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Pier Head

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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 362 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

362

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pier Head Population

6,672

Population density

5,116.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

124.85(+235%)

Drugs

68.65(+1660%)

Vehicle crime

43.47(+626%)

Anti-social behaviour

37.17(+107%)

Public order

33.42(+230%)

North West average

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

Economics

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

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

Median price£162,442

Price per sq ft£221

Sales (last 12 months)112

Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £201K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £162,442 (about £221 per square foot) in Pier Head area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pier Head over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Flats	112	£162,442	£221	£107,300	£130,000	£201,000	£286,262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pier Head

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pier Head.
Year	Flats
2016	£131,950
2017	£139,950
2018	£154,500
2019	£163,500
2020	£169,000
2021	£165,000
2022	£170,000
2023	£175,000
2024	£161,500
2025	£162,442
2026	£158,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pier Head.
Year	Flats
2016	£244
2017	£225
2018	£256
2019	£256
2020	£300
2021	£222
2022	£223
2023	£241
2024	£226
2025	£244
2026	£215

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail