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Removals to Billericay
Are you looking to relocate to Billericay, Essex? Moving home is not something we do on a regular basis with there often being a few years between each move.
As such, we can often lose sight of the number of belongings we accumulate on the way and come time to relocate there is lots to organise.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removals company is crucial. White & Company are a family owned business with over 145 years’ servicing the Essex community.
We offer a tailor made, reliable and professional service at a competitive price. Our trained crews have tackled all sorts of challenges and can wrap, pack and transport your personal belongings with minimum fuss and delay.
Should you require it, White & Company can offer storage of some or all of your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many Essex towns including Billericay, Harwich, Halstead, Braintree, Colchester and Sudbury. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway don’t hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation.
About White & Company
White & Company has 16 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland and a network of industry partners. This extensive relocation network allows us to provide the perfect removal solutions no matter where you’re moving.
Through hard work, commitment and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies. We have 250 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Our Mission Statement
“To continue the traditions founded in 1871 by providing the quality expected by our clients; backed up by superb packing materials, highly trained crews, effective management and a genuine commitment to customer care and the environment.”
Rest assured you can trust White & Company to take care of your personal effects with care and respect from collection to delivery.
Why Move to Billericay?
The town of Billericay forms part of the Borough of Basildon and falls within the county of Essex. Known for its rich history and green open spaces, Billericay is seen as a desirable place to live. Set in well-wooded countryside it is a compact, pretty town with a rural and community feel similar to that of a small village.
As well as access to a range of green spaces, the town is also located just 30 minutes from Southend-On-Sea, a trendy seaside resort on the East Coast which attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The town has several “claims to fame”. It was immortalised in the Ian Dury and the Blockheads song “Billericay Dickie”. It is mentioned in George Orwell’s novel Down and Out in Paris and London, and Billericay is the setting of the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey as the home of Gavin Shipman.
For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, there are plenty of sports, fitness and health clubs in the area, including the highly regarded Burstead Golf Club. Set in stunning woodland featuring naturally sweeping fairways and carefully crafted greens; making for a golfing experience to remember.
As record numbers of people are leaving London in search of a home which is not too far from the city but has access to much more affordable property with countryside and seaside close by, Billericay is definitely a town worth considering.
Things to do in Billericay
Finding ways to fill your spare time is easy. There are all sorts of exciting places to see and visit not just in Billericay but across the region.
There is a calendar of community events to attend or get involved within the town and surrounding villages, such as markets, shows and exhibitions.
Although Billericay has a reasonable variety of shops, for a greater choice, there are also three large shopping centres in nearby Southend, Chelmsford and Brentwood.
Cater Museum and Hanningfield Reservoir are lovely places to visit and learn in more details about the town and its fascinating history. For the children, the Birds of Prey Academy is a beautiful experience, where you can see falcons, owls, vultures and eagles.
Barleylands Farm & Craft Village is another popular attraction, it offers both indoor and outdoor activities for children of all ages, craft shops and tearooms, creating a fantastic day out in Essex for all the family.
One of the most popular attractions is the nearby Norsey Wood nature reserve. It has been declared an ancient monument and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Receiving around 60,000 visitors a year, it is a popular place for walking, picnicking and educational visits.
For something a little more sophisticated, the centre of London is not far away and opens up a whole plethora of amusements and entertainment.
For more ideas on things to see and do in and around Billericay visit:
http://www.near.co.uk
http://information-britain.co.uk
http://thingstodoinbillericay.co.uk/
General Information
Once you have relocated to your new home in Billericay, there is a whole host of important things you need to organise. Below is some practical information which may prove helpful.
Schools & Education
Billericay has some of the best schools in Essex. If you are moving with older children, Billericay’s two secondary schools have excellent reputations.
Billericay Senior School specialises in maths and computing, and Mayflower High School specialises in maths, science and modern languages.
St John’s School is an independent co-educational secondary school on Stock Road, catering for pupils aged 3-16 years.
The three best schools in the region, as rated by SchoolGuide are Brentwood School, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School and St Martin’s School Brentwood. All received outstanding reports following their latest Ofsted inspections.
More information on researching and finding schools, colleges and universities serving the Billericay area is available here:
Property Prices in Billericay
Property in the town is expensive. The overall average value for property in Billericay is much higher than the national average and as of October 2019 stands at £520,233.
You will find the right mix of styles; from elegant period houses to cottages scattered across the main streets, but by far the dominating property type are grand 20th-century detached homes.
A two-bedroom apartment would cost around £246,000. A two-bedroom terrace house is £321,000. A semi-detached property £406,000 and large detached family homes start at about £720,000.
Although the property market has slowed over the past few years in line with the national housing market crash, prices in the area remain robust and statistics produced by Zoopla indicate a rise of 1.03% in values over the past three months.
Popular Places We Cover Close To Billericay
- Crays Hill
- Crays House
- Downham
- Herongate
- Heybridge
- Ingatestone
- Ingrave
- Lake Meadows
- Little Burstead
- Mountnessing
- Ramsden Bellhouse
- Ramsden Heath
- Shenfield
- Stock
- Wickford
What Others Say…
Wayne Middleton and Brian Witherford were professional and extremely helpful. Did a brilliant job. Would recommend Whites to anyone. Thanks very much.
Have used this company regularly for 5 years including my time in the armed forces. They are professional and efficient. Will use them again on our next move.
The move went very smoothly and they were very polite.
 A very smooth move by White and Co. The team worked very hard and were polite, professional and helpful.
