Rushden
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For other uses, see Rushden (disambiguation).
Rushden is a town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire,[lower-alpha 1] England, around 18 miles (29 km) east of Northampton.[2] The parish is on the border with Bedfordshire, 12 miles (19 km) north of Bedford.[3]
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Rushden's St Mary's Church | |
Location within Northamptonshire | |
Population | 31,690 (2021 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SP955665 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | RUSHDEN |
Postcode district | NN10 |
Dialling code | 01933 |
Police | Northamptonshire |
Fire | Northamptonshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
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The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 9,000 acres (36.42 km2). The population of Rushden is 32,038,[4] making it the fifth largest town in the county. The larger urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has a population of 40,865.