The postcode FK6 5HQ is located in Falkirk It was introduced in February 1984 and is an active postcode. FK6 5HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
FK6 5HQ 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 5HQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to FK6 5HQ is Knights Way which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St John`s Gate and is 64 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Shakebar On The Move and is 12.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on March 31, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 68.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for FK6 5HQ 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 5HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to FK6 5HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode FK6 5HQ
| Introduction | February 1984 |
| 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 5HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Ale Ltd | Pass April 9, 2021 | 12.17 km | |
| Molly And Flo's Afternoon Teas | Improvement Required October 12, 2020 | 12.17 km | |
| Kidz World Nursery Ltd | Pass September 3, 2021 | 12.37 km | |
| Aramark @ OI Glass | Pass November 4, 2021 | 12.53 km | |
| Class Cuisine | Pass September 24, 2019 | 12.61 km | |
| Club Coffee | Pass February 25, 2019 | 12.61 km | |
| Central Produce Ltd | Pass April 9, 2021 | 12.74 km | |
| Shakebar On The Move | Awaiting Inspection March 31, 2021 | 12.74 km | |
| Stag Bites The Hog | Pass April 27, 2022 | 12.74 km | |
| Delicious Hot Food | Pass December 23, 2020 | 12.78 km | |
| Harris Court Mini Market | Pass May 23, 2019 | 12.83 km | |
| Play Alloa | Pass September 30, 2021 | 12.92 km | |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | Exempt March 4, 2011 | 12.92 km | |
| Bowmar Community Centre | Pass May 27, 2019 | 12.92 km | |
| Class Cuisine | Pass March 17, 2022 | 12.92 km | |
| Park Nursery Class | Pass November 26, 2019 | 12.92 km | |
| Alloa Ludgate Church & Hall | Exempt May 20, 2011 | 12.93 km | |
| Class Cuisine | Pass September 2, 2019 | 12.93 km | |
| Meals At The Gate | Pass August 24, 2021 | 12.93 km | |
| Royal Oak Hotel | Pass August 31, 2021 | 12.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to FK6 5HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| St John`s Gate | 64 m | |
| St John`s Gate | 79 m | |
| Hookney Terrace | 157 m | |
| Fankerton Road | 187 m | |
| Fankerton Road | 188 m | |
| Shopping Centre | 916 m | |
| High Street | 3.12 km | |
| Entrance | 35.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to FK6 5HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Denny Reservoir | 1.3 km | |
| Old Mill Lade | 1.33 km | |
| Toptowie Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Drumbowie Reservoir | 1.94 km | |
| Myot Hill | 2.15 km | |
| Quarter Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Chacefield Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Carron Glen | Valley | 2.48 km |
| Braes Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Heads Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Pamphellgoat Wood | 2.64 km | |
| Mine Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Shippytrouty Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Rasp Wood | 2.77 km | |
| Dales Wood | 2.87 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for FK6 5HQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.8 Mbps | 68.2 Mbps | 79.98 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 68.2 | 18.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for FK6 5HQ - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.02186600 |
| Longitude | -3.92333300 |
| OS Easting | 280217 |
| OS Northing | 0682664 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001295 |
| 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 | 6A3 |