Postcode WA11 8EP is located in an urban city, within the Rainford ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Rainford area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rainford is £49,921 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rainford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Rainford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rainford is £49,921 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA11 8EP.
Rainford near WA11 8EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainford located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 in Rainford area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £384,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rainford
In the WA11 8EP postcode area, located within Rainford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 8EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 7 Church Road, St Helens, WA11 8HE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.