# FK2

Postcode district covering Falkirk, in Falkirk.

FK2 is a postcode district covering Falkirk, in Falkirk. About 50,779 people.

Postcode district. Code FK2. In: [Postcodes](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode) › [FK](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk)

Approximate outline worked out by Open Index from the ONS Postcode Directory: each census output area belongs to the district that holds most of its postcodes. People, homes, recorded crime and broadband add up those output areas. House sales count every sale with an FK2 postcode. [How census figures are added up](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/population)

## Key figures

- **Population: 49,875** (2021). FK2 had 49,875 usual residents at the census (Scotland's Census 2022). 217th most populated of 2,756. Source: Census 2021, England and Wales and Scotland's Census 2022 and Census 2021, Northern Ireland, 2021. Published 21 July 2026. https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2#f-population
- **People in radon Affected Area squares: 0%** (2022). About 0% of people in FK2 live in a 1 km square that the radon atlas marks as a radon Affected Area. UK 44%. Source: Worked out by Open Index from the UKHSA and BGS radon atlas and census output areas. Published 1 December 2022. https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2#f-radon-affected-share
- **Gigabit broadband coverage: 94.3%** (January 2026). In FK2, 94.3% of homes and businesses could get gigabit-capable broadband in January 2026 (Ofcom). UK 87.8%. Source: Connected Nations (Ofcom), January 2026. Published 13 May 2026. https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2#f-gigabit-coverage
- **Claimant rate: 2.8%** (August 2026). In FK2, 2.8% of residents aged 16 to 64 were claiming out-of-work benefits in August 2026 (ONS via Nomis). UK 3.9%. Source: Claimant count (Nomis), August 2026. Published 15 September 2026. https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2#f-claimant-rate

## On the map

- [Radon Affected Area by postcode district](https://openindex.co.uk/map/radon-affected-areas?place=FK2) (Worked out by Open Index · 2022): About 0% of people in FK2 live in a 1 km square that the radon atlas marks as a radon Affected Area.
- [Average house price by council](https://openindex.co.uk/map/house-prices?place=FK2) (UK House Price Index · August 2026): Published for whole councils, so the map colours all of Falkirk, where most of this postcode district lies. The outline is FK2.
- [Crimes by council](https://openindex.co.uk/map/scotland-crime-count?place=FK2) (Recorded crimes and offences in Scotland · 2025/26): Published for whole councils, so the map colours all of Falkirk, where most of this postcode district lies. The outline is FK2.
- [Population by postcode district](https://openindex.co.uk/map/population?place=FK2) (Census 2021, England and Wales): FK2 had 49,875 usual residents at the census.

## How FK2 compares

Each postcode district against every other postcode district the measure covers.

| Measure | FK2 | Rank | Compared with |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 49,875 | most populated | 21 postcode districts, FK · 2021 |
| People in radon Affected Area squares | 0% | joint fewest people in radon Affected Areas | 21 postcode districts, FK · 2022 |
| Gigabit broadband coverage | 94.3% | 5th highest | 21 postcode districts, FK · Jan 2026 |
| Claimant rate | 2.8% | joint 7th highest | 20 postcode districts, FK · Aug 2026 |

## What is the population of FK2?

FK2 had 49,875 usual residents at the census.
FK2 is the 217th most populated of 2,756 in the UK.

## Neighbourhoods in FK2

| Area | People (census) | Recorded crime per 1,000 | Deprivation decile | Gigabit broadband |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Brightons and Wallacestone - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016295) | 746 | – | – | 92.0% |
| [Brightons and Wallacestone - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016296) | 801 | – | – | 91.9% |
| [Brightons and Wallacestone - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016297) | 639 | – | – | 96.8% |
| [Brightons and Wallacestone - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016298) | 616 | – | – | 91.8% |
| [Brightons and Wallacestone - 05](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016299) | 522 | – | – | 84.5% |
| [Brightons and Wallacestone - 06](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016300) | 668 | – | – | 98.4% |
| [Carron - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016213) | 834 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Carron - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016214) | 780 | – | – | 98.8% |
| [Carron - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016215) | 535 | – | – | 92.5% |
| [Carron - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016216) | 405 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Carronshore - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016217) | 716 | – | – | 98.5% |
| [Carronshore - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016218) | 573 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Carronshore - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016219) | 739 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Carronshore - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016220) | 549 | – | – | 98.3% |
| [Carse and Grangemouth Old Town - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016221) | 903 | – | – | 45.9% |
| [Carse and Grangemouth Old Town - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016222) | 541 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Carse and Grangemouth Old Town - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016223) | 524 | – | – | 99.5% |
| [Carse and Grangemouth Old Town - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016224) | 631 | – | – | 39.5% |
| [Falkirk - Bainsford and Langlees - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016225) | 608 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Falkirk - Bainsford and Langlees - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016226) | 647 | – | – | 76.6% |
| [Falkirk - Bainsford and Langlees - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016227) | 727 | – | – | 93.1% |
| [Falkirk - Bainsford and Langlees - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016228) | 384 | – | – | 99.4% |
| [Falkirk - Bainsford and Langlees - 05](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016229) | 577 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Falkirk - Bainsford and Langlees - 06](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016230) | 512 | – | – | 97.5% |
| [Falkirk - Grahamston - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016237) | 833 | – | – | 96.8% |
| [Falkirk - Grahamston - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016238) | 396 | – | – | 97.9% |
| [Falkirk - Grahamston - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016239) | 634 | – | – | 92.4% |
| [Falkirk - Grahamston - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016240) | 816 | – | – | 87.9% |
| [Falkirk - Grahamston - 05](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016241) | 747 | – | – | 90.8% |
| [Falkirk - Merchiston and New Carron Village - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016231) | 753 | – | – | 97.3% |
| [Falkirk - Merchiston and New Carron Village - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016232) | 665 | – | – | 84.3% |
| [Falkirk - Merchiston and New Carron Village - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016233) | 788 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Falkirk - Merchiston and New Carron Village - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016234) | 556 | – | – | 98.6% |
| [Falkirk - Merchiston and New Carron Village - 05](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016235) | 736 | – | – | 79.3% |
| [Falkirk - Merchiston and New Carron Village - 06](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016236) | 861 | – | – | 99.3% |
| [Falkirk - Middlefield - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016245) | 509 | – | – | 88.9% |
| [Falkirk - Middlefield - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016246) | 909 | – | – | 78.4% |
| [Falkirk - Middlefield - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016247) | 960 | – | – | 99.8% |
| [Falkirk - Westfield - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016242) | 860 | – | – | 99.8% |
| [Falkirk - Westfield - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016243) | 690 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Falkirk - Westfield - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016244) | 663 | – | – | 99.6% |
| [Larbert - Inches  - 06](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016188) | 1,010 | – | – | 99.4% |
| [Larbert - Inches  - 07](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016189) | 1,004 | – | – | 99.1% |
| [Laurieston and Westquarter - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016318) | 838 | – | – | 99.6% |
| [Laurieston and Westquarter - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016319) | 885 | – | – | 96.0% |
| [Laurieston and Westquarter - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016320) | 679 | – | – | 97.4% |
| [Laurieston and Westquarter - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016321) | 766 | – | – | 99.2% |
| [Maddiston and Rumford - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016301) | 563 | – | – | 98.3% |
| [Maddiston and Rumford - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016302) | 824 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Maddiston and Rumford - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016303) | 831 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Maddiston and Rumford - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016304) | 585 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Maddiston and Rumford - 05](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016305) | 487 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Maddiston and Rumford - 06](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016306) | 908 | – | – | 98.3% |
| [Maddiston and Rumford - 07](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016307) | 835 | – | – | 99.7% |
| [Polmont - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016308) | 793 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Polmont - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016309) | 685 | – | – | 92.5% |
| [Polmont - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016310) | 682 | – | – | 99.5% |
| [Polmont - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016311) | 620 | – | – | 96.4% |
| [Polmont - 05](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016312) | 673 | – | – | 95.9% |
| [Polmont - 06](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016313) | 446 | – | – | 85.9% |
| [Redding - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016314) | 504 | – | – | 99.6% |
| [Redding - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016315) | 724 | – | – | 99.2% |
| [Redding - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016316) | 681 | – | – | 99.4% |
| [Redding - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016317) | 1,013 | – | – | 99.8% |
| [Reddingmuirhead and Overton - 01](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016289) | 647 | – | – | 86.8% |
| [Reddingmuirhead and Overton - 02](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016290) | 778 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Reddingmuirhead and Overton - 03](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016291) | 730 | – | – | 100.0% |
| [Reddingmuirhead and Overton - 04](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016292) | 767 | – | – | 96.2% |
| [Reddingmuirhead and Overton - 05](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016293) | 1,014 | – | – | 99.7% |
| [Reddingmuirhead and Overton - 06](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/neighbourhood/s01016294) | 1,069 | – | – | 99.5% |

## Your MP

- [Falkirk](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/falkirk): Euan Stainbank (Labour), MP since July 2024. 80% of the people here.
- [Alloa and Grangemouth](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/alloa-and-grangemouth): Brian Leishman (Labour), MP since July 2024. 20% of the people here.
- [Stirling and Strathallan](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/stirling-and-strathallan): Chris Kane (Labour), MP since July 2024. 0.7% of the people here.
- [Bathgate and Linlithgow](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/bathgate-and-linlithgow): Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op)), MP since July 2024. 0.1% of the people here.

As of 18 October 2026. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0. Source: UK Parliament, Members API.

## Middle areas in FK2

[Brightons and Wallacestone](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/brightons-and-wallacestone), [Carron](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/carron), [Carronshore](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/carronshore), [Carse and Grangemouth Old Town](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/carse-and-grangemouth-old-town), [Falkirk - Bainsford and Langlees](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/falkirk-bainsford-and-langlees), [Falkirk - Grahamston](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/falkirk-grahamston), [Falkirk - Merchiston and New Carron Village](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/falkirk-merchiston-and-new-carron-village), [Falkirk - Middlefield](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/falkirk-middlefield), [Falkirk - Westfield](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/falkirk-westfield), [Laurieston and Westquarter](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/laurieston-and-westquarter), [Maddiston and Rumford](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/maddiston-and-rumford), [Polmont](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/polmont), [Redding](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/redding), [Reddingmuirhead and Overton](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk/reddingmuirhead-and-overton)

## Postcode sectors in FK2

[FK2 0 (381 postcodes)](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2-0), [FK2 7 (314 postcodes)](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2-7), [FK2 8 (252 postcodes)](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2-8), [FK2 9 (288 postcodes)](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk2-9)

## Council

[Falkirk](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk)

## Towns in FK2

[Brightons, Redding and Maddiston](https://openindex.co.uk/town/brightons-redding-and-maddiston), [Falkirk](https://openindex.co.uk/town/falkirk), [Larbert and Stenhousemuir](https://openindex.co.uk/town/larbert-and-stenhousemuir)

## Postcode districts next to FK2

[EH48](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/eh48), [EH49](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/eh49), [EH51](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/eh51), [FK1](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk1), [FK3](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk3), [FK4](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk4), [FK5](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk5), [FK7](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk7)

## Nearest rail stations

[Polmont (3.2 km from the middle)](https://openindex.co.uk/map/rail-stations?around=-3.7150,55.9847), [Linlithgow (4.7 km from the middle)](https://openindex.co.uk/map/rail-stations?around=-3.5958,55.9764)

## More in the FK postcode area

[All FK postcode districts](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk), [Every UK postcode area](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode)

## FK2 in brief

FK2 is a postcode district covering Falkirk, in Falkirk.
About 50,779 people lived in FK2 in mid-2024 (worked out by Open Index from NRS small-area estimates).
FK2 had 49,875 usual residents at the census.
About 0% of people in FK2 live in a 1 km square that the radon atlas marks as a radon Affected Area.
In FK2, 94.3% of homes and businesses could get gigabit-capable broadband in January 2026.
In FK2, 2.8% of residents aged 16 to 64 were claiming out-of-work benefits in August 2026.

## About

- Type: Postcode district
- Code: FK2
- Postcode area: [FK](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk)
- Constituency: [Falkirk †](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/falkirk)
- Council: [Falkirk †](https://openindex.co.uk/falkirk)
- Area: 75.94 km²
- People, mid-2024: 50,779*
- Neighbourhoods: 70
- Output areas: 422

* People: worked out by Open Index from neighbourhood estimates, shared out by where people lived at the census (by area in Northern Ireland). This area's edges do not follow neighbourhood edges, so the figure is close but not exact.
† Best fit: the constituency, council and nation this postcode district mostly lies in. Its edges do not follow theirs.

## Next door

[FK1](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk1), [EH49](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/eh49), [FK7](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk7), [FK3](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk3), [FK5](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/fk5), [EH51](https://openindex.co.uk/postcode/eh51)

## Latest updates for FK2

- August 2026 house prices published: HM Land Registry and partners · Oct 2026.
- September 2026 rent published: ONS private rents · Oct 2026.
- Schools updated: Ofsted · Oct 2026.
- GP practices updated: NHS England · Oct 2026.

The same figures as JSON: https://openindex.co.uk/v1/places/FK2

## How to cite

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