Postcode L35 4QP 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 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 £235,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £275,750. The nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Penny's Pit.
Rainhill North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,288 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Rainhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.1% 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.
The average income per household in Rainhill North is £43,043 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 193 ft away from L35 4QP.
Rainhill North near L35 4QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainhill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rainhill | N/A | Walking directions to Rainhill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Penny's Pit | Small | Walking directions to Penny's Pit |
| 0.4 mi | The Back Field | Small | Walking directions to The Back Field |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Rainhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £326,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £237,750 | £245 |
| Terraced | 31 | £170,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £352,500 | £104,000 | £227,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £140,000 | £247,500 | £177,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £274 | £185 | £235 | £187 |
| 2026 | £275 | £200 | £253 | £209 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 4QP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 244, Rainhill Road, Prescot, L35 4LD | Terraced | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 13, Park Avenue, Prescot, L35 4LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 10, Tasker Terrace, Prescot, L35 4NX | Terraced | Leasehold | £127,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 16, Warburton Hey, Prescot, L35 4LF | Other | Freehold | £5,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 5 - 6, Station Street, Prescot, L35 0LP | Other | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the L35 4QP postcode area, located within Rainhill North, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Ann's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Rainhill Community Nursery | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Longton Lane Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2015. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L35 4QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 4LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Longton Lane Wine Stores | Longton Lane, St. Helens, L35 4LG | Walking directions to Longton Lane Wine Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 9JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L35 4QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Donna Greaves
Rainhill - Elected 7 May 2026
James Dunn
Rainhill - Elected 7 May 2026
James Tasker
Rainhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L35 4QP records about 41 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around L35 4QP in Rainhill is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to L35 4QP, including St Ann's Church of England Primary School (Good), Rainhill Community Nursery (Outstanding) and Longton Lane Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L35 4QP is Rainhill, about 84 m away.
L35 4QP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,288 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 4QP 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).