FK8 3AB postcode in Stirling, Scotland

FK8 3AB 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.

Gigabit broadband 87% of homes and businesses at FK8 3AB can get it Across Stirling: 77% Nearest station Stirling 2.3 km in a straight line MP Chris Kane Labour, Stirling and Strathallan Council Stirling Bins, council tax and planning

Where FK8 3AB is, and what is near it

Map of FK8 3AB and what is near it Map of FK8 3AB: its centre point, with the 246 other postcodes in the FK8 3 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. FK8 3AA: also in FK8 3FK8 3AD: also in FK8 3FK8 3AL: also in FK8 3FK8 3AP: also in FK8 3FK8 3AW: also in FK8 3 GP 2.0 kmStirling station 2.3 kmGP 2.3 kmGP 2.5 kmBridge of Allan station 4.6 kmTrossachs and Teith FK8 3AB Map of FK8 3AB and what is near it Map of FK8 3AB: its centre point, with the 246 other postcodes in the FK8 3 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 500 m. GP 2.0 kmStirling station 2.3 kmGP 2.3 kmGP 2.5 kmTrossachs and Teith FK8 3AB
  • FK8 3AB
  • Other postcodes in FK8 3: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 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 56.1162, longitude -3.9720)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after FK8 3AB?

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 3AB?

93% of the homes and businesses at FK8 3AB can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 87% gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

FK8 3AB 87% Stirling 77%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

FK8 3AB 93% 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 3AB?

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 3AB

The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at FK8 3AB. 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 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to FK8 3AB?

The nearest railway station to the centre of FK8 3AB is Stirling Rail Station, 2.3 km away in a straight line.

  • Stirling Rail Station Railway station 2.3 kmCycle
  • Bridge of Allan Rail Station Railway station 4.6 kmCycle

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

No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.

More stations near FK8 3AB, 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 3AB?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of FK8 3AB, 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 3AB?

0 within 1 km 4 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of FK8 3AB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · 3 chargers 1.7 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.3 kmCycle
  • Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 2.4 kmCycle

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 3AB?

The nearest to the centre of FK8 3AB, in a straight line.

  • Platt & Common 1.9 kmCycle
  • Allan Park Dental Practice 2.1 kmCycle
  • Stirling Dental Practice 2.1 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near FK8 3AB?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of FK8 3AB, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • D Mitchell & P Pollock, 10 Main Street Phone 01786 479079 850 mWalk
  • Macfarlanes Pharmacy, 48 Drip Road Phone 01786 652004 2.1 kmCycle
  • Express Healthcare, 12 Barnton Street Phone 01786 474751 2.2 kmCycle

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 3AB?

The nearest vets to the centre of FK8 3AB 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 3AB

Ward
Stirling West
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

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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.

FK7 9PJ360 mFK7 9RA400 mFK7 9RG420 mFK7 9PN430 mFK8 3AW440 mFK7 9PR460 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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