FK8 2RF postcode in Stirling, Scotland
FK8 2RF is a postcode in Stirling, in the Stirling West 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.
Where FK8 2RF is, and what is near it
- FK8 2RF
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- 2 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 56.1187, longitude -3.9471)
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 2RF?
- 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 2RF?
Every home and business at FK8 2RF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Stirling: 77%
Stirling: 96%
The line marks the figure across Stirling.
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 2RF?
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 daysSource: 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 FK8 2RF?
The nearest railway station to the centre of FK8 2RF is Stirling Rail Station, 700 metres away in a straight line.
- Stirling Rail Station Railway station 700 mWalk
- Bridge of Allan Rail Station Railway station 4.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest The Smith Institute, 36 m away.
More stations near FK8 2RF, 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 2RF?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK8 2RF, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Allan Park Medical Practice Phone 01786 451375 550 mWalk
- Orchard House Health Centre Phone 01786 450394 1.0 kmWalk
- Park Avenue Medical Centre Phone 01786 473529 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 FK8 2RF?
The nearest charging points to the centre of FK8 2RF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 750 mWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 900 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 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 2RF?
The nearest to the centre of FK8 2RF, in a straight line.
- Platt & Common 350 mWalk
- Stirling Dental Practice 550 mWalk
- Crafted Dental 550 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near FK8 2RF?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK8 2RF, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Express Healthcare, 12 Barnton Street Phone 01786 474751 600 mWalk
- Boots UK, 34-41 Kings Mall Phone 01786 473628 700 mWalk
- Tesco Stores, Wallace Street Phone 0131 289 4129 750 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 2RF?
The nearest vets to the centre of FK8 2RF on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Vets4Pets 2.3 kmCycle
- Animal Tails Veterinary Practice 2.7 kmCycle
- Bruceview Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1786 815560 3.1 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 2RF
- Ward
- Stirling West
- 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.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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