Postcode L35 8LE 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 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.4 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.
Rainhill North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,868 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Rainhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from L35 8LE.
Rainhill North near L35 8LE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rainhill | N/A | Walking directions to Rainhill |
| 0.8 mi | Eccleston Park | N/A | Walking directions to Eccleston Park |
| 1 mi | Whiston | N/A | Walking directions to Whiston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penny's Pit | Small | Walking directions to Penny's Pit |
| 0.2 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 8LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 37, Chatsworth Road, Prescot, L35 8LE | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 15, Chatsworth Road, Prescot, L35 8LE | Terraced | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 19, Brancker Avenue, Prescot, L35 8LS | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 19, Batey Avenue, Prescot, L35 8LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 15, Batey Avenue, Prescot, L35 8LT | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the L35 8LE postcode area, located within Rainhill North, there are 6 primary and 1 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 | Longton Lane Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Ann's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L35 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 9JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Longton Lane Wine Stores | Longton Lane, St. Helens, L35 4LG | Walking directions to Longton Lane Wine Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 4LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8LE, 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 8LE records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L35 8LE in Rainhill is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to L35 8LE, including Longton Lane Community Primary School (Good), Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (Requires improvement) and St Ann's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L35 8LE is Rainhill, about 635 m away.
L35 8LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,868 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 8LE 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).