Whitestone is a suburban area of Nuneaton in Warwickshire in central England. It is located approximately two miles south-east of Nuneaton town centre. Historically part of Attleborough, the area has developed its own identity following extensive housing developments since the 1950s and 1960s. Today, it is generally considered one of Nuneaton's more desirable areas. Boundaries Whitestone is bounded approximately by the West Coast Main Line, Eastboro Way (A4254), the River Anker, the borough boundary, and the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal. For district (borough) council elections, Whitestone is split between two wards: Whitestone, and Attleborough. Each ward is represented by two councillors, elected by halves. For county council elections, Whitestone is split between three electoral divisions: Nuneaton Whitestone, Nuneaton St Nicolas, and Bulkington. Each electoral division is represented by one county councillor. For postal purposes, that part of Whitestone broadly north of Lutterworth Road has postcodes beginning "CV11 6––", while that part of Whitestone broadly to the south of Lutterworth Road has postcodes beginning "CV11 4––". Whitestone, like the rest of Nuneaton, is located within the historic county of Warwickshire. It is also part of the administrative county of Warwickshire (i.e. it is covered by Warwickshire County Council) and the Warwickshire ceremonial county. Population In the 2011 census, a total of 6,876 people were recorded in Whitestone ward. However, the current ward boundaries exclude that part of Whitestone bounded by Lutterworth Road, Bulkington Lane, the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal and the West Coast Main Line, which falls instead in Attleborough ward. This area (minus The Hollows, Quarry Lane, Mill Close, Rutherford Glen, Loudon Gate, the south side of Lutterworth Road between the West Coast Main Line and the junction with Middelburg Close, plus Coughton Close and part of Upton Way on the Maple Park estate) corresponds to a super output area for statistical purposes, and had a population of 1,498 in the 2011 census. Adding these figures gives a total of 8,374 inhabitants. History The area takes its name from "The White Stone", a former milestone or guide post. This stone is still visible to travellers at the junction of Lutterworth Road, Bulkington Lane and Golf Drive, in front of the area's main shopping parade. Until well into the 1920s, the area was largely undeveloped, the only notable buildings being farms (such as White Stone Farm, Quarry Farm and Thorn Hill) and a few large houses (such as Hazelwood and Quarry House). Apart from agriculture,