Postcode insights

L35 8QQ

The Crescents

Rainhill

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Detailed insights for L35 8QQ

Overview

Postcode L35 8QQ 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 South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rainhill South is £51,934 per year. The nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Henley Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Rainhill South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Rainhill South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rainhill South is £51,934 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from L35 8QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainhill South near L35 8QQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 8QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill
0.7 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.9 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
552
Population density
5,344.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.14(-3%)
Shoplifting
9.97(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-45%)
Public order
4.36(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.49(-86%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
519
94.02%
Other White
11
1.99%
Indian
4
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.72%
African
3
0.54%
Total population: 552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
32.51%
No qualifications
98
22.12%
Level 3 (A level)
83
18.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
111
50%
Owns outright
75
33.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
8.56%
Other social rented
11
4.95%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.35%
Total households: 222

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 8QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 8QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 20259, The Crescents, Prescot, L35 8QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
24 Oct 20256, The Crescents, Prescot, L35 8QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
22 Aug 2025347, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 8LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
02 May 202518, Lindrick Close, Prescot, L35 9JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
15 Aug 202525, Cartmel Drive, Prescot, L35 9JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the L35 8QQ postcode area, located within Rainhill South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miSecondarySaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 8QQ

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

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 8QQ, 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 SouthE02001428
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 023CE01006891
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 8QQ

Is L35 8QQ (Rainhill South) safe?

The area around L35 8QQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near L35 8QQ?

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

What schools are near L35 8QQ?

There are 9 schools close to L35 8QQ, 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 8QQ?

The closest station to L35 8QQ is Rainhill, about 843 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 8QQ?

L35 8QQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,772 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 8QQ (Rainhill South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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