Town Pop. 252

Living in Rushton: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rushton scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Rushton places 2nd of 20 in the NN14 postcode district. No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 9 points above the NN14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN14 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
Average
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Rushton scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Rushton.
Or compare:
NN14 1AA NN14 2AA NN14 3AA NN14 4AA NN14 6AA NN14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
563.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 57 crimes
↑ 579% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 1179% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 659% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Hanwood Park Avenue 67 crimes
  2. 2 Tilley Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.653 · PM2.5 6.777 · PM10 12.076 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
64
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Rushton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital2.5 mi
Northampton General Hospital14.6 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary20.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks59.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRothwell and Desborough Healthcare Group2 mi
GP capacity2,299 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
60
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired28%Student2.8%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)4.1%
Home ownership68.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Kettering 3.4 mi
Corby 4.8 mi
Market Harborough 6.8 mi
J18 M1 17.5 mi
J15A M1 17.5 mi
J15A M1 17.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

Places like Rushton Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Rushton, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rushton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Desborough 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Loddington 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Geddington 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kettering 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wilbarston 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Northamptonshire) 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cottingham and Middleton 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mawsley Village 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Braybrooke 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Corby 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stanion 44 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushton a nice place to live?

Rushton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rushton is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rushton?

Rushton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rushton?

Among the top-rated schools in Rushton is Rushton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rushton in total.

Rushton in context

See the best places to live in Northamptonshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Rushton

NN14 46 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode