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Are you looking to relocate to Manchester? 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 Manchester 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 secure 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 Manchester. 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, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Manchester?
Manchester is a major city in the UK, with a population of almost 3,000,000. Interested in music and the performing arts, sport and leisure, or tourism and heritage? Greater Manchester has something for everyone.
The Industrial Revolution helped to put the city on the map. It grew exponentially during the 19th Century, mainly due to the cotton trade.
Enormous wealth was created, and in this time, some very significant buildings were erected such as the civic building. In the past decade, much has been done to update Manchester’s infrastructure, reparation of historical buildings and plenty of new housing developments have sprung up.
The city itself is like a laid back, slower-paced, family-friendly version of London but with cheaper homes. The city has a unique character which is a real mix of old and new. It also has an energetic, innovative vibe and is the birthplace of computers, railways, football leagues, Factory Records and Vimto!
Manchester was recently listed in The Economist Intelligence Unit 2019 survey, amongst the world’s most liveable cities. Rating higher than London, New York and Rome.
Due to the high proportion of students attending its four excellent universities, the social scene is rather hectic. The centre is filled with clubs, bars and restaurants, so many that the choice is bewildering.
The New York Times named the city as one of the best places in the world to visit in 2015; and in 2016, the city was designated as the European City of Science. Two great accolades.
Manchester has more than its fair share of museums and galleries – including 2015’s Museum of The Year, the Whitworth Art Gallery. Meanwhile, theatre/cinema/gallery mega-venues HOME and The Lowry are Manchester’s answers to London’s Southbank Centre.
Another of Manchester’s appeals is that within a short distance you can escape the city into some beautiful countryside. Fringed by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north you are surrounded by unspoilt, picture-postcard villages such as Disley, Dobcross, Haigh, Broadbottom and Flixton.
Manchester Schools & Education
Manchester offers parents a wide selection of schools. Highly regarded primaries through to some of the best universities are scattered throughout Manchester.
The vast majority of primary schools across Manchester are considered to be of a good standard with two of the best being; Ashbury Meadow Primary School and Heald Place Primary School. Following their last Ofsted inspections, they were rated as “outstanding” ·
Regarding secondary education, there are over 30 secondaries to choose from depending on where you live in the city. Among the best rated by Ofsted are Levenshulme High School, Burnage Academy for Boys and Mossley Hollins High School all receiving glowing reviews from Ofsted.
One of Manchester’s notable secondary schools is Manchester Grammar School, established in 1515. Located next to what is now the Cathedral, it moved in 1931 to Old Hall Lane in Fallowfield, south Manchester, to accommodate the growing student body.
Home to four well-regarded universities, places are very sought after and competition is fierce. University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, Royal Northern College of Music and the Victoria University of Manchester.
The University of Manchester is the largest full-time non-collegiate university in the United Kingdom; with the combined student population of all four universities is over 76,000.
Working in Manchester
The Manchester city region offers a high-quality workforce of 7.2 million people within an hour’s commute of the city centre. The area is recognised as being a leading European business destination across a multitude of industries and is fast becoming a magnet for attracting global talent.
With so many different industries represented in the employment market, there are a variety of choices on offer for those looking for jobs in Manchester.
Currently, there are thousands of jobs waiting to be filled.
In demand, skills include administration at all levels. Those with experience in project management are in need too and are vital to a host of industries from the technology and engineering sectors to creative design management, working to ensure projects are delivered on time and to cost.
The future of Manchester’s economy is being driven further by Manchester City Council’s core strategy for economic development. It is introducing a swathe of initiatives to support new businesses big and small, to increase economic growth across the whole region of Greater Manchester rather than the current concentration in the city centre.
Connections in Manchester are excellent. It became the first city to acquire a modern light rail tram system when the Manchester Metrolink opened in 1992. The A57(M) and the M602 run conveniently close to the city centre.
Manchester has four train stations, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Oxford Road and Deansgate. Manchester International Airport is the third busiest in the UK and flies to most European and international destinations.
Things to Do in Manchester
Manchester is one of the most exciting places to visit in England. It may be best known for its musical legacy, having gifted the world the likes of the Stone Roses, the Smiths and legendary club the Hacienda. However, there is much more to Manchester than music.
With so many excellent restaurants, galleries, theatres, museums and places of historical interest, it is hard to figure out where to start.
If you are planning a day out, why not visit one of the following attractions:
Manchester Property
Greater Manchester offers a diverse range of homes to cater to various lifestyles and preferences.
The area presents a mix of traditional and modern properties, ensuring options for every taste.
Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses are prevalent, showcasing classic architectural styles with features like bay windows and decorative accents.
Semi-detached and detached houses provide more space and privacy, often accompanied by gardens.
The region also offers a selection of newly built homes, including apartments and townhouses, designed to meet contemporary living standards.
These developments often incorporate modern amenities and communal facilities.
Additionally, converted industrial buildings and lofts add a unique touch to the housing landscape, offering spacious and stylish living spaces.
Whether seeking a period charm or contemporary elegance, Greater Manchester presents an array of housing choices to suit diverse preferences.
Popular Places to Live in Greater Manchester
- Altrincham
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Atherton
- Bolton
- Bramhall
- Bury
- Chadderton
- Cheadle
- Denton
- Droylsden
- Dukinfield
- Eccles
- Failsworth
- Farnworth
- Gatley
- Golborne
- Hale
- Hazel Grove
- Heywood
- Hindley
- Horwich
- Hyde
- Ince-in-Makerfield
- Irlam
- Kearsley
- Lees
- Little Lever
- Littleborough
- Manchester
- Marple
- Middleton
- Milnrow
- Mossley
- Oldham
- Platts Bridge
- Radcliffe
- Ramsbottom
- Rochdale