Postcode insights

L35 8QA

Croston Avenue

Rainhill

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Detailed insights for L35 8QA

Overview

Postcode L35 8QA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

14.7%

Approximately 14.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L35 8QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainhill North near L35 8QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eccleston Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 8QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.6 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill
1 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 8QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHenley ParkSmallWalking directions to Henley Park
0.5 miPenny's PitSmallWalking directions to Penny's Pit
0.2 miThe Back FieldSmallWalking directions to The Back Field

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
6,890.5 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
272
97.84%
Irish
4
1.44%
Indian
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
24.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
24.78%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
42.64%
Owns with a mortgage
40
31.01%
Other social rented
12
9.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.3%
Social rents from council
7
5.43%
Total households: 129

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 8QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 8QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202515, Croston Avenue, Prescot, L35 8QASemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
24 Feb 20255, Croston Avenue, Prescot, L35 8QASemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
19 Dec 202531, Amanda Road, Prescot, L35 8PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
19 Mar 20253, Amanda Road, Prescot, L35 8PNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£135,000
30 Jan 202620, Tarlton Close, Prescot, L35 8QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 8QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLongton Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondarySaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 8QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 8QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSparWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 9JBWalking directions to Spar
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 8QA, 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 8QA

Is L35 8QA (Rainhill North) safe?

The area around L35 8QA 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 8QA?

The median sale price around L35 8QA 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 8QA?

There are 11 schools close to L35 8QA, 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 8QA?

The closest station to L35 8QA is Eccleston Park, about 813 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 8QA?

L35 8QA 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 8QA (Rainhill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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