FK8 2DY postcode in Stirling, Scotland
FK8 2DY 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 1987.
Where FK8 2DY is, and what is near it
- FK8 2DY
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 25 bus stops
- 2 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 56.1153, longitude -3.9348)
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 2DY?
- StirlingCouncil Stirling: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in Stirling for 2026‑27: £1,753. 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
- Stirling and StrathallanParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Chris Kane (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Chris Kane
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 2DY?
90% of the homes and businesses at FK8 2DY can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 90% gigabit, 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 FK8 2DY?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for FK8 2DY.
Check the bin days for FK8 2DY on BinDayBuddySource: 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 2DY
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at FK8 2DY. 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 FK8 2DY?
The nearest railway station to the centre of FK8 2DY is Stirling Rail Station, 500 metres away in a straight line.
- Stirling Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
- Bridge of Allan Rail Station Railway station 4.8 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
25 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Wellgreen Road, 112 m away.
More stations near FK8 2DY, 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 FK8 2DY?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK8 2DY, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Allan Park Medical Practice Phone 01786 451375 300 mWalk
- Park Avenue Medical Centre Phone 01786 473529 950 mWalk
- Park Terrace Medical Practice Phone 01786 445888 950 mWalk
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 2DY?
The nearest charging points to the centre of FK8 2DY, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 450 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 550 mWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 1.1 kmWalk
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 FK8 2DY?
The nearest to the centre of FK8 2DY, in a straight line.
- Port Street Dental Practice 200 mWalk
- Dental Surgery Limited 200 mWalk
- Allan Park Dental Practice 250 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near FK8 2DY?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK8 2DY, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Superdrug Stores, Thistle Centre Phone 01786 473548 200 mWalk
- Boots UK, 34-41 Kings Mall Phone 01786 473628 250 mWalk
- Express Healthcare, 12 Barnton Street Phone 01786 474751 600 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 2DY?
The nearest vets to the centre of FK8 2DY on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Vets4Pets 1.5 kmCycle
- Bruceview Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1786 815560 2.6 kmCycle
- Animal Tails Veterinary Practice 2.7 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 FK8 2DY
- Ward
- Stirling North
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Stirling
- Rural or urban
- Other Urban Areas
- In use since
- February 1987
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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