Is Rainhill a good place to live?
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In Rainhill (L35 6), recorded crime is 5% below the national average, homes sell for around £315,194 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 5% below average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£315,194
Population
11,636
Recorded crime
255.3
Schools
3
Broadband
76%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Rainhill L35 6
Rainhill L35 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~805 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2025)
Annual sold price in L35 6, 1995–2025 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. Latest median £312,500. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L35 6 (May 24–Jun 26, average 13/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 5,058
Owned 73% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L35 6.
Browse postcodes
- L35 6AA
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Rainhill L35 6: frequently asked questions
Is Rainhill L35 6 a good place to live?
In Rainhill (L35 6), recorded crime is 5% below the national average, homes sell for around £315,194 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Rainhill L35 6?
Recorded crime in Rainhill L35 6 runs at 255.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Rainhill L35 6 safe?
Crime in Rainhill L35 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Rainhill L35 6 runs at 255.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Rainhill L35 6?
Homes in Rainhill L35 6 sell for around £315,194 on average, based on 18 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Rainhill L35 6 at risk of flooding?
Rainhill L35 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~805 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Rainhill L35 6?
There are 3 schools in Rainhill L35 6 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Rainhill L35 6 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Rainhill L35 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Rainhill L35 6 a deprived area?
Rainhill L35 6 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).