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Are you looking to relocate to Bishop Auckland? 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 151 years’ servicing the Bishop Auckland 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 towns around Bishop Auckland. 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 19 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 265 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland (or just Bishop to the locals), is known as the gateway to Weardale, in County Durham. An important market town since medieval times, it stands high above a meander in the River Wear with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Not least, one of its many attributes is that it is found within an easy drive of no less than six areas of outstanding beauty. Needless to say, open space is to be found in abundance.
Northumberland National Park, the North Pennies, the Lake District, the North Pennies, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors; are all nearby, quite an accolade.
This wonderful market town also sits close to several notable towns and cities such as Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, and Hartlepool.
The two-mile-long High Street is the main shopping and commercial focus for the town which has a strong retail sector and acts as the main hub for the surrounding area. Although the town is extremely proud of its historic roots, it by no means lives in the past.
Plans to transform Bishop Auckland into a world-class visitor destination of national importance have just moved a step closer following its recent successful bid for £33.2 million in government funding.
The funding will be distributed to a number of regeneration projects across the town which will help to attract an added 1.5 million visitors each year. The coming changes will substantially boost the county’s visitor economy by £240 million, creating almost 4,000 jobs. Not just a pretty location, the future is looking very promising for this County Durham town in more ways than one.
Schools & Education
In the past, there were very few options when it came to choosing a school for your child as they automatically attended the school closest to home.
Much has changed now that you have the option of sending your child to a school of your choice.
Before you move, you will need to register and complete an application to the local council in order to secure a place in your chosen school.
The best way to start your search is by visiting County Durham City Council’s website.
You will find all sorts of useful information on schools covering Bishops including a comprehensive guide for new residents.
Around 14 primaries serve the town’s children and these schools filter into three secondaries.
State primaries that perform well include St Annes C of E, Evergreen Primary, Cockton Hill Infants, and Junior and St Wilfrid’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School.
Secondaries of note include Bishop Barrington Academy and St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College.
The town also has a college, Bishop Auckland College serving the Further Education and Higher Education fields.
Things to do in Bishop Auckland
There is absolutely no fear of ever being bored when you live in this region of the UK.
Culture, coast and countryside, village or city, there is something for all to enjoy.
According to “Day Out With The Kids”, a popular tourist website, there are around 388 fun things to do in and close to Bishop Auckland, here are just a few:
Property prices
There are some very attractive neighbourhoods in the town.
Some of the most appealing and charming homes line the ancient streets of the town.
The general rule is that the older the property the more expensive it will be but, surprisingly, Bishop manages to buck this trend.
The average cost paid for a home here as of January 2022 is an astonishing £142,674, well below the national average.
On the market currently is a great investment opportunity. A 5-unit block sitting close to Bishop Auckland train station has the potential to generate £28,800 gross rent pa. For sale at £805,000.
First-time buyers with a modest budget need only pay £30,000 to own a one-bedroom flat.
For those who have expanding families and require at least three bedrooms, in Bishop Auckland, it is possible to buy a home with three bedrooms from as little as £50,000.
If money is no object, head to the outskirts of town and you can buy a 4-bedroom detached home backing onto the local countryside for £700,000.
Popular Places to Live near Bishop Auckland
- Spennymoor
- Newton Aycliffe
- Hartlepool
- Darlington
- Sunderland
- Newcastle
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.
