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The area before the 1970s was mainly farmland and a sewage system, however started to be invested in by the council and local private housing companies. The area was largely developed from the 1970s onwards, and continues to expand into the surrounding countryside. It includes several large housing
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Beaumont Leys was formerly an extra-parochial tract, from 1858 Beaumont Leys was a civil parish in its own right until it was abolished on 1 April 1935 and merged with Leicester, parts also went to Anstey and
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Primary schools in the area include Beaumont Lodge Primary school, Heatherbrook primary school, Buswells Lodge Primary School and Glebelands primary school.
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considered Beaumont Leys as an environ, distinct from the city. Beaumont Leys is bordered by the wards of Abbey to the east, Fosse to the south-east and
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is the main facility, one of the largest shopping areas in the city suburbs. There is also a church, a large leisure centre, a library and a
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The remains of the Belgrave and Birstall station. Rebuilt as Leicester North just a few 100 yards south down the line.
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Beaumont Leys is located within the city boundary of Leicester, although prior to the 2011 census, the
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Newer areas of Beaumont Leys include the Anstey Heights, towards Castle Hill Park and the village of
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trunk road bypasses Beaumont Leys through Castle Hill Country Park and is accessible by the
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The area includes a large industrial estate, which includes the main
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which is rebuilt just south of the previous station on the site
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Suburb and electoral ward in north-western Leicester, England
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estates, industrial areas (including the main factory for
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The word 'Beaumont' means 'beautiful hill/mountain'.
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