falkirk FK10 Postcodes

Falkirk (FK10)

The FK10 postcode area is located in the Falkirk postcode town region, within the county of Clackmannanshire, and contains a total of 1069 individual postcodes.

There are 27 electoral wards in the FK10 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 Clackmannanshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in FK10 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 FK10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The FK10 postcode covers five small towns and villages – Grangemouth, Brightons, Polmont, Redding, and Rumford – in the Falkirk district of Scotland, situated between Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is bordered by the neighbouring postcodes of EH48, FK2, FK11, FK3 and KY4.

Grangemouth is known as the gateway to Scotland's Central Belt, a key industrial area in the country's manufacturing and shipping industry, and is home to the huge Grangemouth Petrol Chemical Complex. Brightons and Polmont are located around the River Forth, and offer plenty of outdoor activities, parks and greenspace, as well as trails and golf courses. Redding, meanwhile, is a former mining village lying in the heart of Scotland and surrounded by the spectacular Touch Hills. And lastly, Rumford is an attractive village situated close to the Carron Valley Reservoir.

Although the district of Falkirk is steeped in history, the FK10 postcode has recently become the focus of major regeneration efforts, with investments in housing, community projects, infrastructure development, and business development. This has in turn attracted several new businesses to the area, bringing with them much needed jobs and prosperity for the local economy. The postcode also has some great shopping opportunities, including the well-established Grangemouth Retail Park, a range of local independent shops, boutiques, and cafes.

In terms of transport, FK10 is exceptionally well-connected to Scotland's larger towns and cities. It is served by the M9 motorway and several other main roads, with frequent bus services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dunfermline and other regional towns, as well as excellent rail links. Falkirk High station in the FK10 postcode provides access to Intercity services throughout Scotland. The postcode also lies close to Glasgow International Airport, making it a convenient location for those looking to access air travel.

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