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About

Rainhill South is a residential area within the wider Rainhill village, located in the borough of St Helens. The area is characterised by its quiet streets and a mix of housing, including semi-detached and detached homes. It is situated near the Rainhill Village conservation area but maintains its own distinct identity.

The area is well-connected by the Rainhill railway station on the Liverpool-Manchester line. A notable local feature is the proximity to the Rainhill Trials site, where pioneering locomotive competitions were held in 1829, a history subtly reflected in some local street names and community interest.

Area overview

On average Rainhill South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainhill South is £51,934 per year. There are 4 schools in Rainhill South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rainhill South is home to around 5,576 people, with a population density of about 1,067.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainhill South Population
5,576
Population density
1,067 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.52(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.02(-72%)
Public order
4.84(-52%)
Shoplifting
3.23(-44%)
Drugs
2.87(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,178
92.86%
Indian
61
1.09%
Irish
55
0.99%
Other Asian
44
0.79%
Other White
39
0.7%
Total population: 5,576

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,776
37.09%
Level 3 (A level)
786
16.42%
No qualifications
784
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
614
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
405
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 4,788

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,289
54.48%
Owns with a mortgage
794
33.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
163
6.89%
Other social rented
56
2.37%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.52%
Total households: 2,366

Property prices in Rainhill South

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 in Rainhill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainhill South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced2£150,000
Detached24£356,500
Flats5£137,500
Semi-Detached38£231,750

10 years median price trend in Rainhill South

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

All postcodes in Rainhill South

L356NQ

Mill Lane

L356NE

Mill Lane

L359JA

Warrington Road

L350NW

Calder Drive

L350LF

View Road

L356PX

Marley Close

L350QT

Lee Close

L350LQ

View Road

L350QW

Elgin Court

L350RG

The Priory

L356NX

Chapel Lane

L359JY

Stoney Lane

L359JS

Cartmel Drive

L350PB

St James Road

L350PX

Elmswood Avenue

L350PR

Birnam Drive

L356PT

Norbury Fold

L359JN

Burton Avenue

L359JR

Newby Avenue

L350PN

Fairlie Drive

L350QL

Oakdene Court

L350QF

Ashley Close

L350NE

Old Lane

L350QP

Manor Avenue

L350PF

St James Road

L356PH

Lincoln Way

L356PE

Warrington Road

L356NA

Blundells Lane

L356NW

School Lane

L350QG

Ashton Avenue

L350QS

Alva Road

L359LZ

Hemmingsway

L356PB

Warrington Road

L350NJ

Ribble Avenue

L350QJ

Dunbeath Close

L350QB

Railton Avenue

L356NZ

Fairlie Drive

L354LP

Warrington Road

L359JX

Stoney Lane

L350QR

Ashton Avenue

L359AB

Stephenson Grove

L359JW

Burton Close

L350PY

Palmwood Avenue

L356PQ

Whitmoor Close

L350PS

Alness Drive

L354NH

Kingsdale Avenue

L356PU

Thorndyke Close

L350QH

Dunbeath Avenue

L350NZ

Ellon Avenue

L359JH

Arnside Avenue

L350NG

Lowther Drive

L358LB

Warrington Road

L359LA

Stoney View

L350PE

St James Road

L350QN

Oakston Avenue

L359LL

Hemmingsway

L359JU

Stoney Lane

L350LE

View Road

L359LF

Trent Road

L359JL

Lindrick Close

L354NQ

Mossdale Drive

L359AA

Stephenson Grove

L350LS

View Road

L359JB

Warrington Road

L356NG

Mill Lane

L359LE

Trent Road

L359LJ

Hemmingsway

L354LT

Warrington Road

L359LX

Kendricks Fold

L356NH

Mill Lane

L350NB

Marian Drive

L356PW

Sherman Drive

L350PA

Knowsley Road

L350PL

Lawton Road

L350PD

Rockland Mews

L350LX

Christopher Close

L350NT

Warrington Road

L350LU

Heyes Mount

L356PF

Warrington Road

L350PG

St James Road

L359JJ

Renwick Avenue

L350QD

Railton Close

L356QA

Bartholomew Close

L356PY

Porter Close

L350PP

Lawton Road

L359LD

Trent Close

L356PN

Caxton Road

L359LH

Severn Road

L356DF

Sandstone Close

L354LY

Warrington Road

L356NL

Mill Lane

L350NF

Old Lane

L356PP

Meade Close

L359ND

Stoney Lane

L350QE

Epping Close

L350QU

St James Mount

L350PJ

Owen Road

L350QX

Toftwood Gardens

L359LT

Goldsworth Fold

L356ND

Blundell's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.