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About

Pier ward encompasses the coastal town centre of Walton-on-the-Naze, directly surrounding the historic pier and its adjacent greenspace, the Naze. The area is characterised by a mix of independent shops, cafes, and seafront accommodations lining the main streets. The topography slopes gently from the High Street down to the waterfront, where beach huts line the promenade.

The ward is defined by the Naze itself, a prominent headland of eroding red crag and London clay that provides a stark natural contrast to the built-up seafront. This open space of grassland and scrub is crisscrossed by walking paths, separating the central town from the more residential northern areas. The pier, a functional structure for angling and leisure, extends into the estuary waters.

Area overview

On average Pier has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 619 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pier is £33,660 per year. Pier is home to around 2,590 people, with a population density of about 5,765.8 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

619

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pier Population

2,590

Population density

5,765.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

323.55(+926%)

Anti-social behaviour

87.64(+657%)

Criminal damage and arson

79.92(+1159%)

Shoplifting

73.36(+973%)

Public order

64.09(+1152%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,145

82.72%

Other White

137

5.28%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

2.66%

Irish

1.66%

Caribbean

1.27%

Total population: 2,593

Economics

No qualifications

661

30.79%

Level 4 qualifications or above

384

17.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

315

14.67%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

306

14.25%

Level 3 (A level)

278

12.95%

Total 16+ residents: 2,147

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

721

54.37%

Owns outright

321

24.21%

Owns with a mortgage

211

15.91%

Other social rented

2.56%

Other forms of private rent

1.89%

Total households: 1,326

Property prices in Pier

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Pier area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £475,000.

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
Detached	3	£375,000	£345,300	£358,500	£425,000	£465,000
Flats	18	£118,500	£59,550	£93,750	£154,875	£164,500
Semi-Detached	2	£258,750	£194,625	£223,125	£294,375	£322,875
Terraced	2	£267,500	£233,750	£248,750	£286,250	£301,250

10 years median price trend in Pier

All postcodes in Pier

CO159SZ

Pier

CO159TJ

Pier

CO156AQ

Church Road

CO156AR

Thoroughgood Road

CO151PT

Marine Parade East

CO156BU

Beaconsfield Road

CO156PJ

High Street

CO151TU

Hayes Road

CO151SF

Pier

CO156EH

Holland Road

CO151NU

High Street

CO156QA

Carnarvon Road

CO159SL

Pier

CO159SQ

Pier

CO151SD

Station Road

CO151RR

Pier

CO159SF

Pier

CO151UZ

High Street

CO159SN

Carnarvon Road

CO156EG

Holland Road

CO156PW

High Street

CO151TD

Station Road

CO151ST

Arcade Chambers

CO151TA

Pier

CO156FA

Marine Parade East

CO151TP

Alexandra Road

CO156DS

Thoroughgood Road

CO156DA

Skelmersdale Road

CO151TJ

The Grove

CO151NZ

Rosemary Road

CO151TR

Alexandra Road

CO156BT

Pier

CO156DW

Thoroughgood Road

CO151NP

High Street

CO156AL

Harold Road

CO151PX

Colne Road

CO159TH

Pier

CO159TX

Pier

CO159SH

Pier

CO159TW

Pier

CO151UF

Beach Road

CO151SG

Pier

CO159ST

Pier

CO156DD

Thoroughgood Road

CO159TT

Pier

CO156AJ

Harold Road

CO156PS

High Street

CO151UJ

Marine Parade East

CO156QE

Carnarvon Road

CO156PU

Skelmersdale Road

CO151UH

Rosemary Crescent

CO151PQ

Pallister Road

CO159SU

Pier

CO159SJ

Pier

CO156EQ

Holland Road

CO151PS

Marine Parade East

CO156QH

Carnarvon Road

CO159SD

Pier

CO151SX

Station Road

CO159TL

Pier

CO151TX

Hayes Road

CO159TA

Pier

CO159TE

Pier

CO151SP

Station Road

CO151UG

Beach Road

CO156AN

Thoroughgood Road

CO151FA

Marine Parade East

CO156AG

Church Road

CO159TY

Pier

CO159SS

Pier

CO151TE

Rosemary Road

CO159SP

Pier

CO151TF

Central Parade

CO156EE

Carnarvon Road

CO151TL

The Grove

CO156JG

Marine Parade East

CO151SU

Arcade Mansions

CO156DT

Thoroughgood Road

CO159TQ

Pier

CO159TP

Pier

CO151PB

Rosemary Road

CO159SA

Pier

CO151NY

Rosemary Road

CO156PY

Station Road

CO159SE

Pier

CO151TT

Hayes Road

CO159SY

Pier

CO156PT

Chapman Road

CO151SE

Pier

CO151PP

Orwell Road

CO159TG

Pier

CO151TW

Station Road

CO151RS

Pier

CO156JF

Harold Road

CO151PL

Pallister Road

CO151TG

Rosemary Road

CO151PA

Rosemary Road

CO151NR

Pier

CO159TD

Pier

CO156PH

Carnarvon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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