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About

The Pier Head is a historic waterfront area in Liverpool, located along the River Mersey. It is known for its iconic Three Graces—the Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building, and Port of Liverpool Building—which dominate the skyline. The area has been a key part of the city's maritime history, serving as a hub for trade and travel. Today, it features open spaces, memorials, and views of the river, making it a popular spot for visitors and locals alike.

The Pier Head is also home to the Mersey Ferry terminal, connecting Liverpool to Wirral, and the Museum of Liverpool, which explores the city's heritage. Events and festivals often take place here, drawing crowds to the waterfront. The area blends historic architecture with modern developments, reflecting Liverpool's past and present. Its proximity to other attractions, like Albert Dock, makes it a central point for exploring the city.

Area overview

On average Pier Head has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Pier Head is £45,600 per year.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
330
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Pier Head area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats92£162,750
Terraced1£211,000

10 years price trend in Pier Head

All postcodes in Pier Head

L20SU

Pier Head

L22BD

Cheapside

L22EZ

Dale Street

L24TA

Pier Head

L27NX

Pier Head

L29SQ

Lord Street

L31HU

Water Street

L31LL

Pier Head

L36DU

Oriel Street

L36LS

Pier Head

L20PQ

Brunswick Street

L22BL

Pier Head

L29SH

Cook Street

L29YH

Harrington Street

L31NY

Pier Head

L31EJ

St Nicholas Place

L36AD

Smithfield Street

L36LU

Naylor Street

L36NF

Naylor Street

L39HF

George Street

L22PP

Dale Street

L22DQ

Cheapside

L28UA

Covent Garden

L31PS

Pier Head

L30BH

Waterloo Road

L39UB

Fazakerley Street

L39PJ

Brook Street

L39PP

Edmund Street

L39RQ

Pier Head

L20QD

Water Street

L28TX

Old Church Yard

L30BU

Pier Head

L36AE

Pier Head

L36BS

Gascoyne Street

L36LR

Vauxhall Road

L36LY

Pier Head

L39AH

Earle Street

L39BB

Bixteth Street

L39LQ

Old Leeds Street

L20PJ

Brunswick Street

L22SB

Hadwens Buildings

L24TE

Sweeting Street

L27PQ

Mann Island

L29UW

Lord Street

L31NX

Pier Head

L36HU

Pier Head

L36LX

Pier Head

L27LS

Castle Hill

L27LA

Pier Head

L31QA

Georges Dockway

L30AB

Jesse Hartley Way

L36LT

Pier Head

L39EL

Pier Head

L39HT

Pier Head

L39TP

Pier Head

L22BP

Pier Head

L23AB

Pier Head

L23SW

Dale Street

L27AD

Pier Head

L28SZ

Rumford Street

L37HP

Galton Street

L31DX

Waterloo Road

L36DY

Pier Head

L39JR

Pier Head

L39RY

Earle Street

L39UL

Bixteth Street

L701AN

Pier Head

L39RE

Pier Head

L22SR

Pier Head

L23PQ

Exchange Street East

L27NU

Pier Head

L27QS

Fenwick Street

L31AR

William Jessop Way

L31DD

Georges Dockway

L31EN

Mann Island

L36AL

Hadwens Buildings

L36BW

Pier Head

L39AE

Pier Head

L39NA

Ormond Street

L39TX

Pier Head

L21AB

Pier Head

L27QH

Fenwick Street

L31AH

Water Street

L31AP

William Jessop Way

L39SJ

Pier Head

L28US

Rumford Street

L20RG

George's Dock Gates

L22LZ

George Street

L23SP

Water Street

L24UT

Dale Street

L27NB

Fenwick Street

L28AA

Drury Lane

L29XW

Pier Head

L36ES

Pier Head

L32DJ

Freemasons Row

L36BU

Pier Head

L36NB

Pier Head

L39UH

Bixteth Street

L22NZ

Pier Head

L22DP

Hackins Hey

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.