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L2 7NT

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City Centre North

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Overview

Postcode L2 7NT 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 698.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.4× 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 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
699
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Pier Head has a high 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 698.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from L2 7NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Pier Head near L2 7NT 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 7NT
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
0.5 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L2 7NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miChavasse ParkSmallWalking directions to Chavasse Park
0.5 miSt John's GardensSmallWalking directions to St John's Gardens
0.5 miSt Patrick's Cross Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to St Patrick's Cross Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
139
Population density
2,038.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
329.45(+783%)
Vehicle crime
90.38(+1409%)
Drugs
88.44(+2168%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.28(+230%)
Public order
49.56(+389%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
58
42.34%
Other White
28
20.44%
Chinese
10
7.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
5.84%
Indian
7
5.11%
Total population: 137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
49.61%
No qualifications
34
26.36%
Level 3 (A level)
18
13.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
4.65%
Apprenticeship
5
3.88%
Total 16+ residents: 129

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
28
65.12%
Owns outright
6
13.95%
Other forms of private rent
4
9.3%
Owns with a mortgage
2
4.65%
Shared ownership
1
2.33%
Total households: 43

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 7NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 7NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 2026Apartment 10, 24, Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7NEFlatsLeasehold£39,999
20 Mar 2026Apartment 98, 6, Drury Lane, Liverpool, L2 0PHFlatsLeasehold£175,000
09 May 20256, Drury Lane, Liverpool, L2 0PHOtherFreehold£1,000,000
12 Jun 2025Apartment 2, Mason House, 48, Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LQFlatsLeasehold£110,000
23 Apr 2026Apartment 15, Halifax House, 5, Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 0NZFlatsLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the L2 7NT postcode area, located within Pier Head, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L2 7NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 mi16 plusThe City of Liverpool CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L2 7NT

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

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 7NT, 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 062FE01034410
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L2 7NT

Is L2 7NT (Pier Head) safe?

The area around L2 7NT records about 699 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 7NT?

The median sale price around L2 7NT 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 7NT?

There are 13 schools close to L2 7NT, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and The City of Liverpool College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L2 7NT?

The closest station to L2 7NT is Liverpool James Street, about 84 m away.

How deprived is the area around L2 7NT?

L2 7NT scores 7 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 7NT (Pier Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L2 7NT 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.