Postcode WA11 8RW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rainford ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Rainford area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rainford is £49,921 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.1 miles away.
Rainford has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Rainford has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 8RW.
Rainford near WA11 8RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rainford area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,272 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 | 27 | £389,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £147,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £247,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £213,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rainford
In the WA11 8RW postcode area, located within Rainford, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for WA11 8RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Mussell
Rainford - Elected 7 May 2026
Philip Corden
Rainford - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.