ET: also in FK2 8FK2 8EX: also in FK2 8FK2 8FZ: also in FK2 8FK2 8HE: also in FK2 8FK2 8HP: also in FK2 8FK2 8HR: also in FK2 8FK2 8HS: also in FK2 8FK2 8HT: also in FK2 8FK2 8HU: also in FK2 8FK2 8HW: also in FK2 8FK2 8HY: also in FK2 8FK2 8PD: also in FK2 8FK2 8TA: also in FK2 8FK2 8TB: also in FK2 8FK2 8TD: also in FK2 8 Carron Medical Centre 2.0 km3 places, 2.2–3.5 kmCarronshore FK2 8HZ Map of FK2 8HZ and what is near it Map of FK2 8HZ: its centre point, with the 251 other postcodes in the FK2 8 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 (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Bus stop 400 mCarse, Kinnaird and Tryst FK2 8HZ
  • FK2 8HZ
  • Other postcodes in FK2 8: 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 56.0314, longitude -3.7767)

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 FK2 8HZ?

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 FK2 8HZ?

Every home and business at FK2 8HZ 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)

FK2 8HZ 0% Falkirk 94%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

FK2 8HZ 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 FK2 8HZ?

BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for FK2 8HZ.

Check the bin days for FK2 8HZ 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 FK2 8HZ?

The nearest railway station to the centre of FK2 8HZ is Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station, 3.2 km away in a straight line.

  • Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station Railway station 3.2 kmCycle
  • Larbert Rail Station Railway station 3.5 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 Securicor, 94 m away.

More stations near FK2 8HZ, 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 FK2 8HZ?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK2 8HZ, 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 FK2 8HZ?

0 within 1 km 1 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of FK2 8HZ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 2 chargers 1.3 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 FK2 8HZ?

The nearest to the centre of FK2 8HZ, in a straight line.

  • Tryst Dental Practice 2.2 kmCycle
  • Forth Valley Smile Design Stenhousemuir 2.6 kmCycle
  • Falkirk Dental Care 2.7 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near FK2 8HZ?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK2 8HZ, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Bestway National Chemists, 1 Ronades Road Phone 01324 612439 2.0 kmCycle
  • M & D Green Dispensing Chemist, 13 King Street Phone 01324 553323 2.5 kmCycle
  • Bestway National Chemists, Hallam Road Phone 01324 562007 2.6 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 FK2 8HZ?

The nearest vets to the centre of FK2 8HZ 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 FK2 8HZ

Ward
Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Carronshore
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
June 1998

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.

Around FK2 8HZ

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Nearby postcodes

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

FK2 8HT0 mFK2 8TB110 mFK2 8TD150 mFK2 8HU170 mFK2 8TA200 mFK2 8FZ210 m
All of FK2

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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