Beckhill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beckhill |
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 Beckhill Approach, from Stainbeck Road |
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 Beckhill
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEEDS |
| Postcode district | LS7 |
| Dialling code | 0113 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Beckhill (also known as Beck Hill) is a small housing area in the Meanwood part of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It's a place where many homes are managed by the local council. In the past, Beckhill faced some challenges, but now it is being improved through a process called urban regeneration. This means making the area a better place to live.
Beckhill is located south of Stainbeck Road and north of Potternewton Lane. To its east is the Miles Hill Estate. The area is part of the Chapel Allerton ward, which is a local government area within Leeds City Council.
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What is Beckhill Like?
Most of the houses in Beckhill were built in the 1970s. They are mainly brick terrace houses, which means they are built in rows and share side walls.
There used to be a small shop called a newsagent on Beckhill Approach, but it was taken down in 2014. You can drive into the estate from Stainbeck Road, but there are also narrow paths, called ginnels, that connect Beckhill Gate to Potternewton Lane.
Schools in the Area
Miles Hill primary school used to be on Beckhill Approach. It had about 170 students. The school faced some difficulties and was closed in 2007. It was then taken down in 2008.
When the school closed, the children's play area in its old grounds also closed. This was because it cost too much to keep it in good condition. Today, children from Beckhill can attend St Urban's Catholic primary school.
A new school, Mill Field primary school, was built on Potternewton Mount. This school replaced the old Miles Hill primary. At first, there were worries about children having to cross Potternewton Lane to get to the new school. However, new zebra crossings were added to make it safer for students to walk.
Beckhill's Story
How Things Were
Around 2004, there were some problems with groups of young people in Beckhill and other nearby areas. In 2006, there were reports of young people breaking into homes.
There used to be a pub called the Hilltop in Beckhill Grove. It was taken down in 2007. This made space for new plans to improve the local area. In July 2007, permission was given to take down many homes on Beckhill Approach and Beckhill Garth. This was to make way for new family houses.
Making Things Better Now
Since 2007, a group called the Beckhill Implementation Group (BIG) has been working to improve the area. They received money from the NHS to help promote health and well-being for people living in Beckhill. BIG even won an award in 2009 for their great teamwork.
Another group, Groundwork Leeds, is also helping to make the environment better. In 2007, the average price of a house in Beckhill Chase was about half the average price of a house in Leeds. Some of these houses were built in 1968. In Beckhill Grove, there are 39 homes built around the same time.
There is an active group of local residents called the Beckhill Tenants and Residents' Association. This group helps to represent the people living in the area. In 2008, Leeds City Council agreed to provide £10,000 for a study. This study looked into whether a new community centre could be built for Beckhill.
The Three Churches Project also works with Beckhill and other nearby areas. In 2008, this group finished a four-month project with local people. They performed a play based on Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
New council housing is planned for the estate. This is part of Leeds City Council's plan to build 80 new homes across three sites in Leeds. Homes around Beckhill Approach were taken down in 2012, and the estate's newsagent was taken down in 2014.
Images for kids
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Beckhill Approach, from Stainbeck Road
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The view from Beckhill northwest
