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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

L31SF

Water Street

L37HJ

Bath Street

L37HY

Kingsway

L39DG

Rumford Place

L39NG

Earle Street

L22AA

Pier Head

L22AN

Cheapside

L39BS

Pier Head

L701DX

Pier Head

L36NA

Pier Head

L37AS

Roberts Street

L20AA

Water Street

L22ET

Dale Street

L22JD

Dale Street

L24SA

North John Street

L31AY

William Jessop Way

L31BN

Pier Head

L31DG

Pier Head

L31JH

Pier Head

L36HB

Arley Street

L36BE

Pier Head

L36BY

Carruthers Street

L37DB

Lanyork Road

L39BY

Rumford Place

L39EJ

Pier Head

L20PL

Brunswick Street

L27LX

Fenwick Street

L28RA

Rumford Street

L31AT

William Jessop Way

L31QP

Pier Head

L36BT

Pier Head

L36DA

Chisenhale Street

L39BA

Bixteth Street

L39UA

Union Street

L29QJ

North John Street

L22EN

Cheapside

L22SH

Dale Street

L24SX

Pier Head

L30AD

Jesse Hartley Way

L32ES

Addison Street

L36BA

Lanyork Road

L36BN

Phillips Street

L39BW

Fazakerley Street

L39LU

George Street

L23XN

Dale Street

L28AD

Water Street

L39JQ

Pier Head

L30BP

Regent Road

L36EN

Princes Gardens

L36EP

Blackstock Street

L39PH

Brook Street

L39TZ

Fazakerley Street

L20AB

Water Street

L24TQ

Dale Street

L28TZ

Old Church Yard

L28UD

Covent Garden

L29RU

North John Street

L29SU

Pier Head

L31EG

Goree

L31BF

Princes Parade

L36DX

Paul Street

L39HG

Pier Head

L29TN

Pier Head

L30AZ

Jesse Hartley Way

L31BP

Georges Pierhead

L31QL

Goree

L36DR

Freemasons Row

L36LZ

Pier Head

L39BD

Pier Head

L39GW

Pier Head

L29RP

Mathew Street

L20PH

Brunswick Street

L23PH

Exchange Street East

L23PS

Exchange Street East

L24TX

Pier Head

L29QN

North John Street

L31PY

St Nicholas Place

L30BS

Kingsway

L31BG

Princes Parade

L31DL

Princes Parade

L31EA

Mann Island

L36LQ

Princes Gardens

L39TY

Fazakerley Street

L20NB

Pier Head

L22QP

Pier Head

L24UQ

Union Court

L27NE

Fenwick Street

L27NT

Old Ropery

L36ND

Bevington Bush

L39BP

Pier Head

L39NY

East Street

L39PA

Pier Head

L39PY

Old Leeds Street

L27NQ

Pier Head

L20RD

Exchange Street West

L22DX

Cheapside

L23SX

Water Street

L24TG

Pier Head

L24TH

Dale Street

L27NP

Pier Head

Data Sources

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