Postcode insights

L35 9LS

Fairclough Close

Rainhill

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Detailed insights for L35 9LS

Overview

Postcode L35 9LS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Penny's Pit.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Rainhill North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,946 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rainhill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from L35 9LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Rainhill North near L35 9LS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 9LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 9LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPenny's PitSmallWalking directions to Penny's Pit
0.4 miThe Back FieldSmallWalking directions to The Back Field

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
3,364.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.47(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.7(+77%)
Public order
17.36(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.83(+43%)
Drugs
5.28(+35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
92.83%
Other Asian
9
3.59%
Indian
6
2.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.72%
Level 3 (A level)
44
20.75%
No qualifications
31
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.21%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
41.53%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.95%
Other social rented
12
10.17%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

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 9LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 9LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202519A, Fairclough Road, Prescot, L35 9JGDetachedFreehold£243,000
28 Apr 20253, Fairclough Road, Prescot, L35 9JGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
07 Jul 2025490, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 9JESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
27 May 20251, Dee Road, Prescot, L35 9LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
19 Feb 20255, Dee Road, Prescot, L35 9LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the L35 9LS postcode area, located within Rainhill North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 9LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Ann's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryLongton Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondarySaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 9LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 9LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 9JBWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLongton Lane Wine StoresLongton Lane, St. Helens, L35 4LGWalking directions to Longton Lane Wine Stores
0.2 miMorrisons DailyWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 8LDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-op FoodWarrington Road, St. Helens, L35 4LPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9LS, 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 021CE01006893
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 9LS

Is L35 9LS (Rainhill North) safe?

The area around L35 9LS records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9LS?

The median sale price around L35 9LS 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 9LS?

There are 10 schools close to L35 9LS, including St Ann's Church of England Primary School, Longton Lane Community Primary School (Good) and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 9LS?

The closest station to L35 9LS is Rainhill, about 407 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 9LS?

L35 9LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,946 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 9LS (Rainhill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 9LS 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.