Property profile

72 Stapleton RoadRainhill

Map showing 72 Stapleton Road, Rainhill, Prescot

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Estimated sale price

£260,000

Semi-Detached sold in Rainhill

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold06 Feb 2026
£262,000Change since last sale: +£0 (+0.1%)
Annualised change
+0.2% per yearSt. Helens annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +4.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £241 per sq ft
£271 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£29 per sq ft (+12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Rainhill
£229,000Estimate vs local median: +£33,000 (+15%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area90 m² / 969 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection21 Jan 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
06 Feb 2026£262,000+19%
21 Apr 2023£220,000-

Local market

Property prices in Rainhill

Median price: £228,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 117
Typical range (middle 50%): £183K – £264K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Rainhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£335,000£280
Semi-Detached62£229,000£241
Terraced25£170,000£197
Flats6£117,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,950£78,500£160,000£102,500
2017£272,500£85,000£149,950£122,000
2018£289,118£105,000£153,000£115,500
2019£311,750£96,500£162,500£120,000
2020£290,475£120,000£180,000£119,000
2021£302,500£153,000£180,000£132,500
2022£366,250£101,000£224,250£156,000
2023£322,500£159,500£214,000£171,000
2024£373,000£110,000£210,000£177,500
2025£363,000£104,000£228,750£160,000
2026£287,500£140,000£226,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£139£160£132
2017£211£126£162£145
2018£223£152£161£145
2019£204£164£180£148
2020£226£159£193£146
2021£258£229£191£168
2022£275£123£238£199
2023£274£209£244£208
2024£265£180£220£219
2025£277£185£235£187
2026£263£200£243£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rainhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 4PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202672, Stapleton Road, Prescot, L35 4PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000
22 Aug 202534, Stapleton Road, Prescot, L35 4PZTerracedFreehold£210,000
10 Mar 202630, Brookfield Avenue, Prescot, L35 4PXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£188,000
16 Jan 202631, Brookfield Avenue, Prescot, L35 4PXTerracedLeasehold£235,000
29 Oct 20255, Brookfield Avenue, Prescot, L35 4PXTerracedLeasehold£138,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
6, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotFreehold71 m²£164,000 (2021)
8, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold154 m²£170,000 (2012)
12 Stapleton Road, Rainhill, RainhillLeasehold71 m²£150,000 (2021)
18, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotFreehold81 m²£138,500 (2018)
20, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, Prescot-96 m²-
24, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold79 m²£115,000 (2015)
26, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotFreehold74 m²£85,000 (2013)
28, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotFreehold73 m²£105,000 (2018)
32, Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotFreehold89 m²£59,995 (2002)
34 Stapleton Road, Rainhill, PrescotFreehold88 m²£210,000 (2025)

Area insights for L35 4PZ

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Overview

Postcode L35 4PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Rainhill area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Rainhill North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainhill North is £43,043 per year. The median sale price in Rainhill is £228,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £182,500 and £264,000. The nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Penny's Pit.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Rainhill North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,518 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rainhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rainhill North is £43,043 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L35 4PZ.

Flood risk

Low

Rainhill North near L35 4PZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rainhill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 4PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill
0.7 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 4PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPenny's PitSmallWalking directions to Penny's Pit
0.1 miThe Back FieldSmallWalking directions to The Back Field

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
5,162.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.6(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.9(-67%)
Other theft
3.69(-44%)
Public order
2.95(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
98.43%
Other White
2
0.79%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Irish
1
0.39%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.43%
Level 3 (A level)
48
21.24%
No qualifications
45
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.52%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
48.18%
Owns with a mortgage
38
34.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.27%
Other social rented
7
6.36%
Social rents from council
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Schools

In the L35 4PZ postcode area, located within Rainhill North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLongton Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Ann's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miNurseryRainhill Community NurseryLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L35 4PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 4PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLongton Lane Wine StoresLongton Lane, St. Helens, L35 4LGWalking directions to Longton Lane Wine Stores
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSparWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 9JBWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCo-op FoodWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 4LPWalking directions to Co-op Food