Navigation Way is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 1EF is located in the Blackburn Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navigation Way, Blackburn, BB1 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 1ER, BB2 3AF, BB1 1BW, BB2 3AQ, BB1 1BX, BB1 1BU, BB1 1TB, BB1 1BH, BB1 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB1 1EF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 47.1% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.9% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 37.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 45.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 54.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 8.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.5% | 19.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 38% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 9% | 2.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.6% | 28.6% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 25.5% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 23.6% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 20.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 57.8% | 40.2% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 74.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 74.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 13.5% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 5% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 50.4% | 6.5% | 43.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Navigation Way was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.6% lower than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Navigation Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 59th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Navigation House Navigation Way, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-09-12 | £70,000 |
| 3 Navigation House Navigation Way, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-04-17 | £65,606 |
| 9 Navigation House Navigation Way, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-01-31 | £69,674 |
| 8 Navigation House Navigation Way, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-01-31 | £61,477 |
| 1 Navigation House Navigation Way, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-01-21 | £66,600 |
BB1 1EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Bennington Street , BB2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Withers Street , BB1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Queen's Park Road , BB1 1SE | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Infant School Queens Park Road , BB1 1SE | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Feilden Street , BB2 1LQ | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | 2out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 588 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Tenpin | Unit D Peel Leisure, Mayson Street | 436 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Restaurant, Mayson Street | 436 yd | |
| Nando's | The Peel Centre, Lower Audley Street | 474 yd | |
| Dunelm Soft Furnishings Ltd Cafe Pausa | Dunelm, Lower Audley Street | 474 yd | |
| Al Rija | Unit A Lower Audley Street | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Arms | 48 Grimshaw Park | 301 yd | |
| Postal Order | 15-19 Darwen Street | 556 yd | |
| The Vic | 43-45 Darwen Street | 768 yd | |
| Q Lounge | St Peter Street | 813 yd | |
| The Observatory | Old Bank Lane | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 26 Mosley Street | 416 yd | |
| Sahad Kebab House | 18 Audley Range | 427 yd | |
| Kings Castle (American Burgers and Waffles) | 49-51 Darwen Street | 667 yd | |
| DNKD | 60 Darwen Street | 718 yd | |
| Taste of India | 31 Mincing Lane | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Supermarket | Unit 3, Europa House, Bennington Street | 268 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, Grimshaw Park | 283 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Unit 4 Nova Scotia Retail Park, Bolton Road | 568 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrison Supermarket, Railway Road | 847 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 25 King Street | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S And St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School BENNINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Planet Ice Blackburn Arena GRIMSHAW RETAIL PARK | ice rinks | 371 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackburn Centre) (Closed) Mayson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Probodies Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Blackburn Youth Zone JUBILEE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Blackburn Golf Centre And Driving Range (Closed) Haslingden Road | golf | 651 yd |
| Blackburn Central High School With Crosshill HASLINGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Audley Community Junior School AUDLEY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL AUDLEY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL QUEENS PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 705 yd |
| Audley Centre CHESTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| West End Youth And Community Centre (Closed) Clayton Street | 918 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.