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L3 1BF

Princes Parade

Waterfront South

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Overview

Postcode L3 1BF 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 Moorfields, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
558
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

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

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from L3 1BF.

Flood risk

High

Pier Head near L3 1BF has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moorfields located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L3 1BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moorfields

N/A

Walking directions to Moorfields
0.6 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
5,522 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
116
48.33%
Other White
32
13.33%
Arab
30
12.5%
Indian
11
4.58%
African
9
3.75%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
59.75%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.66%
Other
8
3.39%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
122
81.33%
Owns outright
12
8%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.67%
Shared ownership
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

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 1BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 1BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Apartment 140, Alexandra Tower, 19, Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BFFlatsLeasehold£205,000
14 Feb 2025Apartment 127, Alexandra Tower, 19, Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BFFlatsLeasehold£160,500
24 Oct 2025Apartment 22, Alexandra Tower, 19, Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BDFlatsLeasehold£135,000
07 Mar 2025Apartment 25, Alexandra Tower, 19, Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BDFlatsLeasehold£170,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 153, Alexandra Tower, 19, Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BJFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the L3 1BF postcode area, located within Pier Head, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L3 1BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryThe Trinity Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryRiverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L3 1BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L3 1BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLiverpool, L3 1BTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express39 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalOld Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9NYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miSpar121 Great Howard Street, Liverpool, L3 7ATWalking directions to Spar

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 1BF, 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 Introduced2008-09-01

Frequently asked questions about L3 1BF

Is L3 1BF (Pier Head) safe?

The area around L3 1BF 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 1BF?

The median sale price around L3 1BF 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 1BF?

There are 3 schools close to L3 1BF, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), The Trinity Catholic Academy and Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L3 1BF?

The closest station to L3 1BF is Moorfields, about 871 m away.

How deprived is the area around L3 1BF?

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

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L3 1BF 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.