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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 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

L356PJ

Lincoln Way

L350PW

Fairlie Drive

L350NS

Warrington Road

L350NH

Swale Avenue

L350NX

Warrington Road

L356PS

Anderson Close

L350PU

Toftwood Avenue

L356NT

School Lane

L350NN

Calder Drive

L359JP

Ryder Close

L356PL

Fawley Road

L359LB

Rainhill

L356DD

Stonecross Drive

L350NQ

Lowther Drive

L356DB

Mill Hey

L356NS

School Lane

L356NN

School Lane

L356PR

Sumner Close

L356PZ

Loyola Hey

L350NU

Warrington Road

L350ND

Eden Close

L350PT

Coylton Avenue

L350LT

Craven Road

L359LU

Kirkman Fold

L350LY

Old Lane

L356NB

Blundells Lane

L350QY

Oaklands

L359JZ

Stoney Lane

L350PQ

The Meadows

L359LQ

Dee Road

L356DA

Jackson Close

L356NP

Hall Lane

L350LZ

Old Lane

L356NR

Norlands Lane

L358QQ

The Crescents

L354LS

Warrington Road

L356DE

Briars Close

L356PD

Mooreway

L350NA

Marian Close

L354NF

Mossdale Drive

L356AA

Badgers Close

L356QD

Oak Meadows Court

L350NY

Galston Avenue

L350QQ

Ashton Avenue

L359JQ

Kendal Drive

L350QA

Railton Avenue

L356NJ

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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