Living in FK8: Liveability Score 54/100
Stirling, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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FK8 scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Broadly acceptable environment.
Services
26% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 2 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
79% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 7/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,612/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 262 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
FK8 covers 639 active postcodes in Stirling, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is FK8 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for FK8 at this time.
What are the schools like in FK8?
Schools in FK8 score 48/100. 26% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
How good is the broadband in FK8?
Broadband in FK8 scores 48/100. 79% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does FK8 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include FK16, FK9, FK7. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for FK8?
FK8 scores 54/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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