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Rainhill North

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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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rainhill North Population

5,443

Population density

3,890.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,174

95.06%

Other White

1.03%

Other Asian

0.86%

Irish

0.7%

Chinese

0.59%

Total population: 5,443

Economics

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

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

2.56%

Total households: 2,420

Property prices in Rainhill North

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 in Rainhill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,437 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£226,750	£174,000	£210,000	£256,375	£323,275
Flats	1	£67,000	£67,000	£67,000	£67,000	£67,000
Semi-Detached	21	£215,000	£167,000	£175,000	£250,000	£287,500
Terraced	20	£155,000	£96,922	£136,750	£191,250	£214,750

10 years median price trend in Rainhill North

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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