Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

NAVIGATION WAY, BB1 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVIGATION WAY, BB1 1EF.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB1 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British40.2%
Asian / British Asian54.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting216
Violence and sexual offences123
Anti-social behaviour108
Public order39
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.5 km
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Blackburn Central High School

Good900 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.6 km
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Audley Infant School

Good256 pupils0.7 km
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Audley Junior School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.8 km
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Longshaw Community Junior School

Good328 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
local_bar

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