Rainhill South is a residential area located in the eastern part of St. Helens, Merseyside. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is situated near Rainhill Village, which offers local amenities such as shops, pubs, and schools. The area is well-connected by road, with the A57 providing easy access to St. Helens town centre and nearby motorways.
Green spaces are a feature of Rainhill South, with Rainhill Woods and the Sankey Valley Trail offering walking and cycling routes. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with several local events held throughout the year. Public transport links include regular bus services to St. Helens and Liverpool, making it a practical location for commuters. The nearby Rainhill station provides rail connections for longer journeys.
On average Rainhill South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 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 of residents in Rainhill South is £49,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Rainhill South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Rainhill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,000 up to £600,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £365,000; semi-detached at £230,250; terraced at £212,500; flats at £118,000.
10 years price trend in Rainhill South
L350QH
Dunbeath Avenue
L356PN
Caxton Road
L359JS
Burton Avenue
L359LA
Rainhill South
L354LY
Fairlie Drive
L350LF
View Road
L350NT
Fairlie Drive
L356PS
Anderson Close
L359AA
Fairlie Drive
L359LU
Hemmingsway
L359LE
Trent Close
L359LH
Severn Road
L350PD
Rainhill South
L350PU
Elmswood Avenue
L350QA
Railton Avenue
L350QJ
Dunbeath Close
L350QL
Owen Road
L356PF
Fairlie Drive
L350NE
Fairlie Drive
L356AA
Badgers Close
L356PB
Fairlie Drive
L358LB
Fairlie Drive
L350LZ
Christopher Close
L350NQ
Lowther Drive
L356DD
Briars Close
L359JR
Burton Avenue
L359LJ
Hemmingsway
L354NF
Mossdale Drive
L359ND
Stoney Lane
L356NY
Bishopdale Drive
L356QD
Fairlie Drive
L350NA
Marian Close
L350QR
Ashton Avenue
L356NG
Ashton Avenue
L356NJ
Mill Lane
L356PX
Marley Close
L356PZ
Loyola Hey
L350LE
View Road
L356PW
Sherman Drive
L359LL
Hemmingsway
L350PX
Elmswood Avenue
L350PS
Alness Drive
L356PT
Norbury Fold
L359AB
Fairlie Drive
L356DF
Sandstone Close
L350NH
Swale Avenue
L350NN
Calder Drive
L356NH
Ashton Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.