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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

L22DX

Cheapside

L23SX

Water Street

L24TG

City Centre North

L24TH

Dale Street

L27NQ

James Street

L27RB

Fenwick Street

L28TD

Water Street

L27NP

James Street

L32EN

Waldron Close

L36AS

Highfield Street

L36BF

City Centre North

L31DS

Georges Dockway

L31ER

Mann Island

L31QH

Princes Parade

L32BB

Marlborough Street

L36LP

Princes Gardens

L39BE

Old Hall Street

L39PE

Brook Street

L23XN

Dale Street

L29RL

North John Street

Data Sources

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