Postcode sector · NN10 9

Is Rushden a good place to live?

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In Rushden (NN10 9), recorded crime is 16% above the national average, homes sell for around £242,434 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Rushden NN10 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Rushden NN10 9 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (94 of 5,932) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £38,564 (182 sales)1996: £37,890 (210 sales)1997: £44,694 (226 sales)1998: £45,713 (281 sales)1999: £49,847 (294 sales)2000: £64,184 (342 sales)2001: £79,140 (403 sales)2002: £85,775 (412 sales)2003: £106,684 (291 sales)2004: £122,660 (306 sales)2005: £121,853 (262 sales)2006: £133,229 (332 sales)2007: £143,646 (300 sales)2008: £135,537 (160 sales)2009: £125,438 (143 sales)2010: £145,500 (152 sales)2011: £131,850 (141 sales)2012: £123,433 (141 sales)2013: £140,145 (158 sales)2014: £144,898 (255 sales)2015: £160,602 (217 sales)2016: £189,644 (267 sales)2017: £221,442 (271 sales)2018: £220,848 (226 sales)2019: £194,944 (225 sales)2020: £199,576 (164 sales)2021: £219,751 (266 sales)2022: £249,718 (213 sales)2023: £254,836 (168 sales)2024: £242,434 (186 sales)2025: £240,335 (209 sales)2026: £244,112 (56 sales) 2026: £244,112 (56 sales) — part year so far £254,836 £37,890 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NN10 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (56 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 98 crimesJun 24: 82 crimesJul 24: 88 crimesAug 24: 67 crimesSep 24: 55 crimesOct 24: 57 crimesNov 24: 68 crimesDec 24: 68 crimesJan 25: 58 crimesFeb 25: 55 crimesMar 25: 47 crimesApr 25: 78 crimesMay 25: 91 crimesJun 25: 92 crimesJul 25: 100 crimesAug 25: 96 crimesSep 25: 71 crimesOct 25: 61 crimesNov 25: 62 crimesDec 25: 79 crimesJan 26: 110 crimesFeb 26: 65 crimesMar 26: 88 crimesApr 26: 71 crimes Apr 26: 71 crimes 110 47 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NN10 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 75/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
30%
Households with children
28%
Households
9,092

Owned 70% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN10 9.

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Rushden NN10 9: frequently asked questions

Is Rushden NN10 9 a good place to live?

In Rushden (NN10 9), recorded crime is 16% above the national average, homes sell for around £242,434 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Rushden NN10 9?

Recorded crime in Rushden NN10 9 runs at 311.4 per 1,000 properties, 16% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Rushden NN10 9 safe?

Crime in Rushden NN10 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Rushden NN10 9 runs at 311.4 per 1,000 properties, 16% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Rushden NN10 9?

Homes in Rushden NN10 9 sell for around £242,434 on average, based on 186 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Rushden NN10 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Rushden NN10 9 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (94 of 5,932) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Rushden NN10 9?

There are 5 schools in Rushden NN10 9 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Rushden NN10 9 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Rushden NN10 9, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Rushden NN10 9 a deprived area?

Rushden NN10 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).