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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 640 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
640
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
337.84(+987%)
Anti-social behaviour
88.8(+669%)
Criminal damage and arson
77.61(+1111%)
Public order
71.04(+1266%)
Shoplifting
60.62(+753%)
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

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Pier area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pier 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£375,000
Flats12£108,750
Semi-Detached4£207,500
Terraced2£272,500

10 years median price trend in Pier

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pier.

Data Sources

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