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Rushden East

About

Rushden East is a residential area located in North Northamptonshire, primarily consisting of housing estates built in the late 20th century. The area features a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes, catering to families and commuters. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, providing essential services for residents. The nearby A45 offers convenient road links to larger towns like Wellingborough and Northampton.

Green spaces like Hall Park and Rushden Lakes, a retail and leisure complex, are within easy reach, offering recreational options. The area is served by Rushden Railway Station, connecting it to Bedford and London. Rushden East maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere while benefiting from proximity to larger commercial hubs. Development continues to expand, with new housing projects adding to the area's growth.

Area overview

On average Rushden East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rushden East is £36,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Rushden East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

127

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rushden East Population

9,358

Population density

2,636 per km²

Demographics

British

7,885

84.24%

Other White

675

7.21%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

109

1.16%

African

1.01%

Indian

0.91%

Total population: 9,360

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,139

25.99%

Owns outright

1,090

24.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,060

24.19%

Other social rented

806

18.39%

Social rents from council

131

2.99%

Total households: 4,382

Property prices in Rushden East

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 in Rushden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,450 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushden East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£305,000	£161,550	£259,000	£357,500	£423,500
Flats	32	£115,000	£80,550	£95,000	£153,375	£175,000
Semi-Detached	17	£215,000	£172,200	£180,000	£240,000	£271,000
Terraced	56	£195,000	£154,000	£178,750	£208,500	£251,125

10 years median price trend in Rushden East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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