North West Leicestershire
| North West Leicestershire District | |
|---|---|
 Location in Leicestershire |
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| status | District |
| region | East Midlands |
| Administration County | Leicestershire |
| Administrative headquarters | Coalville |
| surface | 279.33 km² (163.) |
| Residents | 90,400 (260.) |
| ONS code | 31UH |
| Website | nwleics.gov.uk |
North West Leicestershire is a district in the county of Leicestershire in England . The administrative seat is the city of Coalville . Other important places are Ashby-de-la-Zouch , Castle Donington and Ibstock . The motorsport racetrack Donington Park is internationally known .
The district was formed on April 1, 1974 and arose from the merger of the urban districts Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Ashby Woulds and Coalville, the rural districts Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Castle Donington, and part of the Rural District Market Bosworth.
Coordinates: 52 ° 43 ′ N , 1 ° 22 ′ W