Beeston and Stapleford

Beeston and Stapleford, urban area (from 2011 built-up area), Broxtowe borough, administrative and historic county of Nottinghamshire, central England.

The community developed during the 19th century as a result of its proximity to the coal measures of western Nottinghamshire and the railways they attracted, in addition to the construction of the Beeston Canal. Beeston and Stapleford has pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries. Pop. (2001) urban area, 66,683; (2011) built-up area, 67,669.