RUSHDEN PARISH

Introduction

Rushden is a market town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire,[a] England, around 13 miles (21 km) east of Northampton. The parish is on the border with Bedfordshire, 18 miles (29 km) north of Bedford. The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 9,000 acres (36.42 km2). The population of Rushden is 29,272 (Census 2011), making it the fifth largest town in the county. The larger urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has an estimated population of 36,410. The estimated population of Rushden in 2020 was 32,148. Rushden lies on the A6 midway between Bedford and Kettering. The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to its north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows into The Wash. Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town. During the late 1960s and 70s this stream was culverted to prevent flash flooding.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,547 hectares
Population	31,475 ⁽²⁰²¹⁾
Density	2,035 people/km²
Mean age	39.7
Ward	Higham Ferrers
District	East Northamptonshire
Postcodes	NN10
ONS ID	E04006762