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About

Rainford ward is located in the northern part of St. Helens, Merseyside. It covers the village of Rainford and surrounding rural areas, known for its green spaces and agricultural land. The ward has a mix of residential properties, from historic cottages to modern developments, reflecting its evolution from a farming community.

The area is served by local amenities including shops, schools, and pubs, with strong community ties. Rainford retains a semi-rural character, with open fields and woodland, while remaining well-connected to St. Helens town centre and nearby cities like Liverpool. The ward also includes parts of the Lancashire Coal Field, highlighting its industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Rainford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rainford is £46,206 per year. There are 5 schools in Rainford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainford Population
7,846
Population density
281.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,547
96.21%
Other White
82
1.05%
Irish
42
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.32%
Other Asian
21
0.27%
Total population: 7,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,877
53.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,051
29.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
274
7.82%
Other social rented
166
4.74%
Social rents from council
66
1.88%
Total households: 3,504

Property prices in Rainford

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 in Rainford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£370,000
Flats5£127,000
Semi-Detached44£250,500
Terraced20£197,500

10 years median price trend in Rainford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainford.

All postcodes in Rainford

WA118RU

Rainford

WA117JD

Mossborough Hall Lane

WA117JN

Reed's Lane

WA117JW

Reed's Lane

WA117LE

Kendal Drive

WA117SE

Highfield Drive

WA117TD

Bushey Lane

WA118BY

Alfred Street

WA118PH

Henderson Drive

WA118RE

Fir Tree Close

WA117SY

Red Delph Lane

WA117LA

Ferny Knoll Road

WA117TA

Bushey Lane

WA117TB

Bushey Lane

WA118GP

Lords Fold

WA118HH

Lakeside Gardens

WA118JE

Graces Close

WA118PF

Reeds Brow

WA118SW

Rainford

WA118NQ

Holiday Moss

WA118NE

Rainford

WA118LG

Rainford

WA117LG

Kendal Close

WA117SR

Siding Lane

WA118AT

Norwood Grove

WA118BS

The Avenue

WA118EL

Carter Avenue

WA118FZ

Linear Bank Close

WA118QG

Rose Drive

WA117RN

Fairfield Gardens

WA118EA

Moss Brow

WA117AN

Peet Meadow

WA117PY

Berrington's Lane

WA117RU

Fairfield Gardens

WA118BH

Finch Avenue

WA118BP

Massam Close

WA118BU

Arnian Road

WA118DQ

Victoria Street

WA118JW

Garswood Avenue

WA118LE

Lakeside Court

WA118PE

Reeds Brow

WA118QS

Moss Lane

WA118QU

Rainford

WA118AU

Sandon Grove

WA117LN

Bushey Lane

WA118AH

The Spinney

WA118EP

Festival Road

WA118HN

Lords Fold

WA118JD

Old Lane

WA118PJ

Maggots Nook Road

WA118RW

Pimbo Road

WA117RG

Abbey Road

WA117RH

Sandy Lane

WA118NP

Holiday Moss

WA117JU

Rail Close

WA117LF

Kendal Close

WA117SA

Rainford

WA117SP

Rainford

WA118AY

Rainford

WA118EN

Walmesley Drive

WA118JH

Graysons Road

WA118QN

Rainford

WA118QT

Moss Lane

WA117QA

Berrington's Lane

WA117QH

Inglewood Road

WA117QW

Inglemoss Drive

WA117JZ

Rail Close

WA118BB

Eagle Crescent

WA118DW

Beech Gardens

WA118GG

Damson Grove

WA118HP

Dairy Farm Road

WA118JZ

Croxteth Drive

WA118RL

Crank Road

WA117SD

Rainford

WA117SF

Rainford

WA117SZ

Red Delph Lane

WA118AB

Lords Fold

WA118DB

Central Drive

WA118FY

Graces Close

WA118HR

Damson Grove

WA118HT

Eden Avenue

WA118JG

Helen Bank Drive

WA118RA

Crank Road

WA118DH

Rainford

WA117QP

St Helens Road

WA118SB

Dairy Farm Road

WA117PX

Inglemoss Drive

WA117RQ

Berrington's Lane

WA118AZ

Lakeside Gardens

WA118DR

Elm Gardens

WA118EH

Carter Avenue

WA118ET

Holly Crescent

WA118NG

Rainford

WA118QJ

Rainford

WA117JA

Rainford

WA118BE

Finch Avenue

WA118DF

Brookside Avenue

WA118GB

Cartwright Close

WA118LS

Mill Lane

WA118PW

Langwood Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.