falkirk FK17 Postcodes

Falkirk (FK17)

The FK17 postcode area is located in the Falkirk postcode town region, within the county of Stirlingshire, and contains a total of 161 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the FK17 postcode area, including Alloa, Alva, Bonnybridge, Callander, Clackmannan, Crianlarich, Denny, Dollar, Doune, Dunblane, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Killin, Larbert, Lochearnhead, Menstrie, Stirling, Tillicoultry which come under the local authority of the Stirling Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in FK17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of FK17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

FK17 postcode is located in the Falkirk district of Central Scotland, lying between the River Carron to the east and the River Avon to the west. It covers the towns and villages of Cowie, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, Carron, Torwood, Earlseat, Reddingmuirhead, Bainsford and Carronshore.

FK17 is a predominantly residential area, but with some industrial and commercial sites. The area is home to a variety of businesses, including a small Tesco store located in Stenhousemuir and a few large modern industrial warehouses located in nearby Larbert.

The residents who live in the FK17 postcode have access to excellent transport links. The M9 motorway passes through the area, providing convenient access to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, with direct trains running from Stenhousemuir station. There is also a regular bus service that links FK17 with Falkirk and Stirling, as well as several small local bus routes.

There's plenty to explore in FK17, with open countryside, forests, nature reserves and the Falkirk Wheel boat-lift forming part of the scenery. Outdoor activities are also popular in the area, with Stirling's golf courses and ski slopes offering excellent facilities. The area is served by several secondary schools, as well as Park Primary School in Stenhousemuir and Carron Primary School in Torwood.

As FK17 is close to both Stirling and Falkirk, there are plenty of leisure facilities to take advantage of. Stirling has a cinema, museums, galleries, and plenty of restaurants and cafes. Falkirk is home to the Wheel, one of the world's most incredible engineering feats, as well as the iconic Kelpies, two giant horse-head sculptures. The local area can also be explored further using the Helix walking and cycling routes.

The local FK17 community is lively and active, and hosts several local events throughout the year. The area celebrates its own annual day festival, as well as the Stenhousemuir Christmas Lights and Advertiser Appeal fundraising events. The Falkirk summer festival is held in June and July, while the nearby National Wallace Monument has regular events throughout the year.

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