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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

WA118AF

Moss Nook Lane

WA117JJ

Dairy Farm Road

WA118DD

Rainford

WA118EQ

Rookery Lane

WA118GJ

Rayrig Fold

WA118LA

Croxteth Drive

WA118LL

Berrington's Lane

WA118SZ

Sandwash Close

WA118RT

Rainford

WA117RE

Abbey Road

WA117JH

Dairy Farm Road

WA117LW

Spring Field

WA117RY

Rainford

WA118DX

Elm Gardens

WA118HF

Leyland Road

WA118JN

Garswood Avenue

WA118NT

Rainford

WA118PY

Wellfield

WA118BX

Arnian Way

WA118HA

All Saints Court

WA118JT

Duxbury Close

WA118LU

Rookery Lane

WA118QR

Hesketh Court

WA117RF

Abbey Road

WA117QQ

St Helens Road

WA117RT

Rainford

WA117SB

Rainford

WA117SJ

Alder Lane

WA117TE

Bushey Lane

WA118AN

Rainford

WA118AS

The Spinney

WA118BJ

Rainford

WA118EE

Rookery Lane

WA118GF

Alfred Street

WA118JP

Lathom Drive

WA118LP

Mill Lane

WA118NF

Rainford

WA118QH

Rainford

WA118RB

Crank Road

WA117JE

Mossborough Hall Lane

WA117JR

Dairy Farm Road

WA117LB

Bushey Lane

WA118EU

Queensway

WA118HD

Rainford

WA118ND

Mill Lane

WA118NZ

Hyde's Brow

WA118PG

Langwood Lane

WA118PQ

Rail Close

WA117LL

Buttermere Crescent

WA117TL

Rail Close

WA118DP

Fern Bank

WA118DT

Lime Grove

WA118HY

Old Lane

WA118JS

Astley Close

WA118PA

Hyde's Brow

WA118RH

Crank Road

WA117QT

Reed's Lane

WA118HB

Rainford

WA118AP

Heyes Avenue

WA118ES

Festival Road

WA118JQ

Old Lane

WA117LD

Buttermere Crescent

WA118EZ

Southern's Lane

WA118GN

Sandwash Close

WA118LW

Mill Lane

WA118NR

Muncaster Drive

WA118SQ

Randle Avenue

WA118BA

Rookery Drive

WA118DS

Lime Grove

WA118JY

Standish Drive

WA118NH

Rainford

WA118NN

Holiday Moss

WA118RN

Crank Road

WA118SN

Knowsley View

WA118BG

Eagle Crescent

WA118BW

Heyes Grove

WA118BZ

Alfred Street

WA118DE

Cartwright Close

WA118HQ

Whalley Avenue

WA118JF

Helen Bank Drive

WA118LY

Mill Lane

WA118NL

Heyes Avenue

WA118PX

Rainford

WA118QY

Rainford

WA118RJ

Crank Road

WA118RR

Rainford

WA117QX

St Helens Road

WA117JX

Rail Close

WA118AA

Meadow View

WA118AL

Heyes Avenue

WA118GL

Damson Grove

WA118HE

Rainford

WA118HG

Leyland Road

WA118JB

Rainford

WA118JJ

Old Lane

WA118NX

Rainford

WA118RP

Smethurst Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.