Postcode L2 0SD 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.
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.
Pier Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 557.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Pier Head is £61,926 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from L2 0SD.
Pier Head near L2 0SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool James Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Patrick's Cross Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Patrick's Cross Memorial Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 95 | £130,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 |
| 2017 | £239 |
| 2018 | £250 |
| 2019 | £257 |
| 2020 | £242 |
| 2021 | £209 |
| 2022 | £215 |
| 2023 | £226 |
| 2024 | £205 |
| 2025 | £198 |
| 2026 | £183 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 0SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Apartment 201, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8AA | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Apartment 105, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8AA | Flats | Leasehold | £136,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Apartment 510, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8AB | Flats | Leasehold | £122,500 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Apartment 407, Reliance House, 20, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8AB | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Apartment 15, Halifax House, 5, Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 0NZ | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 |
In the L2 0SD postcode area, located within Pier Head, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L2 0SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 42 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Strand Street, Liverpool, L2 0PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 9SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Your Local | 31A Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HF | Walking directions to Your Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TA | Walking directions to M&S Food |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L2 0SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Banks
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Small
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L2 0SD 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.
The median sale price around L2 0SD in Pier Head is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to L2 0SD, 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.
The closest station to L2 0SD is Liverpool James Street, about 164 m away.
L2 0SD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L2 0SD 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).
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.