BB2 4GW
a residential postcode in Waterloo (Blackburn), Blackburn
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.7267 / 53°43'35"N
Longitude: -2.5042 / 2°30'15"W
OS Eastings: 366831
OS Northings: 425703
OS Grid: SD668257
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR BTYB.NT
Mapcode Global: WH971.HLRF
Plus Code: 9C5VPFGW+M8
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rr94
What Three Birds: gadwall.woodlark.peregrine
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Prospect Close, Blackburn BB2 4GW
Summary
BB2 4GW is a residential postcode in Waterloo (Blackburn), Blackburn. It was first introduced in September 2009.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Residential buildings were typically constructed from 2007 onwards.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is B.
Blackburn is a town, which had a population of 117,963 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 37 people resident in BB2 4GW, of which 17 were male and 20 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
BB2 4GW is in the Blackburn travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Blackburn with Darwen Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BB2 4GW is approximately 145m (476ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BB2 4GW
8d2: Hard-Pressed Living - Migration and Churn - Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BB2 4GW
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near BB2 4GW include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
BB2 4GW at other websites
- Air quality forecast for BB2 4GW at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at BB2 4GW at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near BB2 4GW at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near BB2 4GW at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near BB2 4GW at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to BB2 4GW at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near BB2 4GW at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near BB2 4GW at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near BB2 4GW at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of BB2 4GW are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections held recently. Please bear that in mind following the elections of 4th May this year. We will try to get the new data on site as soon as possible.
Unitary Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Ward
Ewood
Councillors
Elaine Whittingham (Labour)
Jon Baldwin (Conservative)
Jim Casey (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Blackburn
MP
Kate Hollern (Labour)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BB2 4GW.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BB2 4GW.
Primary
Meadowhead Junior School
Anglesey Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4QG
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
Meadowhead Infant School
Shorrock Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4TT
Community School
Ages 3 - 7
Good
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JJ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Hawkins Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2RY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5NX
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Secondary
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Witton Park High School
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Blackburn Central High School
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2HT
Free School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Our Lady and St John Catholic College
North Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF
Studio School
Ages 13 - 19
Good
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3HD
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Norden High School and Sports College
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
The overall school grade in this area is high.
