Property profile

9 Lee Close Rainhill

Map showing 9, Lee Close, Rainhill, Prescot

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Estimated sale price

£115,000

Flats sold in Rainhill

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold25 Sept 2025
£104,000Change since last sale: +£13,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+12% per yearSt. Helens annualised change (flats) since 2025: +2.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £182 per sq ft
£206 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£24 per sq ft (+13%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Rainhill
£130,000Estimate vs local median: −£13,000 (−9.7%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area53 m² / 570 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection02 Mar 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Sept 2025£104,000+22%
07 Dec 2020£85,000+118%
25 Jan 2002£39,000-

Local market

Property prices in Rainhill

Median price: £229,000
Price per sq ft: £239
Sales (last 12 months): 128
Typical range (middle 50%): £184K – £266K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £239 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
Detached28£330,000£280
Semi-Detached66£231,500£242
Terraced29£170,000£204
Flats5£130,000£182

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£355,000£104,000£228,750£160,000
2026£290,000£140,000£235,000£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£275£200£246£206
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 0QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 0QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 20259, Lee Close, Prescot, L35 0QTFlatsLeasehold£104,000
23 Oct 202533, Meade Close, Prescot, L35 6PPFlatsLeasehold£94,000
30 Jul 202537, Meade Close, Prescot, L35 6PPFlatsLeasehold£99,000
29 May 20265, Toftwood Gardens, Prescot, L35 0QXTerracedFreehold£165,000
03 Dec 202514, Toftwood Gardens, Prescot, L35 0QXTerracedFreehold£150,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Lee Close, Rainhill, RainhillLeasehold53 m²£69,000 (2015)
2 Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold54 m²£107,000 (2005)
3 Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold48 m²£98,000 (2005)
4, Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold52 m²£100,000 (2023)
6 Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold53 m²£106,000 (2006)
8, Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold53 m²£67,000 (2017)
10, Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold50 m²£88,000 (2022)
12, Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold53 m²£109,000 (2024)
13 Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold55 m²£33,000 (2011)
14 Lee Close, Rainhill, PrescotLeasehold56 m²£80,000 (2016)

Area insights for L35 0QT

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Overview

Postcode L35 0QT 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 South area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainhill South is £51,934 per year. The median sale price in Rainhill is £229,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,375 and £266,250. The nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Rainhill South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,322 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rainhill South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rainhill South is £51,934 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from L35 0QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainhill South near L35 0QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rainhill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 0QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
6,326.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.08(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-47%)
Public order
9.43(-7%)
Drugs
7.98(+105%)
Other theft
6.53(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
89.72%
Irish
6
2.8%
Other White
4
1.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.4%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
34.67%
No qualifications
36
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.56%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
46.22%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.17%
Other social rented
5
4.2%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Schools

In the L35 0QT postcode area, located within Rainhill South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for L35 0QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryOakdene Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.2 miNot applicableTower CollegeOther independent school
0.2 miSecondaryRainhill High SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L35 0QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 0QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTexacoFairlie Drive, St. Helens, L35 6PFWalking directions to Texaco