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Are you looking to relocate to Leicester? 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 removal company is crucial.
White & Company is a family-owned business with over 150 years of servicing the Leicester 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 the 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 Leicester. 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 Us
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, fully trained and security-cleared removals staff and 19 secure storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Leicester?
Leicester City sits in the East Midlands and is the county town of Leicestershire.
It is a large city with a population of around 471,000 inhabitants. It is also one of the one of the oldest cities in the UK, with a history going back at least two millennia.
During the industrial revolution, manufacturing became the mainstay of the region and large numbers of factories and mills began to appear, particularly along Leicester’s long stretch of the Grand Union Canal, transporting coal and textiles all over the country.
Today the city is still known for its strong manufacturing industry which affords Leicester steady economic growth and great employment opportunities as well as work in other sectors such as distribution, design and technology, research, retail, and marketing.
The city is continuing to grow with the LCC (Leicester County Council) Strategic Growth Plan. This sets out aspirations for delivering growth (housing, economic, infrastructure) in Leicester and Leicestershire until 2050.
Being in a convenient central location means Leicester has excellent connectivity. Sitting on the intersection of two major railway lines, as well as the confluence of the M1/M69 motorways and the A6/A46 trunk routes.
Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, and Peterborough are all a decent commute.
Whatever your reasons for moving to this wonderfully diverse and colourful city one thing is for sure, it has a huge amount going for it and a very bright future ahead which will benefit everyone who chooses to live here.
Leicester Schools & Education
You may be moving to Leicester with children, in which case you will need to find schools when you get there.
Education is of a good standard across the region. Within the city itself, there are 70 primary schools and 30 secondary schools, most of which are state-funded with a few independents.
Many of Leicester’s schools have been awarded the coveted “outstanding” rating by Ofsted with a high number also having been graded as “good”. Well-regarded schools include
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School, Shaftesbury Junior School, Dovelands Primary School, and Folville Junior School.
If you’re moving to Leicester as a student, the city’s De Montford University and the University of Leicester both have fantastic reputations for their teaching and research facilities.
Both provide undergraduate and post-graduate opportunities galore for older students and rightly get much of the credit when it comes to Leicester’s academic institutions.
Things to Do in Leicester
The heart of the city is the shopping core. From the 800-year-old market which is one of the biggest in Europe, to the independent boutiques, arcades and eateries of The Lanes.
As well as the multitude of stores and restaurants in the Highcross shopping complex, Leicester’s top-class retail sprawls out in all directions from the iconic 146-year-old Clock Tower.
Leicester Castle is a must-see for anyone moving to the area. The ruins of the medieval castle are spread around the Newarke Houses Museum and is where Richard III spent his final days.
As well as the castle, there are ten Scheduled Monuments in Leicester and thirteen Grade I listed buildings, so plenty to keep the most passionate history lovers satisfied.
The award-winning National Space Centre makes for a perfect day out. The Centre is home to the UK’s largest planetarium with six interactive galleries, a 3D simulator, and a 42- metre-high Rocket tower.
The centre makes learning about space fun and engaging, no matter how old you are.
Leicester is proud of its League Football team who play their home games at the King Power Stadium.
The stadium has also hosted several important rugby matches such as the 2015 rugby world cup. It’s a great place to enjoy a guided tour and find out about the club.
To discover even more great places to visit across the city check out the following web link
Leicester Property
The property market in Leicester is as diverse as its population.
Mill conversions, renovated factories which are now fashionable apartment blocks, inner-city living, close to great restaurants and attractions, or quiet suburbs not far from convenient amenities, Leicester has lots of variety.
There are plenty of nice areas to choose from with some of the more sought-after neighbourhoods including Newfoundpool, Belgrave, Glenfield, and Hamilton.
The most expensive homes can be found in Newtown and Rothley where property values can reach well over the £2 million pound mark.
For those seeking to move into a new home along with all the modern conveniences included, there is a range of brand-new homes available across several developments including Ashberry Homes and Avant Homes.
Popular Places to Live near Leicester
- Anstey
- Birstall
- Blaby
- Burbage
- Countesthorpe
- Croft
- Desford
- Enderby
- Glen Parva
- Groby
- Hinckley
- Kirby Muxloe
- Kibworth Harcourt
- Loughborough
- Markfield
- Narborough
- Oadby
- Quorn
- Ratby
- Rothley
- Sapcote
- Syston
- Thurmaston
- Ullesthorpe
- Whetstone
- Wigston
- Willoughby Waterleys
- Wymeswold
- Wymondham
- Great Glen
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