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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

L359LU

Kirkman Fold

L356PP

Meade Close

L354LD

Rainhill Road

L359JX

Stoney Lane

L350LN

Old Lane

L350NA

Marian Close

L354PF

Rainhill Road

L354QS

Brandreth Close

L350PG

St James Road

L354ND

Exchange Place

L356NT

School Lane

L356NG

Mill Lane

L354NF

Mossdale Drive

L356NH

Mill Lane

L354QG

Littondale Avenue

L354PJ

Rainhill Road

L358LX

Martin Close

L354LT

Warrington Road

L356PS

Anderson Close

L354NQ

Mossdale Drive

L354NU

Widdale Avenue

L358PB

Longton Lane

L354PA

Rainhill Road

L350PR

Birnam Drive

L350QJ

Dunbeath Close

L358PX

Justan Way

L358PL

King Edward Close

L350QG

Ashton Avenue

L358LR

Honiston Avenue

L354LU

Dane Court

L350QA

Railton Avenue

L356PN

Caxton Road

L356NB

Blundells Lane

L358PF

Vincent Road

L356PJ

Lincoln Way

L350PY

Palmwood Avenue

L359AA

Stephenson Grove

L356AA

Badgers Close

L358PT

Two Butt Lane

L354QF

Malhamdale Avenue

L354LX

Longton Lane

L359LH

Severn Road

L359LD

Trent Close

L350QS

Alva Road

L356NZ

Fairlie Drive

L350NP

Derwent Close

L359JA

Warrington Road

L358PY

St Winifred Road

L356NS

School Lane

L354LF

Warburton Hey

L358QB

Tarlton Close

L358NB

Holt Lane

L350NN

Calder Drive

L356NR

Norlands Lane

L350QN

Oakston Avenue

L354QJ

Deepdale Drive

L358PA

Longton Lane

L354AA

Ellaby Road

L359JU

Stoney Lane

L356PF

Warrington Road

L356NA

Blundells Lane

L356DF

Sandstone Close

L358PJ

Francis Close

L359JG

Fairclough Road

L354RA

Sherwood Close

L358PE

Vincent Road

L359LS

Fairclough Close

L350PZ

Heskin Close

L350NE

Old Lane

L350LS

View Road

L350PE

St James Road

L350LB

Victoria Street

L354LH

Park Avenue

L350LX

Christopher Close

L350PN

Fairlie Drive

L356DE

Briars Close

L358LJ

Ivyfarm Road

L354QL

Allendale Avenue

L350NG

Lowther Drive

L358PW

Amanda Road

L350NX

Warrington Road

L358PR

Amanda Road

L359LL

Hemmingsway

L354NR

Wensleydale Avenue

L359JR

Newby Avenue

Data Sources

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