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About

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.

Area overview

On average Rainhill South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 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 4 schools in Rainhill South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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
Detached25£365,000
Flats4£157,500
Semi-Detached31£233,500
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

L350NT

Fairlie Drive

L354LY

Fairlie Drive

L356PS

Anderson Close

L359AA

Fairlie Drive

L359LE

Trent Close

L359LH

Severn Road

L359LU

Hemmingsway

L356PF

Fairlie Drive

L350PD

Rainhill South

L350PU

Elmswood Avenue

L350QA

Railton Avenue

L350QJ

Dunbeath Close

L350QL

Owen Road

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

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

L350NH

Swale Avenue

L350NN

Calder Drive

L356DF

Sandstone Close

L356NH

Ashton Avenue

L350LY

Old Lane

L350PE

Owen Road

L350QN

Oakston Avenue

L350QW

Coylton Avenue

L359JQ

Kendal Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.