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Rushden is a town and civil parish in the county of Northamptonshire,
England.
The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 3,777 acres (15.28 km2) and
is part of the district of East Northamptonshire.
The population of Rushden was estimated at around 28,368, making it the
fifth largest town in the county.
The Rushden-Higham urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham
Ferrers, has an estimated population of 35,572.
Rushden lies on the A6 mid-way between Bedford and Kettering.
The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire,
and to its north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows
into The Wash.
Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney
Brook flowing through the centre of the town.
During the late 1990s this stream was culverted to prevent flash flooding.
From whichever way Rushden is approached, the streets and roads can be
seen stretching out in the valley, with the spire of St Mary's church
prominent above its rooftops.
