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Removals to Farnham
Are you looking to relocate to Farnham? 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 150 years’ servicing the Farnham 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 Farnham. 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 255 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Farnham?
Full of old-world character and historic interest, Farnham is amongst one of a few towns to maintain its original Georgian charm and character through into the 21st century.
Overlooked by Farnham Castle the town is home to some stunning listed buildings as well as the nearby Waverley Abbey.
Living here offers easy access to, Aldershot, Runfold and Winchester and it is a comfortable commute of one hour, direct into London Waterloo.
Farnham continues to attract those who work within the capital but prefer its quieter, rural lifestyle.
Located in the affluent county of Surrey, which has the highest GDP per capita of any English county, Farnham has some of the highest property values outside inner London, with the average price paid for a home being £633,479.
Residents in the area can get outside and make good use of the vast amount of surrounding countryside, some of the most beautiful in the south of England, much of which is owned by the National Trust.
Farnham has a buoyant economy where tourism is an important lifeline, with Farnham Castle and the Birdworld Wildlife Park attracting visitors, whilst business parks on the outskirts of Farnham provide a home for larger organisations and possible employment.
When it comes to amenities, Farnham is pretty much a self-contained town, couple this with its excellent accessibility and picturesque location, it certainly makes it a good prospect for a high standard of living both recreationally and for work purposes.
Farnham Schools & Education
Being an affluent area, Farnham provides good quality education for all ages covering a broad mix of state, religious and independent schools.
There are eight infant schools, nine primary/junior schools, three secondary schools and two schools for pupils with special educational needs. There are also four independent schools in the Farnham area.
Farnham College (part of Guildford College) provides further education for older students. A coeducational sixth form college, it has a single campus in a residential area just to the north of Farnham town centre and is now a foundation college.
There are several options when it comes to Higher Education. The University for the Creative Arts has a number of campuses including one in Farnham.
UCA (a merger of the local Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College and Kent Institute of Art & Design) also provides higher education for the town.
Things to do in Farnham
There are various sporting facilities in Farnham of which the local leisure centre is one. Residents can enjoy the centres extensive facilities including swimming pool, gym, tennis, gym and other exercise classes for both adults and children.
In the summer months the town hosts many events including Picnic in the Park in May, Music in the Park every Sunday afternoon at Gostery Meadows, Farnham and Hale Carnivals and a regular farmers market on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Farnham has plenty to offer in terms culture too. Art lovers will enjoy The Sculpture Park which is open every day and is host to over 600 sculptures from more than 300 different artists.
Packed full of history, Cistercian Waverley Abbey, just outside the town is an interesting place to visit. Surrounded by current and previous channels of the River Wey, it was damaged on more than one occasion by severe flooding, resulting in rebuilding in the 13th century.
Farnham Castle is a 12th century castle which was formerly the residence of the Bishops of Winchester. Well worth a visit, there is also an exhibition on site open to the public covering the 900 Years of Living History of Farnham Castle.
Birdworld is the United Kingdom’s largest bird park, covering 26 acres. It is just 4 miles from the town. You can see the parks more than 180 different species of bird, 11 of which are endangered. Home to the largest free flying parrot aviaries in the country. It also Features an Underwater World aquarium where you can meet piranhas, turtles, and miniature crocodiles.
There are numerous open spaces to visit including Frensham Ponds, Alice Holt, Caesar’s Camp, Farnham Park and Bourne Woods, all perfect for dog walkers, cyclists, families, and those who enjoy an active lifestyle.
Farnham Property
Farnham is characterised by picturesque streets and houses. Moving here offers buyers a range of possibilities when it comes to housing styles. Historic cottages often come onto the market as well as more modern homes.
Even though Farnham has high property prices, it enjoys a higher-than-average home ownership.
The towns busy housing market currently has almost 500 homes for sale and property values are continuing to rise with Zoopla reporting an increase of almost 9% over the past 12 months.
It is possible to purchase a two-bedroom flat from £170,000 and you can expect to pay from £300,000 for a three-bedroom semi-detached home.
If you have a bigger budget, head to Frith End, a short distance from the town centre, where homes are for sale just under the £1 million mark.
Popular streets include, Castle Street or Red Lion Lane where the towns Georgian houses sit and again these tend to be expensive.
If it is a new home you are after, there are three new build developments dotted around the town and to find out more about these simply click here.
Popular Places to Live near Farnham
- Aldershot
- Runfold
- Wrecclesham
- Farnborough
- Godalming
- Elstead
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.
