Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

PIER HEAD, L3 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER HEAD, L3 1BY.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L3 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L3 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L3 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Pier Head, 1.2km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L3 1BY offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (395 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for L3 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00182944 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 1BY. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed23.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near L3 1BY are high at 395 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences425
Drugs276
Public order132
Anti-social behaviour126
Vehicle crime112

school Local Schools

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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils1.4 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils1.4 km
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The Studio School Liverpool

Good293 pupils1.5 km
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Good526 pupils1.5 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • City News0.2 km
  • J's News0.6 km
  • S&S News0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Exchange East News0.5 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.4 km
  • Mercure Liverpool0.4 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

103 nearby
  • G Bar0.5 km
  • Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.5 km
  • MANSION0.5 km
  • Mathew Street Live0.5 km
  • McGuffie's0.3 km
  • + 98 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

264 nearby
  • Bean0.6 km
  • Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.7 km
  • Bills0.4 km
  • BoBo0.3 km
  • Bold Street Coffee0.7 km
  • + 259 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Listo Burrito0.4 km
  • Marybone Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • Relish Grab and Go0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Clayton Square Express0.8 km
  • Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.9 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • James Street0.2 km
  • Moorfields0.6 km
  • Liverpool0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Georges Dock Way0.0 km
  • Port of Liverpool Building0.0 km
  • Georges Pier Head0.0 km
  • Georges Pier Head0.0 km
  • Goree0.1 km