FK8 1BD postcode in Stirling, Scotland

FK8 1BD is a postcode in Stirling, in the Stirling North ward. It is in the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses at FK8 1BD can get it Across Stirling: 77% Nearest station Stirling 250 m in a straight line MP Chris Kane Labour, Stirling and Strathallan Council Stirling Bins, council tax and planning

Where FK8 1BD is, and what is near it

Map of FK8 1BD and what is near it Map of FK8 1BD: its centre point, with the 239 other postcodes in the FK8 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 29 bus stops (6 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 EV charging points (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. FK8 1AL: also in FK8 1FK8 1AP: also in FK8 1FK8 1AT: also in FK8 1FK8 1AU: also in FK8 1FK8 1AX: also in FK8 1FK8 1AY: also in FK8 1FK8 1BJ: also in FK8 1FK8 1BN: also in FK8 1FK8 1BP: also in FK8 1FK8 1BS: also in FK8 1FK8 1BW: also in FK8 1FK8 1DB: also in FK8 1FK8 1DE: also in FK8 1FK8 1DN: also in FK8 1FK8 1DQ: also in FK8 1FK8 1DT: also in FK8 1FK8 1DU: also in FK8 1FK8 1EB: also in FK8 1FK8 1EE: also in FK8 1FK8 1FW: also in FK8 1FK8 1HA: also in FK8 1FK8 1HB: also in FK8 1FK8 1HF: also in FK8 1FK8 1JU: also in FK8 1FK8 1JX: also in FK8 1FK8 1NA: also in FK8 1FK8 1PF: also in FK8 1FK8 1QZ: also in FK8 1 5 places, 350 m–1.2 kmBus stop 400 mStirling North FK8 1BD Map of FK8 1BD and what is near it Map of FK8 1BD: its centre point, with the 239 other postcodes in the FK8 1 sector, 2 railway stations (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 29 bus stops (6 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 EV charging points (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Stirling North FK8 1BD
  • FK8 1BD
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  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 29 bus stops
  • 3 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 56.1180, longitude -3.9373)

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 FK8 1BD?

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 FK8 1BD?

Every home and business at FK8 1BD can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

FK8 1BD 100% Stirling 77%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

FK8 1BD 100% Stirling 96%
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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 FK8 1BD?

BinDayBuddy does not read Stirling Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.

Stirling Council's bin days

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 FK8 1BD

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at FK8 1BD. 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 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to FK8 1BD?

The nearest railway station to the centre of FK8 1BD is Stirling Rail Station, 250 metres away in a straight line.

  • Stirling Rail Station Railway station 250 mWalk
  • Bridge of Allan Rail Station Railway station 4.5 kmCycle

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

29 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Golden Lion Hotel, 24 m away.

More stations near FK8 1BD, 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 FK8 1BD?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK8 1BD, 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 FK8 1BD?

3 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of FK8 1BD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 500 mWalk
  • Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 750 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 FK8 1BD?

The nearest to the centre of FK8 1BD, in a straight line.

  • Crafted Dental 50 mWalk
  • Stirling Dental Care 150 mWalk
  • Dental Surgery Limited 200 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near FK8 1BD?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK8 1BD, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Boots UK, 34-41 Kings Mall Phone 01786 473628 150 mWalk
  • Superdrug Stores, Thistle Centre Phone 01786 473548 250 mWalk
  • Express Healthcare, 12 Barnton Street Phone 01786 474751 300 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 FK8 1BD?

The nearest vets to the centre of FK8 1BD 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 FK8 1BD

Ward
Stirling North
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Stirling
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.

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Nearby postcodes

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

FK8 1DN40 mFK8 1AY40 mFK8 1DQ60 mFK8 2DD80 mFK8 1AX80 mFK8 1AP80 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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