Myrtle Bank Terrace is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 4LW is located in the Ewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Myrtle Bank Terrace, Blackburn, BB2 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 4PE, BB2 4FS, BB2 4LN, BB2 4NS, BB2 4NR, BB2 4LP, BB2 4LQ, BB2 4FR, BB2 4FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 4LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB2 4LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 42.5% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 37.7% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 22.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 29.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.2% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 96.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myrtle Bank Terrace was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% higher than the Blackburn South & Lower Darwen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Myrtle Bank Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and the 187th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Myrtle Bank Terrace, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1998-11-20 | £86,719 |
BB2 4LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 3,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Bolton Road , BB2 4JQ | - not rated | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Jack Walker Way , Fernhurst Farm BB2 4JJ | - not rated | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Andrew Close , BB2 4NU | - not rated | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Infant School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Junior School Anglesey Street , BB2 4QG | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton High School Manxman Road , BB2 3ER | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Blackburn Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhurst Secondary SEBD School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | - not rated | 777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Hey School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | - not rated | 917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caff | 128 Livesey Branch Road | 259 yd | |
| Butty-licious | 424 Bolton Road | 310 yd | |
| Sodexo T/A Blackburn Rovers Hospitality& Kitchens | Ewood Park, Nuttall Street | 347 yd | |
| Sodexo T/A Blackburn Rovers Retail, Fanzone & Bars | Ewood Park, Nuttall Street | 347 yd | |
| R & S Community Cafe | Albion Mill, Albion Street | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon | 308 Bolton Road | 235 yd | |
| Ewood Park Working Mens Club | 316-322 Bolton Road | 236 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 1 Ewood | 267 yd | |
| The Gate | 166-168 Livesey Branch Road | 414 yd | |
| The Fernhurst | 466 Bolton Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Livesey Branch Road | 170 yd | |
| Romero's Blackburn Ltd | 314 Bolton Road | 235 yd | |
| Wokstar | 312 Bolton Road | 235 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 332 Bolton Road | 235 yd | |
| Nabil's Convenience Store Waffle Mania | 4 Ouseburn Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, Livesey Branch Road | 170 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Stores Ltd, Ewood Mill | 236 yd | |
| Co-Op (formerly Livesey Service Station) | United Coopertative Ltd, Livesey Branch Road | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sportlife Fitness Centre (Blackburn) (Closed) Ewood Park Ewood Park Nuttall Street | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Blackburn Rovers Fc (Ewood Park) EWOOD PARK EWOOD PARK NUTTALL STREET | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| The Mill Health Studio (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Blackburn & District Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Albion Street | indoor bowls | 358 yd |
| Blackburn Rovers Community Trust STEWART STREET | artificial grass pitch | 486 yd |
| St Andrews Church Of England Primary School (Closed) Scotland Bank Terrace | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Roman Road Community Pitch MANXMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Bank Hey Pool (Closed) Heys Lane | swimming pool | 739 yd |
| The Heights Free School HEYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Meadowhead Junior School ANGLESEY STREET | grass pitches | 938 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.