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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

L350PU

Toftwood Avenue

L356PF

Warrington Road

L350QA

Railton Avenue

L350QJ

Dunbeath Close

L350QL

Oakdene Court

L354NU

Widdale Avenue

L354PL

Rainhill Road

L354QD

Ellerslie Avenue

L350LA

Victoria Place

L358LB

Warrington Road

L358PA

Longton Lane

L350NE

Old Lane

L354NZ

Ritherup Lane

L354PY

Stapleton Road

L359JG

Fairclough Road

L350LZ

Old Lane

L350NQ

Lowther Drive

L354LX

Longton Lane

L354NP

Wharfedale Drive

L356DD

Stonecross Drive

L359JR

Newby Avenue

L359LJ

Hemmingsway

L354QL

Allendale Avenue

L358NB

Holt Lane

L358NG

Sandhurst Road

L354AA

Ellaby Road

L354NF

Mossdale Drive

L354NW

Deepdale Drive

L358NF

Sandhurst Road

L358NR

Ratcliffe Place

L359LG

Dee Road

L359ND

Stoney Lane

L350LW

Old Lane

L354LD

Rainhill Road

L358NE

Sandhurst Road

L354QW

Roby Close

L356NY

Bishopdale Drive

L356QD

Oak Meadows Court

L358PS

Stephen Way

L358PT

Two Butt Lane

L350NA

Marian Close

L354PD

Rainhill Road

L354QZ

Nottingham Close

L356PX

Marley Close

L358LP

Horwood Avenue

L350QR

Ashton Avenue

L356NG

Mill Lane

L356NJ

Mill Lane

L356PZ

Loyola Hey

L350LE

View Road

L358LR

Honiston Avenue

L350LP

Station Street

L354LF

Warburton Hey

L354QS

Brandreth Close

L356PW

Sherman Drive

L359JE

Warrington Road

L359LL

Hemmingsway

L350PX

Elmswood Avenue

L354LL

Warrington Road

L350PS

Alness Drive

L354LG

Longton Lane

L358PY

St Winifred Road

L359AB

Stephenson Grove

L354PT

Teesdale Way

L356PT

Norbury Fold

L358LD

Warrington Road

L350NH

Swale Avenue

L354LA

Rainhill Road

L354NN

Deepdale Drive

L356DF

Sandstone Close

L350NN

Calder Drive

L354PU

Gardeners Way

L356NH

Mill Lane

L358NQ

Sandhurst Road

L358NT

Longton Lane

L359LS

Fairclough Close

L350LL

Station Road

L350PE

St James Road

L354PX

Brookfield Avenue

L354QR

Braithwaite Close

L350LY

Old Lane

L350QN

Oakston Avenue

L350QW

Elgin Court

L354LJ

First Avenue

L359JQ

Kendal Drive

Data Sources

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