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Removals to Bridgwater
Are you looking to relocate to Bridgwater? 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 Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater. 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’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 Bridgwater?
Classed as a small market town and with a population of around 42,000, Bridgwater sits in the southwest of the UK within the county of Somerset. Conveniently linked to surrounding areas via both the motorway and rail links, similar many smaller towns in the region, residents living here enjoy a strong sense of community.
Bridgwater is located 11 miles from Taunton, 18 miles from the seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare, and 37 miles from Bristol. The area provides residents with easy access via road or rail to both town, country, and coastal settings. It is also surrounded by beautiful countryside including the Mendips, Quantock Hills, and Somerset Levels. Sitting at the mouth of the River Parrett, in bygone days, Bridgwater was quite a busy port.
The town still retains its old quays, a canal link to Taunton, and a reputation for industrial enterprise. Its market status is also still evident, boasting the largest livestock market in the southwest. Plenty of residents commute to Taunton and Bristol for work but as Somerset’s leading industrial town, Bridgwater has a busy economy of its own.
The arrival of the nuclear power station Hinkley Point C has created employment opportunities along with a boost to the whole area’s profile. In recent years, the town has also benefitted from investment from well-known companies such as Morrisons and DHL in the distribution sector and EDF Energy along with plenty of smaller new businesses.
Whilst this quiet town has not had the best reputation in the past, Bridgwater is fast building a bright future. Thanks to the efforts of the “Town Team”, a group of local shops and businesses working to promote Bridgwater, along with some hard work from passionate residents, the town has been much improved, and locals are now reaping the benefits.
Bridgwater Schools & Education
There are more than ten primary/infant schools which service Bridgwater.
The town has lots of “satisfactory” schools, according to Ofsted, such as St John and St Francis C of E, St Mary’s C of E, Westover Green Community, and Somerset Bridge School.
For older children, there are some very highly rated secondaries. Bridgwater College Academy, Robert Blake Science College, and Haygrove School have all been rated as “good”.
Further Education is made available by Bridgwater and Taunton College. It provides a comprehensive range of education and training opportunities for young people, adults, and businesses in Somerset.
Children with learning difficulties have access to several special schools in the town including Elmwood Special School, New Horizon Centre School, and Penrose School.
Things to do in Bridgwater
You need never be bored in your downtime in Bridgwater.
Not only does the town have some genuinely nice places to visit, but it also hosts all sorts of annual festivals.
The most famous festival is Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival which lights up the town with floats created by the residents each November.
There is also a plethora of things to see across the wider county:
The Blake Museum – https://www.bridgwatermuseum.org.uk
Bridgwater Arts Centre – https://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum – https://swheritage.org.uk
Animal Farm Adventure Park – www.animal-farm.co.uk
Brean Sands Leisure Park (Fun City) – https://breanthemepark.co.uk
The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – https://canalrivertrust.org.uk
Bridgwater Property
Pretty much all boxes can be ticked when it comes to finding a property in the town.
It has new-build commuter estates great for young families, whilst the centre of town is blessed with architecture from its 18th-century trading heyday.
If it is rural living you are after, Bridgewater is also surrounded by pretty villages such as Wembdon, Durleigh, and Huntsworth.
What is more, these areas are not too far from civilisation as to feel disconnected but far enough away for a quick trip into town.
As for property prices, the average cost of a home stands at £265,805.
Homes are increasing in value nicely and have risen by £21,117 since June 2021. In terms of property types, flats in Bridgwater sell for £89,950 and terraced houses for £165,000.
The town has two new-build developments to choose from offering a selection of 2- and 3-bedroom homes which start at an asking price of £209,995.
To discover more about these developments simply click here.
This is according to the latest Zoopla estimates April 2022
Popular Places to Live Near Bridgwater
- Puriton
- Cannington
- North Petherton
- Taunton
- Glastonbury
- Highbridge
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.
