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Removals to Kidderminster
Are you looking to relocate to Kidderminster? 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 Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster. 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 257 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Kidderminster?
A large town in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire Kidderminster has an awful lot to offer anyone considering relocating to the area.
In the early 18th century, carpet weaving was introduced to Kidderminster, and this rapidly became the staple trade of the town, aided by the opening of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in 1771, and later the arrival of the railway to the town in 1852.
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and Sir Rowland Hill, founder of the Penny Post, were both born in Kidderminster.
Situated on the picturesque River Stour and the Stafford and Worcester Canal, it is a popular destination and a well-equipped town for locals and also for visitors.
Kidderminster supplies all the necessary amenities you need from its numerous shopping and entertainment venues to health care provision and schools.
Advantageously located for commuting purposes Kidderminster sits, 17 miles from Birmingham, 15 miles from Worcester and 16 miles from Wolverhampton.
The nearby M5 and M42 motorways give access to Birmingham International Airport and NEC, and the M40 for Oxford, London, and the Southeast.
Like so many towns in the UK, Kidderminster is currently undergoing an extensive program of redevelopment.
The Weavers Wharf area of the town has been tastefully redeveloped whilst old warehouses and historical buildings have now been converted into shops.
£25 million has been spent on a state-of-the-art shopping centre which houses a range of high street shops such as TK Maxx, Marks and Spencer’s and Debenhams as well as some great eateries.
Several housing developments have provided Kidderminster with much needed housing required to cope with the demand as its population continues to expand and is expected to do so for some time to come.
For anyone looking to purchase a home in a rural hideaway, with great transport links to major cities and beyond conjoined with an excellent choice of leisure, shopping and schools, Kidderminster should be on your list of possible locations.
Kidderminster Schools & Education
There is a large selection of schools from pre-nursery to high school and several private institutions serving Kidderminster.
The education is based on the UK’s most widely used two tier system whereby children start their education at Primary school and move not secondary school aged 11 years.
Considered as among some of the best schools in the town are Comberton Primary School, Hagley Catholic High School and Haybridge High School & Sixth Form. Each rated very highly following their last Ofsted inspections.
The closest four colleges are: Heart of Worcestershire College, Kidderminster College, South Worcestershire College and Worcester Sixth Form College.
Kidderminster College is a popular choice as it is conveniently situated in the heart of the town within easy walking distance of the local train and bus station.
The well-regarded Worcester Sixth Form has consistently performed well, receiving an Ofsted rating of “good” following its last 3 inspections.
To search your start for a suitable school for your child simply visit the following links:
Things to do in Kidderminster
Kidderminster and its surrounding area cover practically all bases when it comes to entertainment: Fun family attractions include the West Midlands Safari Park, most famous for its white lions but it also offers a huge variety of fun rides in the amusement area suited to everyone.
The historic Severn Valley Railway starts at Kidderminster train station and runs on the beautiful Severn Valley Heritage line right through to Bridgnorth. Running along the Severn Valley it crosses the Shropshire/Worcestershire border, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. A beautiful way to explore the region.
For those who enjoy wandering through ornamental gardens a visit to the beautiful Bodenham Arboretum and Arley Arboretum is a must.
The historical features of Harvington Hall, an Elizabethan manor house with its feature wall hangings and medieval moat is also not to be missed.
In Kidderminster itself is the Museum of Carpet, showcases 300 years of carpeting history and hosting fascinating displays, hand loom and power loom demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Kidderminster Town Hall is the home to a diverse variety of events and performances throughout the year, Comedy, music, and pantomimes, plus all sorts of other interesting activities too.
Kidderminster Property
During July 2021, Kidderminster’s property portfolio has seen values maintaining their upward rise. and according to Zoopla, they have increased by 7.37% over the last twelve months.
You will find that Kidderminster offers a diverse range of housing with a large percentage of Victorian properties and due to expansion programs, several new housing estates.
Following the towns redevelopment there are also some very desirable new apartments. These are particularly popular with younger residents as they are situated close to the town centre, convenient for work or commuting via the local train station or for leisure.
The average price paid for a home in Kidderminster currently stands at £259,130.
In terms of property types, flats in Kidderminster sold for an average of £126,957 and terraced houses for £173,066. This is according to the current Zoopla estimates.
Getting onto the property ladder for the first time is made that much easier as one-bedroom homes start from only £72,000.
If you are an expanding family and need more room, three bed properties are available from £110,000 and for a large detached four-bedroom home you can expect to pay from £370,000.
Stats as per Zoopla – July 2021
Popular Places to Live near Kidderminster
- Bewdley
- Stourbridge
- Bromsgrove
- Droitwich Spa
- Stourport-on-sea
- Bridgnorth
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.
