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About

Rainhill ward is a distinct area in the northeast of the St. Helens borough, bordering the M62 motorway. It is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. The area is anchored by Rainhill Village, which provides local shops and services along Warrington Road. The ward includes the grounds of the former Rainhill Hospital, a significant historic site, with much of the land now redeveloped for modern housing.

The area is known for its connection to the early history of railways. The Rainhill Trials of 1829, a pivotal competition to select a locomotive design, took place here on a stretch of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. This legacy is commemorated locally. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, including Rainhill Stoops, offering recreational areas amidst the suburban landscape.

Area overview

On average Rainhill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainhill is £48,013 per year. There are 7 schools in Rainhill: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rainhill is home to around 11,426 people, with a population density of about 1,680.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rainhill Population
11,426
Population density
1,680.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.16(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.2(-38%)
Public order
7.35(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(-24%)
Other theft
3.5(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,741
94.04%
Other White
99
0.87%
Irish
94
0.82%
Other Asian
91
0.8%
Indian
77
0.67%
Total population: 11,422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,161
32.52%
No qualifications
1,741
17.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,704
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,302
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
924
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 9,719

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,436
49.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,576
31.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
465
9.37%
Other social rented
265
5.34%
Social rents from council
84
1.69%
Total households: 4,962

Property prices in Rainhill

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Rainhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,437 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainhill 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£335,000
Flats7£137,500
Semi-Detached64£230,000
Terraced28£155,000

10 years median price trend in Rainhill

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

All postcodes in Rainhill

L350PP

Lawton Road

L358PQ

King Edward Road

L356NN

School Lane

L358PH

Dorgan Close

L359LA

Stoney View

L356NE

Mill Lane

L359LT

Goldsworth Fold

L359LG

Dee Road

L358LQ

Chatsworth Road

L350QT

Lee Close

L358LB

Warrington Road

L354PP

Ellaby Road

L356PE

Warrington Road

L354NX

Tasker Terrace

L358LH

Warrington Road

L354QZ

Nottingham Close

L354QP

Brandreth Close

L354PR

Stapleton Avenue

L359LE

Trent Road

L359JS

Cartmel Drive

L358NQ

Sandhurst Road

L358PG

King Edward Road

L354QB

Field Way

L350PJ

Owen Road

L359LB

Rainhill

L359JP

Ryder Close

L358NU

Longton Lane

L359JB

Warrington Road

L358LD

Warrington Road

L354QQ

Bishopdale Drive

L356PX

Marley Close

L358ND

Sandon Close

L350QE

Epping Close

L354NW

Deepdale Drive

L354LJ

First Avenue

L350NF

Old Lane

L358QJ

Longton Lane

L358NT

Longton Lane

L350NB

Marian Drive

L350PD

Rockland Mews

L356PH

Lincoln Way

L350PS

Alness Drive

L358NY

Longton Lane

L358PS

Stephen Way

L350QX

Toftwood Gardens

L350LR

Warrington Road

L354LE

Warburton Hey

L358LG

Chatsworth Road

L354NN

Deepdale Drive

L354LY

Warrington Road

L350NR

Weaver Avenue

L358LF

Chatsworth Road

L356DA

Jackson Close

L354PL

Rainhill Road

L356NL

Mill Lane

L350QB

Railton Avenue

L358PD

Longton Lane

L350PU

Toftwood Avenue

L358LU

Millom Avenue

L354NZ

Ritherup Lane

L358LS

Brancker Avenue

L350NJ

Ribble Avenue

L354PU

Gardeners Way

L354NG

Mossdale Drive

L356PZ

Loyola Hey

L350LD

Victoria Trading Estate

L350NH

Swale Avenue

L356DD

Stonecross Drive

L359LF

Trent Road

L350QQ

Ashton Avenue

L359JE

Warrington Road

L359AB

Stephenson Grove

L350ND

Eden Close

L350NQ

Lowther Drive

L358NR

Ratcliffe Place

L356PD

Mooreway

L354LP

Warrington Road

L354NT

Swaledale Avenue

L354LN

Second Avenue

L354PZ

Stapleton Road

L350NY

Galston Avenue

L350LW

Old Lane

L350PT

Coylton Avenue

L350QP

Manor Avenue

L356QA

Bartholomew Close

L350LJ

Victoria Villas

L354LQ

Longton Lane

L350QL

Oakdene Court

L350QW

Elgin Court

L356PU

Thorndyke Close

L354LG

Longton Lane

L354NE

Mossdale Drive

L356PY

Porter Close

L350NW

Calder Drive

L358NH

Holt Lane

L359JY

Stoney Lane

L354QY

Elderswood

L350LP

Station Street

L350PL

Lawton Road

L356PT

Norbury Fold

Data Sources

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