Postcode L35 8NQ 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 Eccleston Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Henley Park.
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.
Rainhill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rainhill North is £43,043 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L35 8NQ.
Rainhill North near L35 8NQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eccleston Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Eccleston Park | N/A | Walking directions to Eccleston Park |
| 0.6 mi | Rainhill | N/A | Walking directions to Rainhill |
| 0.9 mi | Prescot | N/A | Walking directions to Prescot |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Henley Park | Small | Walking directions to Henley Park |
| 0.5 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £348,000 | £289 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £235,000 | £241 |
| Terraced | 26 | £169,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,750 | £197 |
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 | £364,000 | £104,000 | £230,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £150,000 | £225,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £285 | £185 | £235 | £187 |
| 2026 | £296 | £249 | £239 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 8NQ.
In the L35 8NQ postcode area, located within Rainhill North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 8NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 9JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Longton Lane Wine Stores | Longton Lane, St. Helens, L35 4LG | Walking directions to Longton Lane Wine Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Sinclair Avenue, Knowsley, L35 5AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L35 8NQ, 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 8NQ 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.
The median sale price around L35 8NQ in Rainhill North is £231,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to L35 8NQ, 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.
The closest station to L35 8NQ is Eccleston Park, about 910 m away.
L35 8NQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 8NQ 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).
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.