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Pier Head

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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

L23YL

Pier Head

L29RF

Cook Street

L29SA

Lord Street

L31QW

Georges Pierhead

L32EL

Stockdale Close

L39DL

Fazakerley Street

L22HD

Dale Street

L20NR

Brunswick Street

L30BQ

Waterloo Road

L31EE

Mann Island

L36DL

Eaton Street

L36EL

Pier Head

L39AG

Pier Head

L36ER

Blackstock Street

L20PP

The Strand

L24SJ

Union Court

L30AY

Jesse Hartley Way

L31BJ

Princes Parade

L31DF

William Jessop Way

L32HB

Hatton Garden

L36NG

Pier Head

L39LP

Bixteth Street

L39NS

Earle Street

L692QB

Pier Head

L27AB

Pier Head

L29QA

Harrington Street

L29TJ

Pier Head

L29XX

Harrington Street

L31QY

Princes Parade

L31QZ

William Jessop Way

L32FE

Hatton Garden

L39DD

Rumford Place

L39SY

Pier Head

L20NA

Pier Head

L20NZ

Fenwick Street

L20XJ

The Strand

L22HF

Dale Street

L22SX

Cheapside

L24SW

Dale Street

L24TZ

Pier Head

L29QU

Cook Street

L29RL

North John Street

L31NW

Mann Island

L31AN

William Jessop Way

L36AA

Hadwens Buildings

L39AF

Union Street

L22AG

Eberle Street

L22DT

Bixteth Street

L27ZH

Pier Head

L31DP

Brunswick Street

L31ED

William Jessop Way

L32HA

Cheapside

L36AX

Cockspur Street West

L39AB

Pier Head

L22BW

Pier Head

L23PG

Pier Head

L27QB

Fenwick Street

L29TL

Pier Head

L29UB

Harrington Street

L36EX

Blackstock Street

L31BA

Water Street

L36AG

Pier Head

L36DJ

Marlborough Street

L36LH

Princes Gardens

L39QJ

Back Leeds Street

L20SD

Drury Lane

L27SR

Red Cross Street

L31AX

Gibraltar Row

L39QX

Union Street

L39BZ

Rumford Place

L22AW

Hackins Hey

L23PF

Pier Head

L29QF

Harrington Street

L31BH

St Nicholas Place

L31DJ

William Jessop Way

L31LG

George's Dock Gates

L37HS

Great Howard Street

L20NE

Pier Head

L22AE

Pier Head

L27LQ

Pier Head

L31EH

Mann Island

L31BY

Kings Dock Street

L36NE

Pier Head

L37HF

Chadwick Street

L23QT

Exchange Street East

L24TR

Dale Street

L29QR

Harrington Street

L30AQ

Jesse Hartley Way

L31BD

Princes Parade

L37HT

Great Howard Street

L22EE

Pier Head

L28AB

Water Street

L36EY

Carruthers Street

L31PZ

Pier Head

L30BG

Waterloo Road

L30BT

Waterloo Road

L31AF

Mann Island

L31BT

Pier Head

L31DZ

William Jessop Way

L31EL

Water Street

Data Sources

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