Town Pop. 5,117

Living in Rainford: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rainford comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 53/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the WA11 postcode district.

That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WA11 postcode district.

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Rainford scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 149 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Public order 26 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Spring Field 23 crimes
  2. 2 Leyland Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Duxbury Close 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
4Good
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rainford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rainford High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E4.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital6.1 mi
Warrington Hospital9.2 mi
Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)2 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,208 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across St. Helens
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 155 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.6%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax St Helens · 2026-27
A £1,602
B £1,869
C £2,136
D £2,403
E £2,937
F £3,471
G £4,005
H £4,806
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Rainford 1.2 mi
Upholland 2.6 mi
Orrell 3.7 mi
J5 M58 2.6 mi
J4 M58 2.7 mi
J5 M58 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £271,000 44
Detached £385,000 13
Semi-detached £235,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£183k £261k £341k £419k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Billinge 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Skelmersdale 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Orrell 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kirkby 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Helens (St. Helens) 61 4.2 mi away ⇄
Knowsley 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haydock 57 5.2 mi away ⇄
Prescot 72 5.5 mi away ⇄
Land Gate 59 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ashton-in-Makerfield 59 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wigan 65 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainford a nice place to live?

Rainford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rainford is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rainford?

Rainford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 314 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rainford?

Among the top-rated schools in Rainford are Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School and Rainford CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Rainford in total.

What are house prices like in Rainford?

The current median house price in Rainford is £271,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £385,000, semi-detached £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rainford in context

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Postcode districts in Rainford

WA11 57 ⇄

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