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About

The Pier Head is a waterfront promenade along the River Mersey, forming a central part of Liverpool's maritime history. Its open space is defined by the Three Graces: the Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building, and Port of Liverpool Building, which form a historic architectural line. The area functions as a public square and transport hub, with ferry terminals for services across the river. The layout facilitates views of the water and the distant Wirral peninsula.

Directly on the waterfront, the Pier Head is home to the Mersey Ferries terminal and the memorial to the engineers of the Titanic. The area includes the Museum of Liverpool, which documents the city's development. It is a focal point for events and provides a direct pedestrian link to the Albert Dock complex. The sound of ferry horns is a common feature here.

Area overview

On average Pier Head has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 362 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pier Head is £61,926 per year. Pier Head is home to around 6,672 people, with a population density of about 5,116.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
362
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pier Head Population
6,672
Population density
5,116.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
124.85(+235%)
Drugs
68.65(+1660%)
Vehicle crime
43.47(+626%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.17(+107%)
Public order
33.42(+230%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,175
62.59%
Other White
755
11.32%
Arab
351
5.26%
Irish
256
3.84%
Indian
238
3.57%
Total population: 6,670

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,472
53.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,639
25.45%
No qualifications
416
6.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
352
5.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
270
4.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,441

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,349
69.05%
Owns with a mortgage
416
12.23%
Owns outright
291
8.55%
Other social rented
185
5.44%
Other forms of private rent
106
3.12%
Total households: 3,402

Property prices in Pier Head

Median price£162,442
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £201K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £162,442 (about £221 per square foot) in Pier Head area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pier Head over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats112£162,442£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pier Head

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pier Head.
YearFlats
2016£131,950
2017£139,950
2018£154,500
2019£163,500
2020£169,000
2021£165,000
2022£170,000
2023£175,000
2024£161,500
2025£162,442
2026£158,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pier Head.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pier Head.
YearFlats
2016£244
2017£225
2018£256
2019£256
2020£300
2021£222
2022£223
2023£241
2024£226
2025£244
2026£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pier Head.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pier Head in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pier Head

Is Pier Head safe?

Pier Head records about 362 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pier Head?

The median sale price in Pier Head is £162,442 (about £221 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pier Head?

Pier Head scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pier Head sits around rank 20,528 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pier Head?

The average household income in Pier Head is around £61,926 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Pier Head

L39TP

City Centre North

L31PY

St Nicholas Place

L31LG

Tower Gardens

L36DL

Vauxhall Road

L28UA

Covent Garden

L30BX

Waterfront North

L39RQ

City Centre North

L36LP

Princes Gardens

L23SX

Water Street

L24TH

Dale Street

L31EJ

William Jessop Way

L39NS

Earle Street

L30BP

Regent Road

L27NU

City Centre North

L36DR

Naylor Street

L20NZ

Fenwick Street

L36NF

Naylor Street

L22EN

Tithebarn Street

L32ES

Addison Street

L24TG

City Centre North

L20AA

Water Street

L36NE

Vauxhall

L31SF

Water Street

L24UT

Dale Street

L24TE

Sweeting Street

L27RB

Fenwick Street

L27NE

Fenwick Street

L39EJ

City Centre North

L31FA

Waterfront South

L24SJ

Union Court

L27NP

James Street

L24SX

Castle Street

L36BE

City Centre North

L36DJ

Marlborough Street

L27ZH

Derby Square

L22AN

Cheapside

L20PJ

Brunswick Street

L701AN

City Centre North

L22NZ

City Centre North

L30BY

Waterfront North

L30BQ

Waterloo Road

L36EX

Ford Street

L32FE

Hatton Garden

L31AH

Water Street

L29QF

Harrington Street

L22BP

Moorfields

L36DA

Chisenhale Street

L39QX

Union Street

L31JH

Waterfront South

L20NR

Castle Street

L28TX

Old Church Yard

L24TQ

Dale Street

L29TJ

City Centre North

L22BW

City Centre North

L36ER

Blackstock Street

L39PH

Brook Street

L31DP

Brunswick Street

L31DX

William Jessop Way

L32HA

Hatton Garden

L20QD

Water Street

L31EA

Mann Island

L39AE

City Centre North

L27QH

Fenwick Street

L39GW

City Centre North

L36LU

Naylor Street

L39UA

Union Street

L31AN

William Jessop Way

L692QB

City Centre North

L31BH

Water Street

L20PP

The Strand

L36BF

City Centre North

L39BZ

Rumford Place

L31EX

Waterfront South

L29UB

Castle Street

L29XX

Harrington Street

L31AY

William Jessop Way

L36EL

Pall Mall

L27SR

Strand Street

L39RE

Chapel Street

L22AG

Eberle Street

L31BP

Georges Pierhead

L31BT

Waterfront South

L36ES

Pall Mall

L39TZ

Fazakerley Street

L28UD

Covent Garden

L37DB

Pall Mall

L30AB

Jesse Hartley Way

L39BS

City Centre North

L39LQ

Old Hall Street

L31DS

Georges Dockway

L32DJ

Freemasons Row

L29SU

City Centre North

L39PE

Brook Street

L22EE

Tithebarn Street

L27QS

Fenwick Street

L32HB

Hatton Garden

L29TL

City Centre North

L39HT

Old Hall Street

L28RA

Rumford Street

L31EE

Mann Island

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.