Property market | £257,997 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (29.0 miles) | |
Broadband | 74.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 405 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 341 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Wellingborough level) | |
Community | Median age is 44.8 | Population of 29,272 | Happiness is Below Average for Northamptonshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (East Northamptonshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (59 mins) - London Bridge (73 mins) - Birmingham New Street (87 mins) - East Croydon (88 mins) | |
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£257,997 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Luton (29.0 miles) | |
74.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 44.8 | 29,272 | Happiness is Below Average for Northamptonshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 405 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 341 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Wellingborough level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (East Northamptonshire) | |
- London St Pancras (59 mins) - London Bridge (73 mins) - Birmingham New Street (87 mins) - East Croydon (88 mins) | |
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Rushden has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Asda Rushden Superstore, Iceland Rushden High Street, Lidl Newton Road Rushden, Sainsburys Rushden High Street South Local, Tesco Rushden Express. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Garley Catering Services, Hayden Road Hatch, King Edward VII, Thai Tasty Box At King Edward VII, The Compasses. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Istanbul Grill, Pizzeria Venezia, Savour The Flavour, The Spice Lounge, Wishbones, Wok Inn. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: 4 Seasons Cafe, Cafe Bangla, Rushden Cafe. Rushden has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Rushden has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £432,991, which is up 0.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £257,997 (down -0.6% on last year) , a terraced house £207,600 (down -1.8% on last year) and a flat £125,978. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £670 per month. Property prices in Rushden are similar to the average property prices across North Northamptonshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Rushden, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the North Northamptonshire region.
Property data is based on North Northamptonshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Rushden, or click here to browse the longer list of Rushden property transactions from 2023.
Rushden has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Rushden Academy (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Hayway, Rushden. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Higham Ferrers Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
South End Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Tennyson Road Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
South End Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Whitefriars Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Denfield Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Henry Chichele Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
The Ferrers School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Rushden Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Newton Road School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Rushden Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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South End Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/3/2009) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Higham Ferrers Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/21/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Rushden Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/14/2022) | 58 submissions 86.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden |
The Ferrers School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/8/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Rushden Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/15/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/2/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
South End Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/14/2010) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Whitefriars Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/2/2022) | 50 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden |
Denfield Park Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/6/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Henry Chichele Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/16/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Higham Ferrers | |
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Tennyson Road Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (7/6/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden | |
Newton Road School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (9/28/2022) | 15 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Rushden |
School | Type |
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South End Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/3/2009) |
Higham Ferrers Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/21/2013) |
Rushden Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (9/14/2022) 58 submissions 86.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
The Ferrers School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (7/8/2021) |
Rushden Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/15/2018) |
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/2/2021) |
South End Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/17/2013) |
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/14/2010) |
Whitefriars Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/2/2022) 50 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Denfield Park Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/6/2013) |
Henry Chichele Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/16/2016) |
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (12/11/2019) |
Tennyson Road Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (7/6/2022) |
Newton Road School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (9/28/2022) 15 submissions 80.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Station | Distance from Rushden | Commute options |
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Wellingborough A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -8% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 59 mins - Thameslink - £643 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Thameslink - £643 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 87 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Thameslink - £643 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Thameslink - £643 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 136 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (148 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 145 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 149 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 161 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
Kettering A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 12 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 63 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 83 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 105 mins - Thameslink - £712 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 127 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (142 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - York (1 change(s) - 145 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 149 mins - Thameslink) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 157 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
Bedford A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
- London St Pancras (66 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (78 mins - Thameslink) View details - East Croydon (100 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 80 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 85 mins - Southeastern) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 96 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Southern) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 110 mins - London Overground) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (159 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - York (1 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 170 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
Bedford St Johns A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 15 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Thameslink) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 141 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 168 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Wellingborough consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.0% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.0% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 9.8% | 405 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 18.1% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.3% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 12.5% | |
Routine occupations | 19.0% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 7.1% | 341 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 5.2% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Northamptonshire is fast (72mbps). Rushden is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 74.9mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Wellingborough level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 74.9 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.2% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the East Northamptonshire level:
Type | East Northamptonshire | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 58 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 4 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 25 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Rushden.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Lincs and Northants | River Ise, Alledge Brook | River Ise and Tributaries between Clipston and Wellingborough and Alledge Brook between Grafton Underwood and Thrapston. Tributaries may also affect Kettering, Burton Latimer, and Wellingborough |
Lincs and Northants | River Nene | River Nene between Cogenhoe and Wansford |
Lincs and Northants | Grendon Brooks, Wollaston Brook, Knuston Brook, Billing Brook | Grendon Brook, Wollaston Brook, Knuston Brook, Skew Bridge, Chelveston Brook, Hog Dyke, Barnwell Brook, Polebrook, Stonepit Dyke, Warmington Dyke, Southwick Brook, Billing Brook and Castor Splash |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Rushden, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 58 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 9.8% residents in higher managerial positions 7.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 89 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Corby, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 87 | Primary: 16Secondary: 6 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Oundle, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 58 | Primary: Secondary: | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Rushden, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 58 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 89 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Corby, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 87 | Primary: 16Secondary: 6 |
Oundle, North Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £257,997 Detached: £432,991 | 58 | Primary: Secondary: |
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