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Rushden East

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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
Social housing
20.8%
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
95
1.01%
Indian
85
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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Rushden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £620,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£337,500
Flats33£115,000
Semi-Detached17£220,000
Terraced55£195,000

10 years price trend in Rushden East

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.