falkirk FK20 Postcodes

Falkirk (FK20)

The FK20 postcode area is located in the Falkirk postcode town region, within the county of Stirlingshire, and contains a total of 28 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the FK20 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 FK20 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 FK20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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FK20 is an postcode situated in the Scottish region of Stirlingshire, specifically the area of the Falkirk Council. This area covers a variety of different towns and villages, including Balloch, Bainsford, Brightons, Camelon, Carronshore and Larbert. Other surrounding towns and villages include Denny, Fankerton and Slamannan.

The FK20 postcode extends approximately 8.6 miles north-south and 7.5 miles east-west and is a base for several major transportation links, such as the M9 motorway and the nearby Grahamston railway station. The area has a population of around 37,000, according to the 2011 Census.

The area is well known for its two major visitors attractions. The first is the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The second is the Falkirk Helix, an urban regeneration project consisting of parkland, paths, sculptures and natural habitats. The Falkirk Wheel is an attraction which has won several awards for its design.

The local economy mainly consists of retail, manufacturing and tourism. The area is home to a number of large retailers, including Marks & Spencer and Argos. The area also contains a number of manufacturing plants, from furniture production to pneumatic engineering, in addition to a hub of marine engineering.

Those living in the area are served by four primary schools, two secondary schools, a sixth form college and a higher education centre. The town also plays host to a range of sporting activities, from the recreational to the professional. The Falkirk Stadium is home to the professional football team of the same name and the area also features several golf courses, a horse racing centre and velodrome.

The area also has a lively arts scene with the Howgate shopping centre, which is host to several local groups, such as the Falkirk Metalworks. Art galleries and theatres also feature in the town, including the Macrobert Arts Centre, with a variety of arts, film and theatre events happening throughout the year.

The FK20 postcode is an appealing area to live in, with its variety of attractions and its strong retail, manufacturing and tourism sector. It also features several amenities to serve the local population, including education facilities, sport centres and an impressive array of artistic activities.

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