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About

The Pier area centres around a Victorian pleasure pier extending over the English Channel. The structure features a domed pavilion at its seaward end and is a focal point for leisurely walks. Adjacent greenspace and a paved promenade, known as the Wish Tower Slopes, provide direct access to the shingle beach below.

A notable feature is the Waterfront carousel, housed in a contemporary glass building near the pier's entrance. The area is lined with traditional hospitality venues, including cafes and fish and chip shops, catering to visitors along the seafront.

Area overview

On average Pier has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pier is £42,194 per year. There are 1 schools in Pier: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pier is home to around 8,424 people, with a population density of about 10,111.6 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

212

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pier Population

8,424

Population density

10,111.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

103.63(+229%)

Anti-social behaviour

54.49(+371%)

Shoplifting

26.83(+235%)

Public order

24.45(+300%)

Criminal damage and arson

21.01(+226%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,046

59.91%

Other White

1,721

20.43%

Other Asian

238

2.83%

Other

222

2.64%

African

208

2.47%

Total population: 8,423

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,100

29.84%

No qualifications

1,415

20.11%

Level 3 (A level)

1,159

16.47%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

907

12.89%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

837

11.89%

Total 16+ residents: 7,037

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,222

55.3%

Owns with a mortgage

560

13.94%

Owns outright

534

13.29%

Other social rented

276

6.87%

Social rents from council

271

6.74%

Total households: 4,018

Property prices in Pier

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 in Pier area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £444,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	34	£150,000	£96,300	£130,375	£176,875	£215,700
Semi-Detached	3	£322,000	£243,700	£278,500	£383,000	£431,800
Terraced	34	£245,000	£184,750	£212,000	£259,125	£296,425

10 years median price trend in Pier

Data Sources

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

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

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