Boughton
Parish in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.284, -0.903 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 74 65 |
| Dialling code: | 01604 (Northampton) |
Boughton is a small village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It sits amid rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes typical of the region, with a mix of traditional stone and brick houses, a parish church dating back centuries and a network of public footpaths that make it popular for walkers and riders.
Historically rooted in the medieval manor system, the local economy remains largely agricultural while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Northampton for work and services. Community life tends to centre on village events, the church and local clubs, giving Boughton a quiet, close-knit feel while still being within easy reach of larger amenities.
Postcode districts covering Boughton
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 18.3 miles
- Northampton 3.7 miles
- Bedford 21.2 miles
- Rugby 15.4 miles
- Kettering 11.4 miles
- Kettering Town 11.2 miles
- Corby 16.8 miles
- Wellingborough 8.6 miles
- Bletchley 21.4 miles
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 21.6 miles
- Banbury 24 miles
- Rushden 13 miles
Neighbouring places
- Boughton Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Kingsthorpe North Ward 0.8 miles
- Kingsthorpe Parish 1.1 miles
- Chapel Brampton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Kingsthorpe South Ward 1.4 miles
- Pitsford Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Church Brampton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Church with Chapel Brampton Parish 2 miles
- Boothville and Parklands Ward 2 miles
- St. George Ward 2.2 miles
- Moulton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Dallington Spencer Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Boughton
NN2 8RS, NN2 8GP, NN2 8UE, NN2 8XB, NN2 8SW, NN2 8XD, NN2 8RF, NN2 8FJ, NN2 8FQ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 36.3 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 37.5 miles
- Northampton Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Long Buckby Railway Station 7.8 miles
Hotels near Boughton Ad
- Sedgebrook Hall 4 1.1 miles
- Mercure Northampton 4 3.1 miles
- Host & Stay | Newington Road 1.3 miles
- Brampton Grange 1.4 miles
- Sunley Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- The Poplars Moulton 4 2.1 miles
- Ibis Hotel Northampton Centre 3 3.3 miles
- Hopping Hare 4 2.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Northampton 4 4.1 miles
- Huntershields 4 2.8 miles
Schools in Boughton
- Boughton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 3.2 miles
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 3.6 miles
- Sewardsley Priory Historic site 9.4 miles
- Towcester Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles
- Rockingham Road Stadium 11.5 miles
- Easton Neston House Estate 11.9 miles
- Nene Park Stadium 13.2 miles
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 13.2 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles
- Wakefield Lodge Country house 14.1 miles
- Copse corner, Silverstone Recreation 14.9 miles
- Start/Finish straight, Silverstone Recreation 15 miles