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Rainhill South

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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 very low 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
2/10
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
20.8(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-66%)
Public order
5.02(-50%)
Other theft
3.41(-48%)
Shoplifting
2.87(-50%)
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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Detached21£365,000
Flats3£177,500
Semi-Detached26£230,000
Terraced1£260,000

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

L359JS

Cartmel Drive

L350NT

Warrington Road

L354LY

Warrington Road

L359AA

Stephenson Grove

L359LU

Kirkman Fold

L350LF

View Road

L356PS

Anderson Close

L359LE

Trent Road

L359LH

Severn Road

L350PD

Rockland Mews

L350PU

Toftwood Avenue

L356PF

Warrington Road

L350QA

Railton Avenue

L350QJ

Dunbeath Close

L350QL

Oakdene Court

L358LB

Warrington Road

L350NE

Old Lane

L350LZ

Old Lane

L350NQ

Lowther Drive

L356DD

Stonecross Drive

L359JR

Newby Avenue

L359LJ

Hemmingsway

L354NF

Mossdale Drive

L359ND

Stoney Lane

L356QD

Oak Meadows Court

L350NA

Marian Close

L356PX

Marley Close

L350QR

Ashton Avenue

L356NG

Mill Lane

L356NJ

Mill Lane

L356PZ

Loyola Hey

L350LE

View Road

L356PW

Sherman Drive

L359LL

Hemmingsway

L350PX

Elmswood Avenue

L350PS

Alness Drive

L359AB

Stephenson Grove

L356PT

Norbury Fold

L350NH

Swale Avenue

L356DF

Sandstone Close

L350NN

Calder Drive

L356NH

Mill Lane

L350PE

St James Road

L350LY

Old Lane

L350QN

Oakston Avenue

L350QW

Elgin Court

L359JQ

Kendal Drive

Data Sources

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