FK8 1QZ postcode in Stirling, Scotland

FK8 1QZ 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 February 2008.

Gigabit broadband 82% of homes and businesses at FK8 1QZ can get it Across Stirling: 77% Nearest station Stirling 200 m in a straight line MP Chris Kane Labour, Stirling and Strathallan Council Stirling Bins, council tax and planning

Where FK8 1QZ is, and what is near it

Map of FK8 1QZ and what is near it Map of FK8 1QZ: 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), 27 bus stops and 3 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 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 1BB: also in FK8 1FK8 1BD: also in FK8 1FK8 1BJ: also in FK8 1FK8 1BN: also in FK8 1FK8 1BP: also in FK8 1FK8 1BS: also in FK8 1FK8 1BT: also in FK8 1FK8 1BW: also in FK8 1FK8 1BX: also in FK8 1FK8 1BZ: also in FK8 1FK8 1DB: also in FK8 1FK8 1DN: also in FK8 1FK8 1DQ: also in FK8 1FK8 1DT: also in FK8 1FK8 1DU: also in FK8 1FK8 1FW: also in FK8 1FK8 1HA: also in FK8 1FK8 1HB: also in FK8 1FK8 1HF: also in FK8 1FK8 1HH: also in FK8 1FK8 1HJ: also in FK8 1FK8 1HL: also in FK8 1FK8 1HN: also in FK8 1FK8 1HQ: also in FK8 1FK8 1HR: also in FK8 1FK8 1HZ: also in FK8 1FK8 1JA: also in FK8 1FK8 1JH: also in FK8 1FK8 1JJ: also in FK8 1FK8 1JQ: also in FK8 1FK8 1JU: also in FK8 1FK8 1JW: also in FK8 1FK8 1JX: also in FK8 1FK8 1LD: also in FK8 1FK8 1LE: also in FK8 1FK8 1LF: also in FK8 1FK8 1LJ: also in FK8 1FK8 1LN: also in FK8 1FK8 1NA: also in FK8 1FK8 1ND: also in FK8 1FK8 1NH: also in FK8 1FK8 1NN: also in FK8 1FK8 1NP: also in FK8 1FK8 1NQ: also in FK8 1FK8 1NR: also in FK8 1FK8 1PF: also in FK8 1FK8 1QS: also in FK8 1FK8 1RB: also in FK8 1FK8 1TT: also in FK8 1FK8 1TX: also in FK8 1FK8 1UA: also in FK8 1FK8 1UD: also in FK8 1FK8 1UE: also in FK8 1FK8 1UQ: also in FK8 1FK8 1US: also in FK8 1FK8 1UU: also in FK8 1 2 places, 650–950 mGP 1.4 kmStirling FK8 1QZ Map of FK8 1QZ and what is near it Map of FK8 1QZ: 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), 27 bus stops and 3 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. GP 1.4 kmStirling FK8 1QZ
  • FK8 1QZ
  • Other postcodes in FK8 1: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 27 bus stops
  • 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 56.1195, longitude -3.9322)

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 1QZ?

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 1QZ?

97% of the homes and businesses at FK8 1QZ can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 82% gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

FK8 1QZ 82% Stirling 77%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

FK8 1QZ 97% 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 1QZ?

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 1QZ

The Food Standards Agency lists 6 food businesses at FK8 1QZ. 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 1QZ?

The nearest railway station to the centre of FK8 1QZ is Stirling Rail Station, 200 metres away in a straight line.

  • Stirling Rail Station Railway station 200 mWalk
  • Bridge of Allan Rail Station Railway station 4.4 kmCycle

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

27 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Frankie and Bennys, 53 m away.

More stations near FK8 1QZ, 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 1QZ?

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

3 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

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

  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 250 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 250 mWalk
  • Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 650 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 1QZ?

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

  • Crafted Dental 400 mWalk
  • Stirling Dental Practice 450 mWalk
  • Stirling Dental Care 500 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near FK8 1QZ?

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

  • Superdrug Stores, Thistle Centre Phone 01786 473548 300 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 34-41 Kings Mall Phone 01786 473628 350 mWalk
  • Express Healthcare, 12 Barnton Street Phone 01786 474751 400 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 1QZ?

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

Ward
Stirling North
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Stirling
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
February 2008

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.

FK8 1RB160 mFK8 2BY200 mFK8 1PF220 mFK8 1NR230 mFK8 2EQ240 mFK8 1HZ260 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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