Boston and Skegness
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Overview ⁞ Boston and Skegness covers part of the Lincolnshire coast, combining the historic market town of Boston with the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Boston is famous for the St Botolph’s Church “Boston Stump” and its rich medieval trading history, while Skegness offers sandy beaches, a lively pier, and family-friendly attractions. The area also includes rural villages and agricultural land, reflecting Lincolnshire’s reputation for farming. Its location offers a blend of heritage tourism, seaside leisure, and countryside living.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Boston and Skegness parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in Boston and Skegness
Boston and Skegness is divided into 26 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Burgh le Marsh
- Chapel St Leonards
- Coastal
- Croft
- Fenside
- Fishtoft
- Five Village
- Friskney
- Ingoldmells
- Kirton and Frampton
- Old Leake and Wrangle
- Scarbrough & Seacroft
- Sibsey & Stickney
- Skirbeck
- St Clement's
- St Thomas'
- Staniland
- Station
- Swineshead and Holland Fen
- Trinity
- Wainfleet
- West
- Willoughby with Sloothby
- Winthorpe
- Witham
- Wyberton
Boston and Skegness is a constituency that covers these wards in Boston / East Lindsey.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 22,430 | 19.16% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,462 | 6.37% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,907 | 11.02% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,808 | 16.92% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 25,757 | 22.00% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 28,708 | 24.52% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 95,616 | 82.29% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 14,890 | 12.82% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 811 | 0.70% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 721 | 0.62% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 485 | 0.42% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 479 | 0.41% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| African | 423 | 0.36% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 422 | 0.36% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 407 | 0.35% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Pakistani | 386 | 0.33% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Irish | 295 | 0.25% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 222 | 0.19% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 220 | 0.19% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 219 | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 213 | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 133 | 0.11% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 102 | 0.09% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 83 | 0.07% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 63 | 0.05% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
Boston and Skegness compared with other constituencies
Boston and Skegness has a population of 117,686 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Boston and Skegness has a population higher than 522, lower than 80, and similar to 48 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).