Rushden | |
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St Mary, Rushden | |
Location within Hertfordshire | |
Population | 242 (2011 Census) [1] |
OS grid reference | TL302315 |
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District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BUNTINGFORD |
Postcode district | SG9 |
Dialling code | 01763 |
Police | Hertfordshire |
Fire | Hertfordshire |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
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