| Council | North Northamptonshire |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for an East Midlands town 7% above the national average. |
The average house price in Rushden is £254,336, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Rushden house price trends over the last 30 years.
£254,336
£350,189
£148,036
£244,116
£221,125
Is Rushden a nice place to live?
Rushden is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Northamptonshire.
How safe is Rushden?
Rushden has an above average crime rate for an East Midlands town, with around 80 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 7% above the national average, and 26% above the Northamptonshire average.
What are the best schools in Rushden?
Rushden has 18 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Irchester Community Primary School, Rushden Academy, The Ferrers School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Rushden?
The majority of residents in Rushden identify as White (British) (87%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.