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Are you looking to relocate to Kingston upon Thames? 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 Kingston upon Thames 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 of your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Kingston upon Thames. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway don’t 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.
Top Tips When Moving To Or From Kingston Upon Thames
1 Plan as early as possible and contact a removals company
2 Use a BAR registered removals company
3 Select a removals company that has storage capabilities
4 Check what insurance is required
5 Use a removals company with multiple vehicles
6 Check their Sustainability Program
7 Check they offer video surveys
Why Move to Kingston upon Thames?
Colloquially known locally as Kingston, this southwest London town is located within the oldest Royal Borough in Greater London, notable for being the ancient market town in which Saxon kings were crowned.
Kingston was built at the first crossing point of the Thames upstream from London Bridge and a bridge still exists at the same site. One of South London’s best locations, as well as being within sight of central London.
Kingston is packed with beautiful homes, lots of open green areas and has access to an incredible range of shops. The second safest area in London, after Richmond, it has become a firm favourite with those relocating with children. However, it is also targeted by young professionals who want to be close to the hub of the city and students who attend the local university.
Travel
Kingston hasn’t got a local tube station, but you will find several rail stations close by, all of which are on the Southwest Trains route; you can be in Waterloo within 24 minutes.
Driving anywhere tends to be rather congested but there are plenty of busses in and out of the area on a very regular basis. Additionally, the River Thames provides another way of navigating the district as it has its own particular form of transport via riverboat.
Never short of something to do Kingston has a string of local bars, pubs, and restaurants, many of which line the picturesque Thames. Shopping can be done locally as there is plenty of choice when it comes to retail. Hundreds of stores make Kingston a hub for shoppers and its busy markets attract people from all over the region on the hunt for a bargain or something unique.
Not entirely unusual for London but definitely blessed, Richmond has access to some great green areas. Richmond Park is a fantastic place to enjoy a walk, a picnic or to exercise.
Museums, art galleries, theatres and other cultural activities are all waiting to be discovered in this perfect little oasis which feels a world away from the crazy busy centre of London.
Kingston upon Thames Schools & Education
Offering many top performing state and private schools, a college, and a university, your children are well provided for when it comes to education.
Seven independent schools serve Kingston catering for all ages from 3-18 years. Kinston Grammar School can trace its roots back to at least the 13th century. The Good Schools Guide described the school as “An academic school with a modern edge”.
State Ofsted rated “outstanding” primary schools in the town include St Luke’s C of E Primary School, Fern Hill Primary School and Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School with the majority of remaining primaries having been rated as “good”.
11-19 Age Range
The Kingston Academy for 11-19 years is a co-ed secondary, located in North Kingston not far from the River Thames. The school was set up by the Kingston Educational Trust, a partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College and Royal Borough of Kingston. It received “outstanding” inspection results across the board.
Children can progress to Kingston College. A large FE institution operating four colleges in south-west London collectively known as the South Thames College Group (STCG) who’s members are South Thames College, Kingston College, Merton College, and Carshalton College. As of 2020, STCG has over 5,300 students each on study and adult programmes.
Kingston University London is a public research university, its roots go back to the Kingston Technical Institute, founded in 1899. A well organised university, it has four campuses situated in Kingston. The university specialises in the arts, design, fashion, science, engineering, and business.
Things to do in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston has it all for a fun day out with the whole family and the choices are endless. The area has so many parks and green spaces as well as the River Thames, you can enjoy a whole day of fun without hardly spending a penny.
Once of the closest and among the most famous green areas close by is Bushy Park offering the ideal day out for nature lovers. The second largest of London’s Royal Parks, at 445 hectares it home to herds of deer, it has a children’s playground, regular cricket matches, a bowls club, a fishing club, tennis courts and much more.
Other parks in the area include Canbury Gardens, Fishponds Park, Victoria Recreation Ground and a little further out you will find Kew Gardens, all fabulous areas for everyone can enjoy.
The Thames offers a host of water-based activities to get involved with. You can take a guided boat tour and learn all about the history of the area. Alternatively, you can hire a boat yourself and wind your way along the Thames stopping off and some of the fantastic pubs and restaurants along the way.
Local Market
Kingston upon Thames has been home to a bustling market for centuries with the oldest surviving records dating back to the early 1200s. Kingston’s historical market is still thriving today and has around 28 permanent stalls trading 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm.
The market area is also flanked by plenty of shops and is a social hub for the district. It is now pedestrianised so totally safe for a good wander. You will also find the Bentall Centre here, a large shopping mall set across four levels and home to plenty of well-known stores.
If you love attending a good festival, fear not, as Kingston’s calendar is loaded with them all year round. The International Youth Arts Festival is a celebration of theatre, dance and art and is held at various venues across the area. It is world recognised and host some amazing creative performances and artwork displays.
This is just a few of the ways you can spend your free time in Kingston upon Thames, but there is way more to discover.
Kingston upon Thames Property
Gentrification of the area combined with its wonderful amenities and proximity to central London has inevitably led to high property prices.
The housing stock tends to consist of semi-detached homes, so you are likely to get a garden and more space here compared to locations closer to London.
With the average cost of a home sits at £790,608, expensive to most, compared to other boroughs such as Knightsbridge whose average currently stands at £2,884,000 and Kensington £1,852,000 buying in Kingston is much cheaper.
There is a huge choice of property too with 1201 homes for sale according to Zoopla.
You may be on the hunt for a flat, these can be purchased for an average of £438,042.
Terraced properties sit at start at £745,599, whilst semi-detached homes average at £1,560,971.
You can’t beat living in place where you can wake up to beautiful waterside views. In Kingston you can do just this.
You may prefer an attractive brick fronted Victorian terraced family home – also a possibility in Kingston.
All stats as per Zoopla
Popular Places to Live near Kingston upon Thames
- New Malden
- Surbiton
- Teddington
- Twickenham
- Wimbledon
- Thames Ditton
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.
