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3 bed house for sale St. Helens Road, Rainford, St. Helens, St. Helens, WA11 7QT

3 beds 1 bath Terraced

Freehold

Added on 31/08/2026

About this property

Step inside this charming three bedroom terraced cottage and you’ll immediately sense its unique character and warmth, with its history dating all the way back to 1867 (as confirmed by the original plaque on the front). This is a rare chance to own a genuine piece of St Helens heritage, blending period features and timeless appeal with over 1,200 square feet of surprisingly generous living space.

Property type: Terraced
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Floor area: 1,202 sq ft
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: Ask agent
Postcode: WA11 7QT

Key features

Charming period cottage dating back to 1867, confirmed by the original plaque to the front, offering a rare chance to own a genuine slice of local St Helens history.
Set within beautiful rear gardens overlooking woodland, with open fields and surrounding farmland, creating a peaceful, semi-rural outlook that’s hard to find.
Impressive 1,200+ sq ft of accommodation, providing generous living space compared to many cottages of a similar age.
A layout that lends itself perfectly to a creative mind, offering scope to enhance, modernise or reconfigure while retaining the property’s original character.
Well-proportioned reception rooms including a separate sitting room and dining room, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
Kitchen and dining areas positioned to connect with the garden, making the most of the stunning rear outlook and natural light.
Three good-sized bedrooms to the first floor, along with a family bathroom, offering flexible accommodation for couples, families or downsizers.
Semi-rural lifestyle with scenic countryside walks on your doorstep, yet still close to local amenities and neighbouring villages.
Excellent commuter links via the Rainford Bypass, providing easy access to surrounding towns and motorway networks.
A rare opportunity to purchase a characterful home in a sought-after location, combining history, space, views and lifestyle potential.

Floorplan

Price guide

This home

£250 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£217 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£142 / sq ft

£250 / sq ft

£302 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£250 per sq ft — above the middle of recent sales in WA11 (£142–£302, 10th–90th percentile, 888 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 888 homes sold in WA11 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in WA11 →

Location

St. Helens Road, Rainford, St. Helens, St. Helens, WA11 7QT

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Sold prices on St. Helens Road

HM Land Registry sales on St. Helens Road — none recorded yet for WA11 7QT. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Hill Top Farm House, St Helens Road WA11 7QX Detached	Detached	Oct 2025	—	—	—	£530,000
100b, St Helens Road WA11 7QP Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Mar 2025	1,141 sq ft £412/sq ft	1,141 sq ft	£412	£469,995
82, St Helens Road WA11 7QP Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Dec 2024	1,345 sq ft £364/sq ft	1,345 sq ft	£364	£490,000
184, St Helens Road WA11 7QQ Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Oct 2024	1,195 sq ft £276/sq ft	1,195 sq ft	£276	£330,000
174, St Helens Road WA11 7QQ Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jan 2024	1,098 sq ft £255/sq ft	1,098 sq ft	£255	£280,000
164, St Helens Road WA11 7QQ Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jan 2024	1,787 sq ft £206/sq ft	1,787 sq ft	£206	£367,500
154, St Helens Road WA11 7QQ Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jul 2023	1,442 sq ft £255/sq ft	1,442 sq ft	£255	£367,500
160, St Helens Road WA11 7QQ Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jun 2023	2,002 sq ft £232/sq ft	2,002 sq ft	£232	£463,500