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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, roughly 7.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pier Population
2,590
Population density
5,765.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
2,145
82.72%
Other White
137
5.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
69
2.66%
Irish
43
1.66%
Caribbean
33
1.27%
Total population: 2,593

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
721
54.37%
Owns outright
321
24.21%
Owns with a mortgage
211
15.91%
Other social rented
34
2.56%
Other forms of private rent
25
1.89%
Total households: 1,326

Property prices in Pier

Median price£152,500
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £193K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Pier area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £520,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£425,000£244
Terraced1£230,000£235
Semi-Detached3£195,000£215
Flats18£128,750£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pier

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pier.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£93,000£202,500£161,500
2017£320,000£105,000£245,000£205,250
2018£255,500£111,500£230,000£207,500
2019£282,500£127,500£200,000£216,500
2020£319,000£94,000£245,000£195,000
2021£372,500£135,000£264,000£215,000
2022£337,500£141,250£258,500£240,000
2023£317,500£126,000£310,000£208,750
2024£366,250£140,000£200,000£210,000
2025£375,000£120,000£215,000£267,500
2026£130,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pier.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pier.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£144£159£139
2017£208£173£193£175
2018£194£165£210£157
2019£179£186£206£183
2020£254£172£193£167
2021£263£196£221£157
2022£263£211£232£186
2023£234£212£225£178
2024£324£207£222£203
2025£220£177£174£375
2026£183£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pier.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pier in the last year.

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.