BB1 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Navigation Way, 0.1km from Park Place in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00063677 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NAVIGATION WAY, BB1 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVIGATION WAY, BB1 1EF.
258
32
£ 28,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BB1 1EF has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1EF. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 65,000
5 sales · Mean £ 65,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB1 1EF is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Brunel Nursery School
Blackburn Central High School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Audley Infant School
Audley Junior School
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Longshaw Community Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.7 km
- Jays Properties0.7 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.6 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Blackburn Tenpin0.4 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.6 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.5 km
- Dahna Lounge1.0 km
- Al Rija0.4 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.2 km
- ABC Foods0.9 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Burger Beats0.7 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.7 km
- Tasty Spot0.7 km
- The Pizza Shop0.7 km
- Top This Pizza0.7 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Sports Direct1.0 km
- Greens0.9 km
- Sugar Rush0.9 km
- Yex Oriental Store0.4 km
- WH Smiths0.8 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Observatory0.8 km
- Clifton Arms0.3 km
- Ivy Hotel0.8 km
- Longshaw Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Postal Order0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.6 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.8 km
- Cherry Tree3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bennington Street0.2 km
- Bennington Street0.2 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Crossfield Street0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11EF · Data under Open Government Licence