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£825,000
Detached · 4 beds · 4 baths · 2,648 sq ft
St. Helens Road, Rainford, WA11
0.07 miles away
Freehold
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3 bed house for sale St. Helens Road, Rainford, WA11
Offers Over
£300,000
Added on 31/08/2026
Added on 31/08/2026
- Type
- Terraced
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- £250 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Freehold
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.
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.
Floorplan
Council tax
Ask agent
Per year
- Band A£1,602
- Band B£1,869
- Band C£2,136
- Band D£2,403
- Band E£2,937
- Band F£3,472
- Band G£4,006
- Band H£4,807
The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In St Helens, 2026/27 bills run from £1,602 a year in band A to £4,807 in band H.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across St Helens, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.
Property timeline
- ListedAugust 2026 £300,000
3 beds · 1 bath · this listing
Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.
Price guide
100 comparables · within 2.4 milesPriced above 71% of the 3-bed houses for sale nearby right now.
This home, £300,000 Median £260,000 · £169,000 – £376,000
Per square foot
£250 7% over
3-bed houses nearby £232
Against sold prices
17% over
WA11 sold median £214 / sq ft, 895 sales
Compared with 100 3-bed houses for sale within 2.4 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in WA11 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in WA11 →
Location
St. Helens Road, Rainford, WA11
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £300,000
£150k £450k
Deposit10% £30,000
£0 £300k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £270,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £60,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales on St. Helens Road. 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 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £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 |
All sales on St Helens Road → All sold prices in St Helens →
Area insights
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