Rushden Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

East Northamptonshire town with Rushden Lakes retail destination and growing residential market

The Rushden property market recorded 522 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £241,000. This places Rushden £9k below the Northamptonshire county median of £250,000, and £44k below the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Rushden have shown a moderate decline, with a year-on-year change of -2%. Within Northamptonshire, Rushden ranks 6th by price out of 7 principal towns, and 5th by transaction volume.

Rushden median prices have moved from £249,000 in Q1 2025 to £235,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -5.6% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Rushden vary significantly by type. The table below compares Rushden prices with Northamptonshire county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Rushden command £362,500, while flat properties are most accessible at £125,000. The £238k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Rushden recorded 5 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 1.0% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Rushden traded at a premium of 84.1% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.

Across the wider Northamptonshire market, 127 new-build completions were recorded — see our Northamptonshire property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Rushden, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £83,000 to £362,500 illustrates the breadth of the Rushden market.

For developers considering Rushden, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £241,000 and detached homes at £362,500, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Rushden scheme with a GDV of £362,500 would attract senior debt of approximately £235,625 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 2% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Rushden by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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To put Rushden's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Northamptonshire:

For the full Northamptonshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Northamptonshire property market report.