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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 332 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
332
Deprivation level
4/10
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
120.05(+223%)
Drugs
59.5(+1470%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.22(+105%)
Public order
35.82(+255%)
Vehicle crime
30.88(+412%)
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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Pier Head area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pier Head over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats94£160,000
Terraced1£211,000

10 years median price trend in Pier Head

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pier Head.

All postcodes in Pier Head

L23SP

Water Street

L32DJ

Freemasons Row

L36BU

City Centre North

L22DP

Hackins Hey

L22NZ

City Centre North

L31QW

Georges Pierhead

L23YL

Exchange Flags

L29RF

Cook Street

L29SA

Lord Street

L32EL

Stockdale Close

L36ED

Vauxhall

L39DL

Fazakerley Street

L22HD

Dale Street

L31EE

Mann Island

L39AG

Chapel Street

L20PP

The Strand

L24SJ

Union Court

L30AY

Jesse Hartley Way

L32HB

Hatton Garden

L36ER

Blackstock Street

L39LP

Bixteth Street

L20NR

Castle Street

L30BQ

Waterloo Road

L36DL

Vauxhall Road

L36EL

Pall Mall

L31BJ

Princes Parade

L31DF

William Jessop Way

L36NG

Vauxhall

L39NS

Earle Street

L692QB

City Centre North

L29QA

Harrington Street

L29TJ

City Centre North

L31QY

Princes Parade

L27AB

City Centre North

L29XX

Harrington Street

L31QZ

William Jessop Way

L32FE

Hatton Garden

L39DD

Rumford Place

L39SY

City Centre North

L20NA

City Centre North

L20NZ

Fenwick Street

L20XJ

The Strand

L22HF

Dale Street

L22SX

Cheapside

L24TZ

City Centre North

L29QU

Cook Street

L31NW

Mann Island

L24SW

Castle Street

L30BX

Waterfront North

L31AN

William Jessop Way

L36AA

Highfield Street

L39AF

Union Street

L22AG

Eberle Street

L22DT

Tithebarn Street

L31DP

Brunswick Street

L31ED

William Jessop Way

L32HA

Hatton Garden

L31BA

Water Street

L36DJ

Marlborough Street

L36AG

Pall Mall

L36LH

Princes Gardens

L27ZH

Derby Square

L36AX

Cockspur Street West

L39AB

City Centre North

L22BW

City Centre North

L23PG

City Centre North

L27QB

Fenwick Street

L29TL

City Centre North

L29UB

Castle Street

L36EX

Ford Street

L39QJ

Back Leeds Street

L20SD

Drury Lane

L27SR

Strand Street

L31AX

Gibraltar Row

L39BZ

Rumford Place

L39QX

Union Street

L23PF

City Centre North

L31BH

Water Street

L31EW

Waterfront South

L31EX

Waterfront South

L22AW

Hackins Hey

L29QF

Harrington Street

L31DJ

William Jessop Way

L31LG

Tower Gardens

L37HS

Great Howard Street

L20NE

Castle Street

L22AE

City Centre North

L31BY

Pier Head

L37HF

Chadwick Street

L27LQ

Castle Street

L31EH

Mann Island

L36NE

Vauxhall

L23QT

Exchange Street East

L29QR

Harrington Street

L30AQ

Jesse Hartley Way

L31BD

Princes Parade

L24TR

Dale Street

L37HT

Great Howard Street

L31PZ

Waterfront South

L31SF

Water Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.