Postcode L35 9JS 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 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 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 0.6 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 South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,969 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Rainhill South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income per household in Rainhill South is £51,934 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from L35 9JS.
Rainhill South near L35 9JS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rainhill | N/A | Walking directions to Rainhill |
| 0.8 mi | Whiston | N/A | Walking directions to Whiston |
| 0.8 mi | Eccleston Park | N/A | Walking directions to Eccleston Park |
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 9JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 2, Cartmel Drive, Prescot, L35 9JS | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 25, Cartmel Drive, Prescot, L35 9JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 12, Burton Avenue, Prescot, L35 9JN | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 6, Newby Avenue, Prescot, L35 9JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 13, Newby Avenue, Prescot, L35 9JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the L35 9JS postcode area, located within Rainhill South, there are 8 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 | Secondary | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Longton Lane Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Luke's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L35 9JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Warrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Warrington Road, Knowsley, L35 5AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Byron Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2YD | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9JS, 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 9JS 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around L35 9JS in Rainhill is £235,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to L35 9JS, including Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (Requires improvement), Longton Lane Community Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L35 9JS is Rainhill, about 929 m away.
L35 9JS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,969 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 9JS 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).