Boston

Local authority district in Lincolnshire, England

Coordinates:	52.97, -0.02
OS grid ref:	TF 32 43

The Boston local authority district sits on the east coast of Lincolnshire in England, beside The Wash. The flat, reclaimed landscape of the Fens and the River Witham shape a distinctive low-lying countryside, and the skyline is dominated by the medieval tower of St Botolph's Church - the "Boston Stump" - a reminder of a prosperous medieval port whose merchants helped give their name to Boston in Massachusetts.

The local economy remains tied to agriculture on rich fen soils, food processing, a working port and logistics, with seasonal labour historically important; immigration from Portugal and eastern Europe has created a diverse community alongside long-established local families, producing a lively mix of languages and cuisines.

Visitors are drawn by the Stump, the traditional market, maritime and civic buildings, and excellent birdwatching on the coast and nearby reserves. Good road links via the A16 and A52 and rail services to towns such as Skegness and Nottingham make the district accessible, while its Fenland character and strong local identity remain unmistakable.

Boston postcode districts

Most populated places in Boston

Places in Boston

Algarkirk Parish
Amber Hill Parish
Benington Parish
Bicker Built-up area
Boston Built-up area
Butterwick Built-up area
Claydike Bank Built-up area
Coastal Ward
Fenside Ward
Fishtoft Built-up area
Five Village Ward
Fosdyke Built-up area
Frampton Parish
Freiston Built-up area
Haltoft End Built-up area
Holland Fen with Brothertoft Parish
Hubbert's Bridge Built-up area
Kirton Built-up area
Kirton End Built-up area
Kirton Holme Built-up area
Kirton and Frampton Ward
Leake Commonside Built-up area
Leverton Built-up area
Old Leake Built-up area
Old Leake and Wrangle Ward
Scrane End Built-up area
Skirbeck Ward
St. Thomas' Ward
Staniland Ward
Sutterton Built-up area
Swineshead Built-up area
Wrangle Built-up area