Postcode insights

L35 0QS

Alva Road

Rainhill

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Detailed insights for L35 0QS

Overview

Postcode L35 0QS is located in a major urban area, within the Rainhill ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Rainhill South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainhill South is £51,934 per year. The nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Rainhill South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Rainhill South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from L35 0QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainhill South near L35 0QS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 0QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
6,534.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.38(-78%)
Public order
3.35(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.51(-86%)
Drugs
1.68(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.68(-81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
86.39%
Other Asian
11
3.48%
Other
6
1.9%
Other White
4
1.27%
Arab
4
1.27%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
35.23%
No qualifications
40
15.15%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
58.39%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Shared ownership
1
0.73%
Social rents from council
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Rainhill

Median price£231,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £275K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Rainhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £725,000.

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
Detached27£348,000£289
Semi-Detached53£235,000£241
Terraced26£169,000£208
Flats6£120,750£197

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£364,000£104,000£230,000£160,000
2026£280,000£150,000£225,000£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£285£185£235£187
2026£296£249£239£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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 0QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 0QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20259, Dunbeath Avenue, Prescot, L35 0QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,000
05 Feb 2026754, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 0NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
31 Mar 2025754, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 0NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
16 Dec 20258, Elmswood Avenue, Prescot, L35 0PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,950
28 Mar 202518, Elmswood Avenue, Prescot, L35 0PXOtherFreehold£250,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 0QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOakdene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryRainhill High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTower CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 0QS

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L35 0QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Donna Greaves

Rainhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Rainhill Independents

James Dunn

Rainhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Rainhill Independents

James Tasker

Rainhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Rainhill Independents

Member of parliament

Marie Rimmer

St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens South and WhistonE14001510
WardRainhillE05014131
ParishRainhillE04000026
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rainhill SouthE02001428
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 023AE01006888
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 0QS

Is L35 0QS (Rainhill South) safe?

The area around L35 0QS records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L35 0QS?

The median sale price around L35 0QS in Rainhill South is £231,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 0QS?

There are 6 schools close to L35 0QS, including Oakdene Primary School (Outstanding), Rainhill High School (Good) and Tower College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 0QS?

The closest station to L35 0QS is Rainhill, about 1,077 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 0QS?

L35 0QS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 0QS (Rainhill South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 0QS is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Donna Greaves (Rainhill Independents), James Dunn (Rainhill Independents) and James Tasker (Rainhill Independents).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.