FK2 9BL postcode in Falkirk, Scotland
FK2 9BL 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 FK2 9BL is, and what is near it
- FK2 9BL
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 9 bus stops
- 8 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 56.0020, longitude -3.7623)
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 FK2 9BL?
- 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 FK2 9BL?
Every home and business at FK2 9BL 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 FK2 9BL?
Next collection, in 3 days
Monday 26 October
Burgundy bin
- Tue 27 Oct Green bin
- Thu 29 Oct Food caddy
Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data, read at 06:59 on 23 October 2026. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at FK2 9BL
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at FK2 9BL. 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 AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to FK2 9BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of FK2 9BL is Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station, 1.4 km away in a straight line.
- Falkirk Grahamston Rail Station Railway station 1.4 kmCycle
- Falkirk High Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
9 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Woodburn Street, 54 m away.
More stations near FK2 9BL, 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 FK2 9BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK2 9BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Wallace Medical Centre Phone 01324 622826 950 mWalk
- Ark Medical Practice Phone 01324 621113 1.5 kmCycle
- Graeme Medical Centre Phone 01324 624437 1.5 kmCycle
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 9BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of FK2 9BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Grangemouth Rd Charge Point Charging point · No details mapped 350 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 600 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 600 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 FK2 9BL?
The nearest to the centre of FK2 9BL, in a straight line.
- Falkirk Courtyard Dental 700 mWalk
- Walldane Dental 1.2 kmCycle
- Envisage Dental Health Falkirk 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near FK2 9BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK2 9BL, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Right Medicine Pharmacy, 79 Mary Street Phone 01324 623454 1.0 kmWalk
- Tesco Stores, Central Retail Park Phone 0131 289 2565 1.1 kmWalk
- Willow Healthcare, 334/336 Thornhill Road Phone 01324 623688 1.2 kmWalk
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 9BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of FK2 9BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Lawrie Vets & Exotic Referrals 1.3 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets 1.3 kmCycle
- Ashbank Veterinary Practice 1.4 kmCycle
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 9BL
- 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
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