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L3 1AF

Mann Island

Waterfront South

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Overview

Postcode L3 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the Waterfront South 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 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
2.6%
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

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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 72 ft away from L3 1AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Pier Head near L3 1AF 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 L3 1AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street
0.4 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 L3 1AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miChavasse ParkSmallWalking directions to Chavasse Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
3,826.1 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
150
56.82%
Arab
58
21.97%
Other White
24
9.09%
Chinese
12
4.55%
Other Asian
6
2.27%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
64.62%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.92%
No qualifications
23
8.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.46%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
126
64.29%
Owns outright
30
15.31%
Owns with a mortgage
24
12.24%
Other forms of private rent
11
5.61%
Other social rented
3
1.53%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Waterfront South

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £300K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Waterfront South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £609,468.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterfront South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£412,500£269
Semi-Detached4£241,000£336
Flats47£220,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148,500£200,000£205,750
2017£175,750£213,500£300,000
2018£165,500£220,000£305,000
2019£158,000£240,000£275,000
2020£193,000£205,000£299,995
2021£181,500£255,000£275,000
2022£194,000£245,000£381,500
2023£187,250£264,250£440,000
2024£191,500£380,750
2025£212,500£251,000£412,500
2026£221,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£263£262
2017£239£308£200
2018£246£332£244
2019£233£319£332
2020£247£341£296
2021£250£285£250
2022£263£407£379
2023£280£389£324
2024£270£432
2025£292£312£269
2026£263£450
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterfront South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2026Apartment 311, 15, Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1ENFlatsLeasehold£185,000
04 Nov 2025Apartment 325, 15, Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1ENFlatsLeasehold£145,000
19 Dec 2025Apartment 601, 15, Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1ERFlatsLeasehold£215,000
19 Nov 2025Apartment 520, 15, Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1ERFlatsLeasehold£415,000
24 Oct 2025Apartment 806, 15, Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1ERFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the L3 1AF postcode area, located within Pier Head, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L3 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableCities in Schools at Unit 302Miscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L3 1AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L3 1AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressStrand Street, Liverpool, L2 0PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local42 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express11 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 9SAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miM&S FoodLord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TAWalking directions to M&S Food
0.3 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 L3 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Turner

Waterfront South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardWaterfront SouthE05015333
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pier HeadE02006934
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 062GE01034411
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2013-07-01

Frequently asked questions about L3 1AF

Is L3 1AF (Pier Head) safe?

The area around L3 1AF 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 L3 1AF?

The median sale price around L3 1AF in Pier Head is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L3 1AF?

There are 12 schools close to L3 1AF, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cities in Schools at Unit 302. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L3 1AF?

The closest station to L3 1AF is Liverpool James Street, about 173 m away.

How deprived is the area around L3 1AF?

L3 1AF 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 L3 1AF (Pier Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L3 1AF is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca Turner (Liberal Democrats).

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.