Rushden South
North Northamptonshire 039 · 6 sub-areas · 9,818 residents
North Northamptonshire 039 is a largely owner-occupied area within North Northamptonshire, home to around 9,800 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £870 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and 85% of residents own their home. Rents have risen sharply, up almost 9% in the past year, but this remains one of the more affordable parts of the East Midlands.
Rushden South is a mid-density neighbourhood of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Rushden South?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £978 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Rushden South in North Northamptonshire
Living in Rushden South
This part of North Northamptonshire has a distinctly settled, suburban feel. The overwhelming majority of residents own their homes — around 85% — which gives the area a stability and quiet permanence you don't find in more transient urban neighbourhoods. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: the nearest green area is roughly 400 metres away on average, and around four in ten residents are within easy walking distance of open space.
Rent levels here are modest by national standards. A two-bedroom home runs about £870 a month, well below the UK median of around £1,200 for the same size, and even a three-bedroom property comes in at just over £1,050. That affordability has limits though — rents climbed nearly 9% in the past year, faster than wages have moved, and the rent-to-take-home ratio is around 45%, which is a stretch for most single earners.
The area skews noticeably older. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and a further 22% are in the 50–64 bracket — so the majority of the population is past 50. Families with children are present but not dominant: couples with children make up around 22% of households. It's the kind of area where people have been for a while and tend to stay, rather than somewhere with a lot of churn.
Practically, this is car country. Two-thirds of residents commute by car, and just over 1% use public transport for their commute. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6 km away in a straight line. A significant share — about a quarter of residents — work from home, which has become part of why the area is liveable despite limited public transport. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 039 a nice place to live?
- It suits people who want a quiet, settled, owner-occupied environment with good access to greenspace and affordable housing by national standards. The trade-off is limited public transport and school quality within catchment distance that's more mixed than the national picture. It works best if you drive and work from home at least part of the week.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 039?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £670 a month, a two-bedroom about £870, and a three-bedroom just over £1,050. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose nearly 9% in the past year, so expect further increases.
- Is North Northamptonshire 039 safe?
- The crime rate is around 77 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, slightly below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area sits in the top 20% least deprived nationally, which typically correlates with lower crime. It's a relatively calm area overall.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 039 to a major city?
- By public transport, London takes just over two hours and Birmingham around 2 hours 45 minutes — these are rail and bus times, not driving. Most residents drive; the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6 km away. Around a quarter of residents work from home, which is a significant share.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 039?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers — nearly half the population is over 50, and 85% own their home. Families with children make up around 22% of households. It's not an area with much rental churn; people tend to stay for a long time.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 039?
- There are 45 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 53% are rated Good or Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 12.6 km away. Check individual Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries carefully before committing to an address.
- How affordable is buying a home in North Northamptonshire 039?
- The median sale price is around £310,000, and you'd need roughly 4.7 years of savings to put together a deposit — below the national average for time-to-deposit. The area is relatively accessible for buyers compared to southern England, though prices have been rising alongside rents.