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FK4 1BQ

POSTCODE

FK4 1BQ is a postcode in Bonnybridge and Larbert.

Small user postcodeQuality indicator 1 (highest positional precision)Updated 2026-08-01
Coordinates
56.0033, -3.8761
OS grid NS831805 (283,104, 680,513)
IMD Scotland
4/10
Decile 4
Plus Code
9C8R243F+8H
Most deprived 30–40%
IMD Scotland
Scotland
Region
Most deprived 30–40%
IMD Scotland
Scotland
Region

Deprivation Index (IMD)

IMD Scotland — Index of Multiple Deprivation
Measures deprivation across income, employment, health, education, crime, housing, and access to services.
Decile 4 — Most deprived 30–40%
2223
Rank out of all Scottish datazones
1 - Most deprived10 - Least deprived
Rank 2223 places this postcode in Decile 4 in Scotland. N/A for England, Wales and Northern Ireland indices as this postcode is in Scotland.

Getting around

Straight-line distance from this postcode. Walking time is approximate.

Stations

  • Larbert Rail Station

    Rail

    3.6 km straight lineabout 45 min

  • Camelon Rail Station

    Rail · Main Entrance

    3.6 km straight lineabout 45 min

  • Falkirk High Rail Station

    Rail · SW Entrance

    5.3 km straight lineabout 66 min

Bus stops

  • Anderson Park

    Bus · at · south-west

    111 m straight lineabout 1 min

  • Anderson Park

    Bus · opp · north-east

    117 m straight lineabout 1 min

  • Princess Street

    Bus · at · west

    139 m straight lineabout 2 min

  • Gateside Avenue

    Bus · at 41 · north-east

    200 m straight lineabout 3 min

  • Thornton Avenue

    Bus · opposite 38 · north-east

    252 m straight lineabout 3 min

Coordinates & Location for FK4 1BQ

Scotland
Country
Falkirk
Local Authority
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Ward
Falkirk and Stirling
Travel to Work
TTWA
Postcode
FK4 1BQ
Coordinates
56.0033, -3.8761
Grid reference
NS831805
Easting
283,104
Northing
680,513
Region
Scotland
Plus Code
9C8R243F+8H
User Type
Small user postcode
Grid Quality
Quality indicator 1 (highest positional precision)
Built Up Area
Scotland
Travel to Work
Falkirk and Stirling
ITL Region
Falkirk
National Park
Non-National Park

Administrative Information

Falkirk
Local Authority
Council Area
Falkirk S14000083
Constituency
S14000083
Scotland
Police Force
Scotland-wide
Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Constituency code
S14000083
EU Electoral Region
Scotland
Parish
Scotland
International Territorial Level
Falkirk

Health & NHS

Forth Valley
Health Authority
Serving (pseudo) Scotland
NHS Scotland
Scotland
Cancer Alliance
National
Health Authority
Forth Valley
NHS Region
Scotland
Integrated Care Board
Scotland
Primary Care Org
Falkirk Community Health Partnership
Sub ICB Location
Falkirk Community Health Partnership
Cancer Alliance
Scotland

Statistical Areas

LSOA 2021
Super Output Area
Bonnybridge - 06 S01016176
S01016176
MSOA 2021
Mid Super Output
Bonnybridge S02002992
S02002992
LSOA 2011
Super Output Area
Bonnybridge - 06 S01009082
S01009082
MSOA 2011
Mid Super Output
Bonnybridge S02001701
S02001701
Other Urban Areas
Rural/Urban Classification 2021
2001 Classification
(England/Wales) Town and Fringe – less sparse: OA falls within the Town and Fringe category and the wider surrounding area is less sparsely populated 6
2011 Classification
(Scotland) Other Urban Area 2
2021 Classification
Other Urban Areas 2

Sun & Time Information

7:50 AM6:11 PM
7:50 AM
Sunrise
6:11 PM
Sunset
10 hours 21 minutes of daylight today
Sunrise (today)
7:50 AM
Sunset (today)
6:11 PM
Daylight duration
10 hours 21 minutes
Time zone
GMT / BST (UTC +0 / +1)

Postcode History

October 2006
First Introduced
Active from
Not terminated
Usage Ended
Terminated
~20 years
Active Duration
2006 -> Present
October 2006 — Introduced
Postcode FK4 1BQ introduced by Royal Mail.
2011 — Reclassified
2011 Rural/Urban Classification: (Scotland) Other Urban Area 2. IMD Scotland: Rank 2223 · Decile 4
2021 — Census Update
2021 Census classification: Other Urban Areas 2. LSOA S01016176 and MSOA S02002992 assigned.
Present — Active
Postcode FK4 1BQ is currently active and in use.
First introduced
October 2006
Usage ended
Not terminated
Active duration
~20 years
Last updated
2026-08-01
Current status
Live

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