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.
PIER HEAD, L3 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER HEAD, L3 1BY.
263
35
£ 45,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, Cafe
264 nearby- Bean0.6 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.7 km
- Bills0.4 km
- BoBo0.3 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.7 km
- + 259 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: L31BY · Data under Open Government Licence