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Alloa built-up area

Built-up area6.5 km² (2.5 sq mi)

Location in ClackmannanshireAlloa sits where the marker shows within the county.

37,634
Population
16,239
Households
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About Alloa

Alloa is a town in Clackmannanshire, located in central Scotland, within the FK10 postcode area. It lies on the southern bank of the River Forth, opposite the town of Kinross, and is situated between the cities of Stirling and Dundee. The town has a long history as a centre for iron and steel production, with the former Alloa Steelworks being a significant part of its industrial past. Today, Alloa is a residential town with a mix of modern and traditional housing, and it serves as a local hub for shopping and services. The town is well connected by road and rail, with Alloa railway station providing regular services to Edinburgh and other nearby towns. The Alloa Tower, a 15th-century tower house, stands as a notable landmark and offers views of the surrounding area.

Local Data for Alloa

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Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Stirling Train Station 5.4 miles
Bridge Of Allan Train Station 6.9 miles
Falkirk Grahamston Train Station 7.4 miles
Camelon Train Station 7.4 miles
Falkirk High Train Station 8.2 miles
Dunblane Train Station 8.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

South Alloa 0.9 miles Keilarsbrae 0.9 miles Branshill 1.2 miles Sauchie 1.4 miles Fairfield 1.4 miles Clackmannan 2 miles Canbus 2 miles Throsk 2 miles Dunmore 2 miles Cambus 2.2 miles Tullibody 2.2 miles Fishcross 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Clackmannanshire
Ward Clackmannanshire South
Constituency Ochil and South Perthshire

Frequently Asked Questions about Alloa

What is the population of Alloa?
Alloa has a population of approximately 37,634 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Alloa?
Alloa is covered by the FK10 postcode district.
Where is the nearest train station to Alloa?
The nearest railway station to Alloa is Stirling Train Station, about 5.4 miles away.

Streets in FK10 30 shown View all streets

A876 1 A907 10 A908 3 A977 5 A985 5 Abercromby Place 1 Academy Street 1 Acer Crescent 1 Achray Court 1 Acorn Drive 2 Alex Shepherd Drive 1 Alexandra Drive 1 Alloa Eastern Link Road 1 Alloa Park Drive 2 Alloa Road 20 Alloa Waggonway 3 Anderson Lane 2 Andrew Hardie Drive 1 Anne Street 1 Argyll Place 1 Argyll Street 6 Arns Grove 3 Arnswell 1 Arran Court 2 Arrol Crescent 2 Ash Braes 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashley Terrace 6 Auchinbaird 2 Auld Kirk Road 1

Postcodes in FK10 50 shown View all postcodes

FK10 1AA FK10 1AB FK10 1AD FK10 1AE FK10 1AF FK10 1AG FK10 1AH FK10 1AJ FK10 1AL FK10 1AN FK10 1AP FK10 1AR FK10 1AS FK10 1AT FK10 1AU FK10 1AW FK10 1AY FK10 1AZ FK10 1BB FK10 1BD FK10 1BE FK10 1BF FK10 1BG FK10 1BL FK10 1BT FK10 1BU FK10 1BZ FK10 1DA FK10 1DB FK10 1DD FK10 1DE FK10 1DF FK10 1DG FK10 1DH FK10 1DL FK10 1DN FK10 1DP FK10 1DQ FK10 1DR FK10 1DS FK10 1DT FK10 1DU FK10 1DW FK10 1DX FK10 1DY FK10 1EA FK10 1EB FK10 1ED FK10 1EF FK10 1EG