The postcode FK6 5GX is located in Falkirk It was introduced in August 2011 and is an active postcode. FK6 5GX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
FK6 5GX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of FK6 5GX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to FK6 5GX is Mckenna Avenue which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Opp McKenna Avenue and is 97 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Shakebar On The Move and is 12.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on March 31, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 34.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for FK6 5GX is covered by the Scotland police force association and Falkirk Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to FK6 5GX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to FK6 5GX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode FK6 5GX
| Introduction | August 2011 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from FK6 5GX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Ale Ltd | Pass April 9, 2021 | 12.39 km | |
| Molly And Flo's Afternoon Teas | Improvement Required October 12, 2020 | 12.39 km | |
| Kidz World Nursery Ltd | Pass September 3, 2021 | 12.61 km | |
| Aramark @ OI Glass | Pass November 4, 2021 | 12.78 km | |
| Class Cuisine | Pass September 24, 2019 | 12.88 km | |
| Club Coffee | Pass February 25, 2019 | 12.88 km | |
| ABC Nursery | Pass October 1, 2019 | 12.89 km | |
| Central Produce Ltd | Pass April 9, 2021 | 12.99 km | |
| Shakebar On The Move | Awaiting Inspection March 31, 2021 | 12.99 km | |
| Stag Bites The Hog | Pass April 27, 2022 | 12.99 km | |
| Delicious Hot Food | Pass December 23, 2020 | 13.04 km | |
| Harris Court Mini Market | Pass May 23, 2019 | 13.1 km | |
| Play Alloa | Pass September 30, 2021 | 13.18 km | |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | Exempt March 4, 2011 | 13.18 km | |
| Bowmar Community Centre | Pass May 27, 2019 | 13.19 km | |
| Class Cuisine | Pass March 17, 2022 | 13.19 km | |
| Park Nursery Class | Pass November 26, 2019 | 13.19 km | |
| Alloa Ludgate Church & Hall | Exempt May 20, 2011 | 13.19 km | |
| Class Cuisine | Pass September 2, 2019 | 13.19 km | |
| Meals At The Gate | Pass August 24, 2021 | 13.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to FK6 5GX - Data from Apr 2022
| Opp McKenna Avenue | 97 m | |
| Tarduff Place | 116 m | |
| Tarduff Place | 147 m | |
| Works | 155 m | |
| Hookney Terrace | 295 m | |
| Shopping Centre | 1.38 km | |
| High Street | 3.51 km | |
| Entrance | 36.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to FK6 5GX - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Denny Reservoir | 1.38 km | |
| Myot Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Old Mill Lade | 1.71 km | |
| Drumbowie Reservoir | 1.76 km | |
| Carron Glen | Valley | 2.04 km |
| Toptowie Hill | 2.25 km | |
| Quarter Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Braes Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Shippytrouty Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Chacefield Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Pamphellgoat Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Heads Wood | 3.07 km | |
| Lochan Uaithne | 3.09 km | |
| Dales Wood | 3.11 km | |
| Chough Glen | Valley | 3.12 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for FK6 5GX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 32.5 Mbps | 34.6 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.7 Mbps | 7.7 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.5 | 2.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23.3 | 4.6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 42.3 | 9.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for FK6 5GX - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.02240100 |
| Longitude | -3.93104600 |
| OS Easting | 279738 |
| OS Northing | 0682737 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Falkirk |
| Electoral Ward | Denny and Banknock |
| Local Authority District | Falkirk |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | East of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000009 |
| Travel To Work Area | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Falkirk Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Forth Valley |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Falkirk Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001260 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Fankerton, Stoneywood and Denny Town |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Fankerton, Stoneywood and Denny Town - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |