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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

L350NU

Warrington Road

L359JQ

Kendal Drive

L350PF

St James Road

L358NE

Sandhurst Road

L358PP

Amanda Road

L350LY

Old Lane

L350LE

View Road

L350NS

Warrington Road

L350LH

Victoria Terrace

L356PR

Sumner Close

L359JJ

Renwick Avenue

L358LT

Batey Avenue

L350LQ

View Road

L354AD

Rainhill Road

L350PB

St James Road

L350QR

Ashton Avenue

L354PB

Rainhill Road

L359JN

Burton Avenue

L359JL

Lindrick Close

L350QH

Dunbeath Avenue

L356NW

School Lane

L350LU

Heyes Mount

L358NG

Sandhurst Road

L350RG

The Priory

L358QH

Ratcliffe Place

L354NH

Kingsdale Avenue

L354QE

Garsdale Avenue

L354LL

Warrington Road

L350PQ

The Meadows

L354LZ

Warrington Road

L356DB

Mill Hey

L359JH

Arnside Avenue

L354AB

St Ann Place

L358NJ

Council Street

L356PL

Fawley Road

L359JZ

Stoney Lane

L358NX

Longton Lane

L356ND

Blundell's Lane

L356PQ

Whitmoor Close

L354QA

Greenough Avenue

L359LJ

Hemmingsway

L350PA

Knowsley Road

L350QF

Ashley Close

L358LL

Norcliffe Road

L356PB

Warrington Road

L350NZ

Ellon Avenue

L354QH

Bishopdale Drive

L350LA

Victoria Place

L358PN

Amanda Road

L359LZ

Hemmingsway

L350LT

Craven Road

L354QW

Roby Close

L358NF

Sandhurst Road

L359LY

Danby Fold

L350QU

St James Mount

L359ND

Stoney Lane

L354PN

Ansdell Villas Road

L359JW

Burton Close

L354PY

Stapleton Road

L350PW

Fairlie Drive

L356NJ

Mill Lane

L356PW

Sherman Drive

L350NL

Stour Avenue

L354PT

Teesdale Way

L350LL

Station Road

L358NZ

Longton Lane

L356NP

Hall Lane

L354PE

Rainhill Road

L350NT

Warrington Road

L359LQ

Dee Road

L354NP

Wharfedale Drive

L358QQ

The Crescents

L354LS

Warrington Road

L354LW

Second Avenue

L354PH

Rainhill Road

L354NY

St Davids Close

L350LF

View Road

L354PX

Brookfield Avenue

L356NQ

Mill Lane

L354NL

Deepdale Drive

L356NX

Chapel Lane

L359LX

Kendricks Fold

L354PS

Stapleton Close

L354PD

Rainhill Road

L358LP

Horwood Avenue

L354NJ

Coverdale Avenue

L356NY

Bishopdale Drive

L356QD

Oak Meadows Court

L350PX

Elmswood Avenue

L354QR

Braithwaite Close

L354QD

Ellerslie Avenue

L358PU

Two Butt Lane

L358LE

Chatsworth Road

L358QA

Croston Avenue

L354LA

Rainhill Road

L354NS

Nidderdale Avenue

L350QD

Railton Close

L354RB

Sunnydale

L350QY

Oaklands

L350LZ

Old Lane

Data Sources

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