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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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 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-Detached54£222,750
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

L350LT

Craven Road

L358PF

Vincent Road

L358PP

Amanda Road

L350NZ

Ellon Avenue

L350RG

The Priory

L359JW

Burton Close

L354NS

Nidderdale Avenue

L354QB

Field Way

L354QP

Brandreth Close

L359LT

Goldsworth Fold

L359JP

Ryder Close

L350LJ

Victoria Villas

L350QU

St James Mount

L354NH

Kingsdale Avenue

L356NN

School Lane

L354LS

Warrington Road

L354NQ

Mossdale Drive

L354QE

Garsdale Avenue

L356PR

Sumner Close

L350NB

Marian Drive

L350NU

Warrington Road

L350PL

Lawton Road

L350QB

Railton Avenue

L350PQ

The Meadows

L354NL

Deepdale Drive

L358QB

Tarlton Close

L359LQ

Dee Road

L350PF

St James Road

L354LH

Park Avenue

L354LT

Warrington Road

L354QG

Littondale Avenue

L356PE

Warrington Road

L358PG

King Edward Road

L359JH

Arnside Avenue

L350NW

Calder Drive

L350PR

Birnam Drive

L354NJ

Coverdale Avenue

L354PA

Rainhill Road

L358QQ

The Crescents

L356PU

Thorndyke Close

L358LE

Chatsworth Road

L358LJ

Ivyfarm Road

L350PT

Coylton Avenue

L350QF

Ashley Close

L354PB

Rainhill Road

L354PF

Rainhill Road

L358QJ

Longton Lane

L359JJ

Renwick Avenue

L356DB

Mill Hey

L350PP

Lawton Road

L354AD

Rainhill Road

L354NX

Tasker Terrace

L359JY

Stoney Lane

L359LB

Rainhill

L350NF

Old Lane

L358PN

Amanda Road

L358PW

Amanda Road

L356NQ

Mill Lane

L356NZ

Fairlie Drive

L358NH

Holt Lane

L358NZ

Longton Lane

L354NE

Mossdale Drive

L358QA

Croston Avenue

L350LD

Victoria Trading Estate

L350LR

Warrington Road

L350PJ

Owen Road

L350QS

Alva Road

L354NR

Wensleydale Avenue

L354QQ

Bishopdale Drive

L356PY

Porter Close

L358PQ

King Edward Road

L350NS

Warrington Road

L350NX

Warrington Road

L350QT

Lee Close

L354ND

Exchange Place

L358PB

Longton Lane

L358PR

Amanda Road

L359JU

Stoney Lane

L359LA

Stoney View

L359LY

Danby Fold

L350QH

Dunbeath Avenue

L356PN

Caxton Road

L359JS

Cartmel Drive

L350NT

Warrington Road

L350PZ

Heskin Close

L354LY

Warrington Road

L354PN

Ansdell Villas Road

L358LG

Chatsworth Road

L358NY

Longton Lane

L359AA

Stephenson Grove

L359LU

Kirkman Fold

L350LF

View Road

L354PJ

Rainhill Road

L356PS

Anderson Close

L358NX

Longton Lane

L358PJ

Francis Close

L359LE

Trent Road

L359LH

Severn Road

L350LH

Victoria Terrace

L350PD

Rockland Mews

Data Sources

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