Area Info for Rainhill (Merseyside)

Rainhill, Merseyside, UK

Rainhill is a village located within the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens in Merseyside, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles east of Liverpool and is known for its rich history and connection to the railway industry.

History

The village has a notable history dating back to the 19th century, particularly linked to the development of the railway. Rainhill is famous for the Rainhill Trials of 1829, a competition organised by George Stephenson to test locomotive engines. This event was pivotal in the development of railway technology and marked a significant milestone in the Industrial Revolution.

Transport

Rainhill benefits from good transport links, including proximity to major motorways such as the M62. The village is served by Rainhill railway station, providing regular train services to Liverpool, St Helens, and other nearby areas. Historically, the railway played a central role in the development of the village.

Community and Amenities

The village features a range of local amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities. It maintains a strong community spirit with various local events and activities. The area is also known for its green spaces and parks, offering outdoor leisure opportunities.

Economy and Development

Rainhill has experienced residential growth over recent years, with new housing developments contributing to its expanding population. The local economy is primarily residential, with many residents commuting to nearby cities for work.

Notable Landmarks

One of the most significant landmarks is the Rainhill Railway Village, which commemorates the village's railway heritage. The village also features historic buildings and churches that reflect its long-standing history.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Longton Lane Community Primary School0.37 miles
Longton Lane, Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside, L35 8PB
St Ann's Church of England Primary School0.65 miles
View Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0LQ
Rainhill Community Nursery0.68 miles
Deepdale Drive, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 4NW
Nutgrove Methodist Aided Primary School0.69 miles
Govett Road, Nutgrove, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NH
St Austin's Catholic Primary School0.75 miles
Heath Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NJ
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School0.83 miles
Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BT
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Centre for Learning (VA)0.94 miles
Cumber Lane, Whiston, Liverpool, Merseyside, L35 2XG
Thatto Heath Community Primary School1.00 miles
Hobart Street, Thatto Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QX
St Luke's Catholic Primary School1.03 miles
Shaw Lane, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5AT
Oakdene Primary School1.09 miles
Ashton Avenue, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 0QQ
Whiston Willis Community Primary School1.14 miles
Milton Avenue, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XY
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School1.15 miles
Albany Avenue, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 2QN
Tower College1.21 miles
Mill Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NE
Prescot Primary School1.22 miles
Maryville Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 2TA
Evelyn Community Primary School1.27 miles
Evelyn Avenue, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 2SP
Rainhill High School1.29 miles
Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY
Health
Clinic
Dudley Wallis Unit0.59 miles
Sandstone Drive,, L35 7LS
Rainbow Medical Centres (Branch Surgery)0.95 miles
99 Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QL
Thatto Heath Childrens Centre0.98 miles
30 Brisbane Street, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QT
Spinney Medical Centre1.33 miles
23 Whittle Street, Toll Bar, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3EB
Willow House Atc1.39 miles
Willow House, 168 Dragon Lane, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3QY
Whiston Health Centre1.61 miles
Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3SX
Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre1.61 miles
Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3SX
Prescot Primary Care Resource Centre1.64 miles
Sewell Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1ND
Prescot Primary Care Medical Centre1.64 miles
Sewell Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1ND
Prescot Pcrc1.64 miles
Park House Medical Centre, Primary Care Resource Centre, Sewell Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1ND
The O'hanlon Centre2.08 miles
Peasley Cross Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3DE
bpas St Helens2.22 miles
St Helens Hopsital, Sexual Health Department, Lwr Ground Floor, Marshall Cross Lane, St Helens, WA9 3DA
St Helens And Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.22 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3DA
Eccleston Medical Centre2.24 miles
Christ Church Hall Grounds, Chapel Lane, Eccleston, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 5DA
Specsavers Hearcare - Merseyside - St Helens2.24 miles
2-4 Bridge Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1NW
Hall Street Medical Centre2.41 miles
28-30 Hall Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DW
GP
Tree & Partners0.47 miles
Longton Medical Centre, 451 Warrington Road, Rainhill Prescot, Merseyside, L35 4LL
Chana0.47 miles
The Crossroads Surgery, 449 Warrington Road, Rainhill Prescot, Merseyside, L35 4LL
McNeilly & Partners0.53 miles
529 Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 4LP
Pitalia S & Partners0.92 miles
The Bowery Medical Centre, Elephant Lane, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5PR
Hanrahan & Partners0.95 miles
99 Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QL
Van Dessell & Partners1.33 miles
The Spinney Medical Centre, 23 Whittle Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3EB
Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre (Aston Healthcare)1.61 miles
Whiston Primary Care Resource Centre, Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Merseyside, L35 3SX
Cedar Cross Medical Centre1.61 miles
Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3SX
Whiston PCRC (Rahman)1.61 miles
Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Merseyside, L35 3SX
Options Whiston1.61 miles
Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Merseyside, England - Uk, L35 3SX
PARK HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE1.64 miles
Prescot Primary Care Resource Centre, Sewell Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1ND
Prescot Medical Centre1.64 miles
Sewell Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 1ND
Kurzeja & Partners1.77 miles
Four Acre Health Centre, Burnage Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4QB
Bethany Medical Centre2.05 miles
Bethany Medical Centre, 151 Grafton Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4GW
Dr P Gupta2.08 miles
Sandfield Medical Centre, 81 Liverpool Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PN
Sherdley Medical Centre2.22 miles
St Helens Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, Merseyside, England - Uk, WA9 3DA
Hospital
Scott Clinic0.17 miles
Rainhill Road,, WA9 5BD
Whiston Hospital0.86 miles
Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR
St Helens Hospital2.22 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3DA
Peasley Cross Hospital2.22 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, Peasley Cross,, WA9 3DA
Recovery First Widnes4.24 miles
Bennett, Widnes, WA8 0GT
Fairfield Independent Hospital4.26 miles
Crank Road, Crank, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 7RS
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust5.44 miles
Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 2AP
Broadoak Unit5.50 miles
Broadoak Unit, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PJ
Broadgreen Hospital5.52 miles
Thomas Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 3LB
Newton Community Hospital5.58 miles
Bradlegh Road, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8RB
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital5.64 miles
Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PE
Rathbone Hospital6.28 miles
Rathbone Hospital, Mill Lane, Liverpool, L13 4AW
Hollins Park Hospital - HQ6.48 miles
Hollins Park House, Hollins Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8WA
Hollins Park Hospital6.48 miles
Hollins Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8WA
Warrington Hospital6.71 miles
Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1QG
Spire Liverpool Hospital7.05 miles
Spire Liverpool Hospital, 57 Greenbank Road, Liverpool, L18 1HQ
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.47 miles
473 Warrington Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 4LL
Longsters Pharmacy0.52 miles
578 Warrington Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 4LZ
Rowlands Pharmacy0.87 miles
2-2a Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St.Helens, WA9 5QG
Heath Pharmacy0.88 miles
18 Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St Helens, WA9 5QW
Rowlands Pharmacy1.15 miles
1 Leslie Road, St Helens, WA10 3EQ
Neil's Pharmacy1.46 miles
32 Molyneux Drive, Prescot, Liverpool, L35 5DY
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy1.47 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cables Retail Park, Steley Way, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 5NQ
Boots1.47 miles
Unit D Block 4, Cables Retail Park, Prescot, L34 5NQ
Rowlands Pharmacy1.58 miles
67 Eccleston Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 5QH
Boots1.60 miles
42 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QJ
Boots1.61 miles
Whiston Health Centre, Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3SX
Four Acre Chemist1.73 miles
Unit 10, Four Acre Lane, St Helens, WA9 4BZ
Rowlands Pharmacy1.73 miles
Units 1 and 2, Four Acre Precinct, Four Acre Lane, WA9 4BZ
Prescriptions Pharmacy1.76 miles
The Kiosk, Manchester Road, Prescot, L34 1LT
Boots1.93 miles
Unit 3 Ravenshead Park, St Helens, WA9 1JF
Lloydspharmacy2.06 miles
79 Liverpool Road, St.Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PQ
Leisure
Park
THATTO HEATH MEADOWS1.34 miles
TAYLOR PARK (Grade II Listed)1.55 miles
LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMER PILKINGTONS HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX (Grade II Listed)1.60 miles
PEX HILL2.16 miles
STADT MOERS2.16 miles
SUNSHINE PARK2.47 miles
BOROUGH CEMETERY, ST HELENS (Grade II Listed)3.00 miles
KNOWSLEY HALL (Grade II Listed)3.05 miles
PARR HALL MILLENNIUM GREEN3.24 miles
COLLIERS MOSS COMMON3.29 miles
CLINKHAM WOOD3.93 miles
SANKEY VALLEY PARK3.99 miles
BOODECROFT4.09 miles
STANLEY BANK4.09 miles
CLINCTON WOOD4.25 miles
HALE ROAD WOODLAND4.46 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Prescot0.53 miles
Warrington Road, Rainhill, L35 4LP
SPAR Euro Garage Rainhill0.60 miles
Euro Garages Ltd, Shell Rainhill Service Station, Liverpool, L35 9JB
Costcutter St Helens0.87 miles
Waterside Village, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BE
Costcutter St Helens0.87 miles
Waterside Village, St Helens, WA9 5BE
Co-op St Helens0.89 miles
Elephant Lane, WA9 5QW
Londis Salasar Stores0.94 miles
73 Elephant Lane, St Helens, WA9 5QP
Co-op St Helens1.04 miles
Eccleston Hill, WA10 3BY
Londis Texaco Whiston Service Station1.04 miles
242 Warrington Road, Liverpool, L35 2UA
SPAR St Helens1.12 miles
449 Prescot Road, Lancashire, WA10 3BD
Londis Texaco Widnes Service Station1.22 miles
Warrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AU
Co-op St Helens1.43 miles
Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5BT
Co-op Prescot1.43 miles
Prescot, L34 5QY
M&S Prescot Cables Simply Food1.47 miles
Unit B Cables Retail Park, Prescot, L34 5NQ
SPAR Prescot Road1.55 miles
Spar Store, Prescot Road, Merseyside, WA10 3HG
Tesco Prescot (Extra)1.57 miles
Cables Retail Park, Steley Way, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 5NQ
Farmfoods Prescot1.58 miles
Unit 15, Prescot Shopping Centre, L34 5GA
Transport
Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport7.00 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 220.41 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 120.71 miles
Manchester Airport20.77 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 320.88 miles
Blackpool International Airport26.96 miles
Bus Stop
Elton Head Road (S)0.04 miles
Elton Head Road (S)0.08 miles
Stapleton Road (S)0.09 miles
Rainhill Road (NE)0.12 miles
Elderswood Road (S)0.16 miles
Longton Lane ()0.28 miles
Longton Lane ()0.29 miles
St Ann Place (N)0.31 miles
Stratton Drive (NE)0.32 miles
Longton Lane ()0.33 miles
Longton Lane ()0.34 miles
Wedgewood Gardens (NE)0.34 miles
Second Avenue ()0.37 miles
Second Avenue ()0.38 miles
Stratton Drive (SW)0.38 miles
Norcliffe Road ()0.40 miles
Ferry Port
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal9.59 miles
Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal9.68 miles
Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle9.99 miles
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal10.26 miles
Seacombe Ferry Terminal10.37 miles
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal10.50 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing36.13 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing36.17 miles
Heysham Ferry Terminal42.56 miles
Railway Station
Rainhill Rail Station0.47 miles
Eccleston Park Rail Station0.76 miles
Thatto Heath Rail Station0.92 miles
Prescot Rail Station1.38 miles
Whiston Rail Station1.44 miles
Lea Green Rail Station1.69 miles
St Helens Central Rail Station2.49 miles
St Helens Junction Rail Station2.78 miles
Huyton Rail Station3.33 miles
Widnes Rail Station3.40 miles
Hough Green Rail Station3.58 miles
Roby Rail Station3.84 miles
Halewood Rail Station4.89 miles
Sankey for Penketh Rail Station5.22 miles
Broad Green Rail Station5.40 miles
Earlestown Rail Station5.59 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (L35 4P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment386
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
7, STAPLETON AVENUE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PR		£170,000
2026-04-27
semidetached
leasehold
121, RAINHILL ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PD		£110,000
2026-03-30
terraced
freehold
22, WALSHAM GARDENS

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5UT		£351,000
2026-03-27
detached
freehold
12, RATCLIFFE PLACE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 8NR		£232,000
2026-03-16
detached
freehold
21, ALLENDALE AVENUE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4QL		£285,000
2026-03-16
semidetached
freehold
5, HEATHERLEIGH

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5ST		£500,000
2026-03-13
detached
freehold
31, ELLABY ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PP		£187,000
2026-03-13
terraced
freehold
20, MOSSDALE DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4NG		£255,000
2026-03-13
terraced
freehold
30, BROOKFIELD AVENUE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PX		£188,000
2026-03-10
semidetached
leasehold
45, STAPLETON ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PY		£170,000
2026-03-09
terraced
freehold
2, MALLARD GARDENS

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5BL		£276,000
2026-03-06
detached
freehold
48, DEEPDALE DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4NW		£265,000
2026-02-27
terraced
freehold
19, LOWTHER DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0NG		£280,000
2026-02-19
detached
freehold
44, RITHERUP LANE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4NZ		£150,000
2026-02-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
72, STAPLETON ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PZ		£262,000
2026-02-06
semidetached
freehold
29, LOWTHER DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0NG		£348,000
2026-02-04
detached
freehold
14, SANDON CLOSE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 8ND		£192,000
2026-02-03
semidetached
leasehold
19, LAWTON ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0PL		£250,000
2026-01-30
semidetached
freehold
4, NIDDERDALE AVENUE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4NS		£265,000
2026-01-30
semidetached
freehold
735, ELTON HEAD ROAD

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5BU		£132,500
2026-01-29
terraced
leasehold
9, BEVAN CLOSE
THATTO HEATH
ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5NR		£195,000
2026-01-16
semidetached
leasehold
1, DRAKE GARDENS

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5BJ		£280,000
2026-01-08
detached
freehold
631, WARRINGTON ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4LT		£465,000
2025-12-16
detached
freehold
20, BISHOPDALE DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4QH		£243,000
2025-12-16
semidetached
freehold
10, MARIAN DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0NB		£347,000
2025-12-11
semidetached
freehold
15, BISHOPDALE DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4QQ		£278,000
2025-12-11
semidetached
freehold
25, ELLABY ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PP		£185,000
2025-12-11
terraced
freehold
12, VICTORIA PLACE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0LA		£168,000
2025-11-28
terraced
freehold
5 - 6, STATION STREET
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0LP		£225,000
2025-11-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
86, BISHOPDALE DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4QH		£241,450
2025-11-21
semidetached
freehold
6, NIDDERDALE AVENUE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4NS		£300,000
2025-11-03
semidetached
freehold
2, OAKDENE COURT
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0QL		£495,995
2025-11-03
detached
freehold
6, FAIRLIE DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0PW		£238,000
2025-10-27
semidetached
freehold
4, HARTLAND GARDENS

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5TZ		£395,000
2025-10-17
detached
freehold
560A, WARRINGTON ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4LZ		£360,000
2025-10-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
14, KING EDWARD ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 8PQ		£160,000
2025-09-11
terraced
freehold
34, STAPLETON ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PZ		£210,000
2025-08-22
terraced
freehold
25, WEAVER AVENUE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0NR		£260,000
2025-08-21
semidetached
freehold
2, OWEN ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0PJ		£450,000
2025-07-14
detached
freehold
5, NOTTINGHAM CLOSE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4QZ		£250,000
2025-11-13
detached
leasehold
31, BEXHILL GARDENS

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5FQ		£235,000
2025-11-03
detached
freehold
REEVE COURT VILLAGE (185), STRATTON DRIVE

ST HELENS
MERSEYSIDE
WA9 5BP		£126,000
2025-10-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
PINEWOODS, OLD LANE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0LZ		£290,000
2025-10-17
detached
freehold
3, GARDENERS WAY
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4PU		£109,862
2025-10-08
semidetached
freehold
9, THE MEADOWS
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0PQ		£635,000
2025-10-03
detached
freehold
37, DEEPDALE DRIVE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4NL		£237,500
2025-10-02
semidetached
freehold
ORCHARD DENE (14), CRAVEN ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0LT		£190,000
2025-09-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
23, VIEW ROAD
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0LE		£200,000
2025-09-12
detached
freehold
15, RITHERUP LANE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 4NZ		£340,000
2025-08-28
detached
freehold
9, ELLON AVENUE
RAINHILL
PRESCOT
MERSEYSIDE
L35 0NZ		£285,000
2025-06-30
semidetached
freehold
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