Postcode insights

L35 8NB

Holt Lane

Rainhill

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Detailed insights for L35 8NB

Overview

Postcode L35 8NB 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 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 nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Henley Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Rainhill North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Rainhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rainhill North is £43,043 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from L35 8NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainhill North near L35 8NB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 8NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill
0.6 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.8 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 8NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHenley ParkSmallWalking directions to Henley Park
0.4 miThe Back FieldSmallWalking directions to The Back Field

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
4,250.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.83(-44%)
Public order
5.03(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.31(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.59(-60%)
Other theft
2.16(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
96.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.37%
Other White
4
1.37%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.67%
Apprenticeship
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
40.83%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.67%
Social rents from council
3
2.5%
Other social rented
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 8NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 8NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 202640, Holt Lane, Prescot, L35 8NBTerracedLeasehold£160,000
18 Dec 20252, Longview Road, Prescot, L35 8LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
22 Aug 2025347, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 8LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
28 Nov 202531, Longview Road, Prescot, L35 8LNTerracedFreehold£165,000
30 Jun 202559, Longview Road, Prescot, L35 8LNTerracedLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the L35 8NB postcode area, located within Rainhill North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 8NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLongton Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 8NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 8NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miSparWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 9JBWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressSinclair Avenue, Knowsley, L35 5AFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miLongton Lane Wine StoresLongton Lane, St. Helens, L35 4LGWalking directions to Longton Lane Wine Stores
0.4 miLondisWarrington Road, Knowsley, L35 2UAWalking directions to Londis

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 8NB, 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 NorthE02001426
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 021AE01006890
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 8NB

Is L35 8NB (Rainhill North) safe?

The area around L35 8NB 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L35 8NB?

The median sale price around L35 8NB in Rainhill North is £231,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 8NB?

There are 10 schools close to L35 8NB, including Longton Lane Community Primary School (Good), Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy and St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 8NB?

The closest station to L35 8NB is Rainhill, about 991 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 8NB?

L35 8NB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,756 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 8NB (Rainhill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 8NB 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.