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Removals to Blackheath
Are you looking to relocate to Blackheath? 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 Blackheath 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 your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Blackheath. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway do not 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 are 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.
Why Move to Blackheath?
One of London’s prettiest, most welcoming, and affluent neighbourhoods. The Times voted Blackheath as one of the “Best Places to Live” in the UK 2019.
Often described as a London village, it is packed full of old school charm along with the feel of a small country town rather than a commuter suburb.
Blackheath sits in south east London, in the county of Kent. It is nicely placed and straddles the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham.
Dating back to the Middle Ages, at the centre of Blackheath is its historic and windswept heath. Indeed, the district was named after the black soil of the area.
Today the heath is lined by beautiful period homes and the ideal place for everyone to enjoy the outdoors.
Located in Zone 3 means there are 25-minute trains to Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East; to Cannon Street via Lewisham for the DLR to Canary Wharf and London Bridge; and to Victoria.
There is a good social scene for adults, always a bonus when you are new to the area, with plenty of village style shopping, cultural events and even a microbrewery to visit.
Blackheath’s main shopping streets are Montpelier Vale and Tranquil Vale, with a mix of high-end chains and quaint independent boutiques available.
If you prefer the convenience of having everything under one roof, you are just a 15-minute drive from the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford, and a 20-minute drive from Bluewater.
Small wonder Blackheath has come onto the radar in recent years. This largely residential district retains a community atmosphere within a well-kept family village vibe but with all the attractions of London on its doorstep.
Blackheath Schools & Education
Blackheath has a wealth of choice with regard to local schools. State primary schools and its private school provision are what bring families to Blackheath and its surrounding neighbourhoods.
All the state primaries are rated “good” or better by Ofsted, with John Ball Primary School and All Saints Blackheath both having been rated as “outstanding”
There are six state secondary schools serving the district. Prendergast School is a mainstream, state funded senior school for girls and has been rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted.
Among some of the best private secondaries are the Blackheath Highschool for Girls and Colfe’s School, a mainstream, independently funded junior & senior school.
The nearest further education provider is Christ The King Sixth Form College, which Ofsted rated as “good” and reported that “the proportion of learners who achieve a GCSE A* to C grade in English is very high”.
Things to do in Blackheath
Residents have access to a wealth of leisure activities in and around the area combined with easy access into London and all its attractions.
Blackheath itself is very green and open with the heath being central to everything and provides a genuine sense of detachment from the bustle of the urban environment. It is a popular spot for kite flying, walking and other sporty pursuits.
There are many restaurants and bars around the village centre. Also, some good pubs. Blackheath Hall acts as a concert hall and theatre.
The area is also known for the popular Blackheath Tea Hut, which offers its famous hot dogs and burgers and has visitors flocking from all over London.
Sunday is market day. There are two held each week, the farmers’ market and the nearby Greenwich Market. Flooded by locals the markets offer a range of produce, antiques and collectibles, clothes, and crafts.
Greenwich Park is just to the south and is one of London’s eight Royal Parks. It is home to the Prime Meridian Line and Royal Observatory and offers stunning views across the Thames to St Paul’s Cathedral and beyond.
Nearby Greenwich is also home to the famous Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum.
Blackheath Property
During the 18th and 19th centuries wealthy residents built their homes surrounding the heath, hence the predominance of large Victorian and Georgian houses in this area, some of which have now been converted into flats.
Homes in Blackheath are sought after not just for the desirability of the area but because there are plenty of options in terms of property style, and its favourable prices when compared to central London.
The Blackheath market has consistently enjoyed healthy growth and for both buyers and landlords, Blackheath always gives a good investment return.
The local property market has shown a rise in value of 2.07% over the past three months with many homes selling for over their asking prices.
The average cost of a home is currently £661,221 with the average price actually paid of £733,966 significantly over the average price.
Homes range in value from a one-bed apartment in need of some renovation for £210,000 through to the most expensive home on the market, a huge, detached property with an asking price of £6,500,000.
Stats as per Zoopla estimates – April 2021
Popular Places to Live near Blackheath
- Lewisham
- Catford
- Bromley
- Hither Green
- Kidbrooke
- Saint John’s
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.
