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About

Rainhill North is a residential area situated in the northeastern part of the St. Helens borough. The locality is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar and post-war semi-detached homes alongside more modern developments. It is served by Rainhill station on the Liverpool-Manchester rail line, providing direct transport links. The area is primarily residential in nature, with local amenities centred along Warrington Road.

The community includes several local primary schools and is adjacent to the Rainhill Village conservation area to the south. A notable local feature is the preserved Sankey Canal, which runs nearby, with stretches accessible for walking. Open spaces include the playing fields of Rainhill High School and smaller recreational grounds, contributing to the area's green character.

Area overview

On average Rainhill North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainhill North is £43,043 per year. There are 3 schools in Rainhill North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rainhill North is home to around 5,443 people, with a population density of about 3,890.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainhill North Population
5,443
Population density
3,890.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.19(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.74(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(-4%)
Public order
6.8(-33%)
Other theft
2.39(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,174
95.06%
Other White
56
1.03%
Other Asian
47
0.86%
Irish
38
0.7%
Chinese
32
0.59%
Total population: 5,443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,272
27.73%
No qualifications
899
19.6%
Level 3 (A level)
859
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
639
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
483
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 4,587

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,067
44.09%
Owns with a mortgage
713
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
11.74%
Other social rented
205
8.47%
Social rents from council
62
2.56%
Total households: 2,420

Property prices in Rainhill North

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Rainhill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,437 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainhill North 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 Rainhill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£226,750
Flats1£67,000
Semi-Detached22£218,750
Terraced20£155,000

10 years median price trend in Rainhill North

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

All postcodes in Rainhill North

L354LQ

Longton Lane

L358PL

King Edward Close

L354QF

Malhamdale Avenue

L358LL

Norcliffe Road

L358PD

Longton Lane

L358LH

Warrington Road

L358PU

Two Butt Lane

L350NR

Weaver Avenue

L354PR

Stapleton Avenue

L350NP

Derwent Close

L354NG

Mossdale Drive

L358LF

Chatsworth Road

L358PX

Justan Way

L354LE

Warburton Hey

L354LU

Dane Court

L354LW

Second Avenue

L354PE

Rainhill Road

L354PP

Ellaby Road

L354QJ

Deepdale Drive

L354QY

Elderswood

L354NY

St Davids Close

L358ND

Sandon Close

L354NT

Swaledale Avenue

L358LS

Brancker Avenue

L358NU

Longton Lane

L358PE

Vincent Road

L354PZ

Stapleton Road

L354LZ

Warrington Road

L358LQ

Chatsworth Road

L354AB

St Ann Place

L354LN

Second Avenue

L358LX

Martin Close

L354QH

Bishopdale Drive

L354RB

Sunnydale

L358LT

Batey Avenue

L350LB

Victoria Street

L350LN

Old Lane

L350NL

Stour Avenue

L354PS

Stapleton Close

L358LU

Millom Avenue

L358NJ

Council Street

L358PH

Dorgan Close

L358QH

Ratcliffe Place

L358PF

Vincent Road

L358PP

Amanda Road

L354NS

Nidderdale Avenue

L354QP

Brandreth Close

L350LJ

Victoria Villas

L354QE

Garsdale Avenue

L354NL

Deepdale Drive

L358QB

Tarlton Close

L354LH

Park Avenue

L354QG

Littondale Avenue

L358PG

King Edward Road

L354NJ

Coverdale Avenue

L358LE

Chatsworth Road

L358LJ

Ivyfarm Road

L358QJ

Longton Lane

L354AD

Rainhill Road

L354NX

Tasker Terrace

L358PN

Amanda Road

L358PW

Amanda Road

L358NH

Holt Lane

L358NZ

Longton Lane

L354NE

Mossdale Drive

L358QA

Croston Avenue

L350LD

Victoria Trading Estate

L350LR

Warrington Road

L354NR

Wensleydale Avenue

L354QQ

Bishopdale Drive

L358PQ

King Edward Road

L354ND

Exchange Place

L358PB

Longton Lane

L358PR

Amanda Road

L359LY

Danby Fold

L350PZ

Heskin Close

L354PN

Ansdell Villas Road

L358LG

Chatsworth Road

L358NY

Longton Lane

L354PJ

Rainhill Road

L358NX

Longton Lane

L358PJ

Francis Close

L350LH

Victoria Terrace

L354NU

Widdale Avenue

L354PL

Rainhill Road

L350LA

Victoria Place

L358PA

Longton Lane

L354NZ

Ritherup Lane

L354PY

Stapleton Road

L359JG

Fairclough Road

L354LX

Longton Lane

L354NP

Wharfedale Drive

L354QL

Allendale Avenue

L358NB

Holt Lane

L358NG

Sandhurst Road

L354AA

Ellaby Road

L354NW

Deepdale Drive

L358NF

Sandhurst Road

L358NR

Ratcliffe Place

L359LG

Dee Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.