Rainhill

Civil Parish in Lancashire St. Helens

England

Rainhill

Sleet on Warrington Road Warrington Road
Sleet on Warrington Road Credit: Lauren

Rainhill is a civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated approximately 2.5 miles east of Prescot and 8 miles east of Liverpool city centre. The area covers a total land area of around 2.7 square miles.

The village of Rainhill is known for its rich history, dating back to the medieval period when it was primarily an agricultural community. Today, it is a charming residential area with a population of around 11,000 people. The village offers a mix of modern housing developments and historic properties, providing a diverse range of accommodation options.

Rainhill is well-connected to other parts of the region, with easy access to major roads such as the M62 and M57 motorways, making it an attractive location for commuters. The village is also served by Rainhill railway station, providing convenient rail links to Liverpool, Manchester, and other nearby towns.

In terms of amenities, Rainhill has a variety of local shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, catering to the needs of its residents. The area is also home to several schools, including Rainhill High School, which has a good reputation for academic achievement.

For recreation, Rainhill offers several parks and green spaces, including the popular Victoria Park, which provides a peaceful retreat for residents to enjoy outdoor activities. The village also has a number of sports clubs and leisure facilities, including a golf course and a cricket club.

Overall, Rainhill is a picturesque and well-connected village, offering a pleasant living environment with a range of amenities and recreational opportunities for its residents.

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Rainhill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.410374/-2.762991 or Grid Reference SJ4990. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sleet on Warrington Road Warrington Road
Sleet on Warrington Road
Warrington Road
Waste ground of Chapel Lane
Waste ground of Chapel Lane
Chapel Lane
Chapel Lane
St Helens Linkway (A570)
St Helens Linkway (A570)
Entrance to St Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church, Rainhill Stoops
Entrance to St Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church, Rainhill Stoops
St Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church, Rainhill Stoops
St Bartholomew's Roman Catholic Church, Rainhill Stoops
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn
Sign for the Ship Inn
Sign for the Ship Inn
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57) Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES :


Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7439284">SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)</a> for context.
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57)
Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES : Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07. See SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57) for context.
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57) Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES :


Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7439284">SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)</a> for context.
Milestone beside Warrington Road (A57)
Carved stone post by the A57, in parish of RAINHILL (ST HELENS District), Warrington Road; 50m West of junction with School Lane, in front of school, on East side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / WARRINGTON / VII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / III / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / XI / MILES : Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV07. See SJ5090 : Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57) for context.
Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)
Milestone and bus stop on Warrington Road (A57)
Elizabeth II postbox on School Lane Postbox No. L35 17.
Elizabeth II postbox on School Lane
Postbox No. L35 17.
Micklehead Green Beefeater A good place to go if you like your burgers well done (when you didn't ask for it to be well done...).
Micklehead Green Beefeater
A good place to go if you like your burgers well done (when you didn't ask for it to be well done...).
War Memorial on Mill Lane
War Memorial on Mill Lane
Old Boundary Marker on the B5413 Rainhill Road Parish Boundary Marker against the parapet of Hanging Bridge on the west side of the B5413 Rainhill Road. Inscribed RAINHILL and ECCLESTON. the lack of a clear inscription makes interpretation difficult, but this could mark the boundary of Rainhill and Eccleston parishes.

Milestone Society National ID: LA_RAIECC01pb
Old Boundary Marker on the B5413 Rainhill Road
Parish Boundary Marker against the parapet of Hanging Bridge on the west side of the B5413 Rainhill Road. Inscribed RAINHILL and ECCLESTON. the lack of a clear inscription makes interpretation difficult, but this could mark the boundary of Rainhill and Eccleston parishes. Milestone Society National ID: LA_RAIECC01pb
Car Park from Whiston Hospital
Car Park from Whiston Hospital
Old Milestone by the A57, Warrington Road, Rainhill Carved stone post on Skew Bridge, by the A57, in parish of Rainhill (St Helens District), Warrington Road; East side of bridge, against wall, on South side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: TO / WARRINGTON / VIII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / 11 / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / X / MILES : 

Grade II listed. 
List Entry Number: 1261826

Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV08
Old Milestone by the A57, Warrington Road, Rainhill
Carved stone post on Skew Bridge, by the A57, in parish of Rainhill (St Helens District), Warrington Road; East side of bridge, against wall, on South side of road. Prescot stone, erected by the Liverpool, Prescot, Ashton & Warrington turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / WARRINGTON / VIII / MILES : : TO PRESCOT / 11 / MILES / TO / LIVERPOOL / X / MILES : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1261826 Milestone Society National ID: LA_WALV08
Rainhill railway station, Merseyside Opened in 1830 by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. 
View west towards Whiston and Liverpool shortly after electrification. For a similar view six years earlier, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3444150">SJ4991 : Rainhill railway station, Merseyside</a>.
Rainhill railway station, Merseyside
Opened in 1830 by the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. View west towards Whiston and Liverpool shortly after electrification. For a similar view six years earlier, see SJ4991 : Rainhill railway station, Merseyside.
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Rainhill is located at Grid Ref: SJ4990 (Lat: 53.410374, Lng: -2.762991)

Administrative County: Merseyside

District: St. Helens

Police Authority: Merseyside

What 3 Words

///soon.vines.stop. Near Whiston, Merseyside

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.410374,-2.762991
Rainhill
Is In City: St Helens
Place: suburb
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q2429969
Wikipedia: en:Rainhill
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Turning Circle
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Traffic Calming: cushion
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.4122229/-2.761169
Bus Stop
WARRINGTON RD/LAWTON RD
Bus: yes
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.4127731/-2.7578522
Bus Stop
WARRINGTON RD/LAWTON RD
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
MILL LN/ST JAMES RD
Bus: yes
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Naptan Notes: No Notes
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.4098374/-2.7671273
Bus Stop
MILL LN/ST JAMES RD
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.409283/-2.7666811
Bus Stop
MILL LN/TOWER COLLEGE
Bus: yes
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Naptan Notes: No Notes
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
MILL LN/TOWER COLLEGE
Bus: yes
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Naptan Notes: No Notes
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Naptan Street: MILL LANE
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.4073081/-2.7606283
Bus Stop
Old Lane/marian Drive
Bus: yes
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Naptan Bearing: SE
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Naptan Indicator: Old Lane/marian Drive
Naptan Landmark: Marian Drive
Naptan NaptanCode: mertwgpj
Naptan ShortCommonName: Old Lane
Naptan Street: Old Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.4117788/-2.7699606
Bus Stop
Old Lane/marian Drive
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2800S14088B
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Naptan Indicator: Old Lane/marian Drive
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Naptan NaptanCode: mertwgpm
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.4116524/-2.7700486
Post Box
Dunbeath/Railton
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Lat/Long: 53.4089208/-2.7563125
Sandstone Cross
Historic: monument
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Traffic Calming: cushion
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Traffic Calming: cushion
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Direction: forward
Traffic Calming: chicane
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Direction: backward
Traffic Calming: chicane
Lat/Long: 53.4087468/-2.7660011
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 53.4087003/-2.765951
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.4092071/-2.7664697
Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 53.407817/-2.7640298
Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 53.407399/-2.7620598
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