Arley Close Rainford, St. Helens
11 addresses across 1 postcode (WA11), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37504880.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £288,495 across 8 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in St. Helens costs £2,403 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rainford, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kenneth Macrae Med Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | £288,495 | £269,995 | £446,995 |
| 2022 | 2 | £315,495 | £294,995 | £335,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2023 | 10 WA11 8GQ | Semi-detached | £272,995 | New build. |
| 12 May 2023 | 12 WA11 8GQ | Semi-detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 5 May 2023 | 14 WA11 8GQ | Semi-detached | £289,995 | New build. |
| 5 May 2023 | 16 WA11 8GQ | Semi-detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 2 WA11 8GQ | Detached | £429,995 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 6 WA11 8GQ | Detached | £345,995 | New build. |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 8 WA11 8GQ | Detached | £286,995 | New build. |
| 14 Mar 2023 | 4 WA11 8GQ | Detached | £446,995 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 3 WA11 8GQ | Detached | £294,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 1 WA11 8GQ | Detached | £335,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2020 (7); 2023 (2); 2019 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in St. Helens in 2026-27: Band D £2,403 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,602 | £1,869 | £2,136 | £2,403 | £2,937 | £3,472 | £4,006 | £4,807 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (29% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land & Premises at Lords Fold, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8HN, permissioned (50 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA11 8GQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rainford 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Upholland 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Randle Brook Court Rainford | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Concourse Skelmersdale | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp Pulse | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kenneth Macrae Med Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rainford Dental Surgery LTD | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Fairfield Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Skelmersdale Police Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Rainford, Rainford Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,550 m² | 150 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Rainford Junction Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Plantation | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Spring Vale | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| The Delf | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Wheat Sheaf Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Kenyon's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for St. Helens: see them on the St. Helens page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rainford High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rainford CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village End Rainford WA11 8HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Rainford Labour Club WA11 8GG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Randle Avenue (4); On or near Randle Brook Court (2); On or near Damson Grove (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA11 8GQ: 11 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Potteries Way · Randle Brook Court · Damson Grove · Tudor Close · Lords Fold · Eden Avenue · Randle Avenue · Knowsley View · Fern Bank · Junction Road · Stanley Avenue · Moss Brow
All the streets in WA11 and across St. Helens.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.