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L35 4PA

Rainhill Road

Rainhill

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Detailed insights for L35 4PA

Overview

Postcode L35 4PA is located in a major urban area, within the Rainhill ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Nutgrove & Lea Green area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £50,432 per year. The nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.5 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
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Nutgrove & Lea Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Nutgrove & Lea Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £50,432 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Nutgrove & Lea Green near L35 4PA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 4PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill
0.8 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.9 mi

Thatto Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Thatto Heath

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
159
Population density
362.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.43(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-65%)
Public order
6.02(-41%)
Other theft
3.9(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
96.25%
Other White
3
1.88%
Bangladeshi
1
0.62%
Chinese
1
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.62%
Total population: 160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
42
31.11%
No qualifications
25
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
23
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 135

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
45.07%
Owns with a mortgage
29
40.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
7.04%
Other forms of private rent
3
4.23%
Shared ownership
1
1.41%
Total households: 71

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 4PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 4PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202582, Rainhill Road, Prescot, L35 4PFTerracedFreehold£120,000
08 Oct 20253, Gardeners Way, Prescot, L35 4PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£109,862
11 Sept 202555, Rainhill Road, Prescot, L35 4PBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£178,000
28 Mar 2025116, Rainhill Road, Prescot, L35 4PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
10 Mar 202630, Brookfield Avenue, Prescot, L35 4PXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£188,000

Schools

In the L35 4PA postcode area, located within Nutgrove & Lea Green, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 4PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLongton Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Ann's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miNurseryRainhill Community NurseryLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 4PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 4PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLongton Lane Wine StoresLongton Lane, St. Helens, L35 4LGWalking directions to Longton Lane Wine Stores

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 4PA, 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
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nutgrove & Lea GreenE02006936
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 025DE01032905
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 4PA

Is L35 4PA (Nutgrove & Lea Green) safe?

The area around L35 4PA records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near L35 4PA?

The median sale price around L35 4PA in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £231,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 4PA?

There are 8 schools close to L35 4PA, including Longton Lane Community Primary School (Good), St Ann's Church of England Primary School and Rainhill Community Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 4PA?

The closest station to L35 4PA is Rainhill, about 764 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 4PA?

L35 4PA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 4PA (Nutgrove & Lea Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 4PA 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.