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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
5/10
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
29.06(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.24(-45%)
Public order
7.7(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.18(-20%)
Other theft
4.03(-39%)
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 107 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
Detached26£352,500
Flats4£157,500
Semi-Detached55£223,000
Terraced22£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

L356AA

Badgers Close

L356PB

Warrington Road

L350PB

St James Road

L354LQ

Longton Lane

L356DA

Jackson Close

L356NR

Norlands Lane

L358PL

King Edward Close

L359JZ

Stoney Lane

L359LD

Trent Close

L350PW

Fairlie Drive

L350QG

Ashton Avenue

L354QF

Malhamdale Avenue

L358LL

Norcliffe Road

L358PD

Longton Lane

L356ND

Blundell's Lane

L356NP

Hall Lane

L356NW

School Lane

L358LH

Warrington Road

L358PU

Two Butt Lane

L359JL

Lindrick Close

L350NR

Weaver Avenue

L350NY

Galston Avenue

L354PR

Stapleton Avenue

L356PL

Fawley Road

L356QA

Bartholomew Close

L359LX

Kendricks Fold

L350NP

Derwent Close

L354NG

Mossdale Drive

L356NB

Blundells Lane

L350QX

Toftwood Gardens

L354RA

Sherwood Close

L356NX

Chapel Lane

L350PN

Fairlie Drive

L350QY

Oaklands

L356PJ

Lincoln Way

L358LF

Chatsworth Road

L356PQ

Whitmoor Close

L358PX

Justan Way

L350NG

Lowther Drive

L356NL

Mill Lane

L359JB

Warrington Road

L350LX

Christopher Close

L354LE

Warburton Hey

L354PH

Rainhill Road

L356NE

Mill Lane

L350LS

View Road

L354LU

Dane Court

L354LW

Second Avenue

L354PE

Rainhill Road

L354PP

Ellaby Road

L354QJ

Deepdale Drive

L356PH

Lincoln Way

L356PP

Meade Close

L354QY

Elderswood

L356NA

Blundells Lane

L356NS

School Lane

L359JX

Stoney Lane

L354NY

St Davids Close

L358ND

Sandon Close

L350QE

Epping Close

L350QQ

Ashton Avenue

L354NT

Swaledale Avenue

L358LS

Brancker Avenue

L358NU

Longton Lane

L359JA

Warrington Road

L350LU

Heyes Mount

L350PY

Palmwood Avenue

L350QD

Railton Close

L350QP

Manor Avenue

L356PD

Mooreway

L358PE

Vincent Road

L354LP

Warrington Road

L354PZ

Stapleton Road

L354LZ

Warrington Road

L358LQ

Chatsworth Road

L359LF

Trent Road

L359LZ

Hemmingsway

L350LQ

View Road

L350ND

Eden Close

L350PG

St James Road

L354AB

St Ann Place

L354LN

Second Avenue

L358LX

Martin Close

L354QH

Bishopdale Drive

L354RB

Sunnydale

L356DE

Briars Close

L358LT

Batey Avenue

L359JN

Burton Avenue

L350LB

Victoria Street

L350LN

Old Lane

L350NJ

Ribble Avenue

L350NL

Stour Avenue

L350PA

Knowsley Road

L354PS

Stapleton Close

L354QA

Greenough Avenue

L356NT

School Lane

L358LU

Millom Avenue

L358NJ

Council Street

L358PH

Dorgan Close

L358QH

Ratcliffe Place

Data Sources

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