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L2 0QD

Water Street

City Centre North

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Overview

Postcode L2 0QD is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre North ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Pier Head area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 557.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pier Head is £61,926 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool James Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
558
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Pier Head has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pier Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 557.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Pier Head is £61,926 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from L2 0QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Pier Head near L2 0QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool James Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L2 0QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street
0.2 mi

Moorfields

N/A

Walking directions to Moorfields
0.6 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L2 0QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChavasse ParkSmallWalking directions to Chavasse Park
0.5 miSt Patrick's Cross Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to St Patrick's Cross Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
19,934.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
185.88(+398%)
Drugs
150.13(+3749%)
Anti-social behaviour
76.85(+328%)
Public order
70.6(+597%)
Other theft
44.68(+577%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
46.23%
Arab
43
14.1%
Other White
29
9.51%
Irish
20
6.56%
Indian
19
6.23%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
59.73%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.38%
No qualifications
16
5.37%
Other
12
4.03%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
207
89.22%
Other social rented
12
5.17%
Owns outright
7
3.02%
Owns with a mortgage
3
1.29%
Social rents from council
2
0.86%
Total households: 232

Property prices in City Centre North

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £172K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) in City Centre North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats95£130,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City Centre North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre North.
YearFlats
2016£122,495
2017£131,857
2018£125,000
2019£125,000
2020£99,975
2021£127,500
2022£134,500
2023£123,750
2024£124,250
2025£127,000
2026£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre North.
YearFlats
2016£228
2017£239
2018£250
2019£257
2020£242
2021£209
2022£215
2023£226
2024£205
2025£198
2026£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City Centre North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 0QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 0QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025Apartment 510, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8ABFlatsLeasehold£122,500
06 Jun 2025Apartment 407, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8ABFlatsLeasehold£95,000
20 Jun 2025Apartment 201, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8AAFlatsLeasehold£160,000
13 Feb 2025Apartment 105, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8AAFlatsLeasehold£136,500
23 Apr 2026Apartment 15, Halifax House, 5, Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 0NZFlatsLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the L2 0QD postcode area, located within Pier Head, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L2 0QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.8 mi16 plusThe City of Liverpool CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L2 0QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L2 0QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local42 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco ExpressStrand Street, Liverpool, L2 0PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express11 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 9SAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miYour Local31A Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HFWalking directions to Your Local
0.2 miM&S FoodLord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TAWalking directions to M&S Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,546
Band E£3,112
Band F£3,678
Band G£4,244
Band H£5,093

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L2 0QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Banks

City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nick Small

City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardCity Centre NorthE05015288
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pier HeadE02006934
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 062GE01034411
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about L2 0QD

Is L2 0QD (Pier Head) safe?

The area around L2 0QD records about 558 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near L2 0QD?

The median sale price around L2 0QD in Pier Head is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L2 0QD?

There are 13 schools close to L2 0QD, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The City of Liverpool College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L2 0QD?

The closest station to L2 0QD is Liverpool James Street, about 168 m away.

How deprived is the area around L2 0QD?

L2 0QD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L2 0QD (Pier Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L2 0QD is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Banks (Labour Party) and Nick Small (Labour Party).

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.