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Removals to Crewe
Are you looking to move to Crewe or somewhere else in Cheshire?
The Cheshire region is home to some of Britain’s finest countryside along with plenty of small picture postcard villages nearby. In contrast
Moving home is an anxiety-inducing process and one which will require plenty of planning and preparation in order to run smoothly.
This is where hiring a reputable removals company with its own staff, vehicles and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the industry is invaluable.
Having been in the removal business just shy of 150 years, White & Company knows a thing or two about packing and preparing for house moves.
Our friendly removal team will do all the packing, lifting and transporting of your very precious personal effects with our door to door service.
For added security White & Company are members of BAR, FIDI and OMNI, the removal industries highest level regulators gives you peace of mind knowing you are in safe hands.
To learn more about how we can assist you with your big move, give us a call today to receive your free of charge no obligation home survey.
Why Move to Crewe?
Renowned as being a ‘railway town’, Crewe’s location in the south of Cheshire means it enjoys excellent transport links to all major cities in the UK.
Its proximity to the M6 and the mainline railway station makes it an ideal location for commuters to Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.
Surrounded by idyllic countryside and situated near to Wales and the Peak District, Crewe is undergoing extensive commercial redevelopment
At a cost of around £48 million, Cheshire East Council has plans to revitalise Crewe town centre, with the redevelopment of the Royal Arcade site and refurbishment of the Market Hall.
There are further plans for a new eight-screen cinema, gym, restaurants, shops and a new bus station and 450-space multi-storey car park.
With an idyllic location, excellent transport links, improving infrastructure and amenities and the possibility to land a great job, Crewe has so much to offer.
Schools & Education
Very young children are well catered for with plenty of nursery and pre-school provision throughout the town and surrounding villages.
Crewe also has a huge number of wonderful primary schools to choose from with The Berkley Academy, The Dingle Primary and Pebble Brook Primary all highly regarded.
Of the eight secondary schools serving Crewe, Alsager School and Sandbach High School & Sixth Form are noted as particularly strong performers and places are in high demand.
Sir William Stanier Community School and St Thomas More Catholic High School provide specialist education and South Cheshire College has an exceptional reputation as a local further education provider.
The Cheshire Faculty of Manchester Metropolitan University (which recently underwent a £70 million redevelopment) is based in Crewe’s University Quadrant. It is home to a community of students studying the arts, business, education, humanities, sport and social sciences.
Living in Crewe
No two days are the same in Crewe, a reflection on the multitude of activities and different facilities available in the town.
The Victorian Queens Park is one of the finest in the North West and is in the process of a £6.5m transformation. A 19th-century ornamental municipal park, features include a boating lake, stream garden, a fountain, clock tower, glass houses, and a new pavilion and playground.
For lovers of the great outdoors, the Salt Line and Borrow Pit Meadows offer peaceful walks through the Cheshire Countryside with a number of spots to stop off along the way and have a picnic.
Residents are very proud of the town’s history and its building are home to some of its most popular attractions including the Heritage Centre and the Lyceum theatre, which is hosts various performances, musicals, comedy shows and pantomimes for children.
For a spot of retail therapy, head to the Grand Junction Retail Park where you will find a huge array of high street shops. There are many restaurants to choose from both here and in the Phoenix Leisure Park, which houses a 10-pin bowling centre, a cinema and a bingo hall.
Working in Crewe
The town boasts strong employment credentials and job seekers with the right skills will find plenty of employment opportunities across the region.
Connectivity is crucial and makes Crewe an ideal destination for job seekers who want to be at the forefront of growing companies in the transportation, rail, and automotive sector.
Some major businesses based here include Bentley and BAE Global Combat Systems factory. These companies offer a range of positions for engineers, operations managers and software developers.
During the 19th Century the town was seen as a huge railway workshop. A large workforce produced state of the art locomotives which brought wealth and prestige to the town.
Crewe Works still maintains a location in the city, performing train inspections and maintenance and continuing the legacy.
However, train building is not the town’s only appeal. Engineering has become the most prevalent industry in town, providing several jobs.
The East Cheshire University Technical College serves as a major training centre for manufacturing and engineering, creating additional skilled workers for the town’s predominant industries.
The influential cities of Liverpool and Manchester are less than an hour away and easily accessible by road and public transport for those looking to work in the city but retire to the comforts of Crewe at the end of each working day.
Crewe Property Prices
The property market in Crewe is a buoyant one and the town enjoys a busy Buy to Let section, with a wide range of houses for sale to suit a variety of needs.
Homes are affordable and Crewe as an area tends to provide properties which offer a lot of value for money in comparison to other areas.
The centre of town is where you will find plenty of terraced and semi-detached homes. These tend to attract younger first-time buyers as they have easy access to town without the need for a car.
Those with young families tend to search within the outlying more modern estates in Wistaston, Haslington, Shavington, and Coppenhall.
The average property price in Crewe is currently £203,287 as of June 2019, according to estimates provided by property market experts, Zoopla.
As a guide you can expect to pay an average of £321,000 for a detached home, £160,000 for a semi, £117,000 for a terraced and around £119,000 for a one bedroomed apartment.
The most expensive homes are found north of the town in Blackden, where you can pay in excess of £1,187,000 for a very large luxury home.
Popular Places to Live Near Crewe
White & Company offer removals & storage solutions for the entire area, including:
- Acton
- Alsagers Bank
- Astbury
- Audlem
- Audley
- Barthomley
- Beeston
- Betley
- Bostock
- Brereton
- Bridgemere
- Bunbury
- Byley
- Cholmondeley
- Church Minshull
- Clotton
- Darnhall
- Eaton
- Holmes Chapel
- Little Budworth
- Madeley
- Minshull Vernon
- Odd Rode
- Peckforton
- Tarporley
- Winsford
- Woore
- Wrenbury
- Wrinehill
- Wybunbury
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.
