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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Rainhill North is £207,500 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £243,000. There are 1 schools in Rainhill North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 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

6/10

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

26.46(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.68(-29%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.98(-22%)

Public order

6.8(-33%)

Other theft

2.02(-69%)

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

Median price: £207,500

Price per sq ft: £226

Sales (last 12 months): 48

Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £243K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £226 per square foot) in Rainhill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainhill North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	3	£243,000	£280	£233,100	£237,500	£291,500	£330,300
Semi-Detached	25	£228,000	£244	£173,000	£195,000	£260,000	£283,600
Terraced	19	£170,000	£205	£125,300	£160,000	£186,000	£256,000
Flats	1	£150,000	£249	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainhill North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainhill North.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£225,000	£132,500	£95,000
2017	£206,500	£140,000	£119,500
2018	£148,500	£142,475	£112,500
2019	£519,600	£149,000	£118,000
2020	£182,500	£161,500	£116,050
2021	£265,000	£167,000	£130,000
2022	£250,000	£220,000	£150,000
2023	£270,000	£199,000	£147,000
2024	£345,000	£185,000	£170,000
2025	£228,500	£222,500	£165,000
2026	£232,000	£220,000	£170,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainhill North.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£161	£139	£131
2017	£223	£155	£145
2018	£138	£159	£144
2019	—	£174	£147
2020	£213	£183	£143
2021	£276	£194	£168
2022	£273	£223	£199
2023	£274	£229	£203
2024	£198	£203	£211
2025	£280	£235	£191
2026	£251	£245	£210

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.

Band A£1,602

Band B£1,869

Band C£2,136

Band D£2,403

Band E£2,937

Band F£3,472

Band G£4,006

Band H£4,807

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in Rainhill North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainhill North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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