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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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 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
Detached29£370,000
Flats5£127,000
Semi-Detached52£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

WA118RG

Pimbo Road

WA117QJ

Longwood Close

WA117RS

Fairfield Gardens

WA118DJ

Beech Gardens

WA118ER

Holly Crescent

WA118EX

Derby Drive

WA118GQ

Lords Fold

WA118HU

Stanley Avenue

WA118PT

Pasture Lane

WA117RL

Rainford

WA117QR

Hilltop Road

WA117LP

Spring Field

WA117LQ

Buttermere Crescent

WA118AR

Heyes Avenue

WA118DA

Victoria Street

WA118EJ

Green Lane

WA118JU

Duxbury Close

WA118NY

Hyde's Brow

WA118PN

Rail Close

WA118QZ

Rainford

WA118RD

Crank Road

WA118SA

Rainford

WA117QN

Inglemoss Drive

WA117RP

Cherry Tree Lane

WA118AJ

Linear Bank Close

WA118BD

Heron Grove

WA118JR

Lathom Drive

WA118PU

Pasture Lane

WA118QQ

Festival Road

WA118RF

King's Moss Lane

WA118EY

Southern's Lane

WA118RS

Rainford

WA118SD

Tudor Close

WA118QF

Rose Drive

WA117JP

Reed's Lane

WA117RX

Rainford

WA117ST

Red Delph Lane

WA118AG

Moss Nook Lane

WA118AW

Heyes Avenue

WA118BT

Alfred Street

WA118EG

Rookery Lane

WA117PZ

Berrington's Lane

WA117JQ

Dairy Farm Road

WA118JX

Rufford Road

WA117SQ

Alder Lane

WA118DY

The Avenue

WA118EF

Rookery Lane

WA118EW

Derby Drive

WA118HZ

Harrison Drive

WA118JL

Astley Close

WA118SH

Junction Road

WA118DZ

Fern Bank

WA117JF

Mossborough Hall Lane

WA118AE

Moss Nook Lane

WA118DU

Ash Grove

WA118EB

Beech Gardens

WA118HS

Rainford

WA118LN

Mill Lane

WA118QB

Hopgood Crescent

WA118QL

Moss Nook Lane

WA118NJ

Rainford

WA118NU

Rainford

WA118PB

Reeds Brow

WA117RJ

Rainford

WA118LZ

Mill Lane

WA118AD

Parson's Brow

WA118AX

Kenway

WA118BN

Rookery Lane

WA118DL

Beech Gardens

WA118HJ

Rainford

WA118JA

Stanley Avenue

WA117RZ

Rainford

WA117JL

Rainford

WA117LJ

Keswick Way

WA117QS

Hilltop Road

WA118DN

Beech Gardens

WA118NS

Old Hall Gardens

WA118NW

Holiday Moss

WA118PD

Reeds Brow

WA118SJ

Junction Road

WA117JT

Rail Close

WA117LH

Coniston Way

WA117SH

Alder Lane

WA118DG

Cartwright Close

WA118QW

All Saints Court

WA117RB

Windle & Denton's Green

WA117RD

Windle & Denton's Green

WA117QL

Inglewood Road

WA117JG

Boundary Lane

WA117JY

Rail Close

WA117SG

Alder Lane

WA117SL

Fairfield Gardens

WA117SS

Siding Lane

WA117SX

Red Delph Lane

WA118BL

Rookery Drive

WA118BQ

Rainford

WA118GH

Mill Lane

WA118PL

Crawford Road

WA118QX

Alder Lane

WA117TF

Rail Close

Data Sources

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