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Removals to Mayfair
Are you looking to relocate to Mayfair? 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 Mayfair 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 Mayfair. 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 Mayfair?
Right in the heart of London, exclusive Mayfair, synonymous with luxury and long been associated with the rich and famous holds an attraction all of its own.
Located in the West End of London towards the eastern edge of Hyde Park, between Oxford Street and Piccadilly, Mayfair has not always held such a posh reputation.
Originally part of the manor of Eia, it remained largely rural until the early 18th century when it became known for its annual May Fair (hence the name). It was a rowdy and an indecent affair which led to the disorderly celebrations being a public scandal.
Nowadays, fancy restaurants, upmarket cocktail bars, expensive designer stores and a whole multitude of historic landmarks have changed Mayfair’s fortunes considerably.
It is unquestionably the most high-class district in the UK, just check on your Monopoly board!
Not everyone can afford to live here but it certainly has plenty of visitors, eager to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a bit of people watching or window shopping.
Most of Mayfair is overseen and owned by the Grosvenor Estate and has been since the 17th Century.
Strict controls ensure planning and building development is carefully inspected so that the area maintains its village like appeal and overall style and appearance.
Property prices are unsurprisingly uber expensive and people from all over the globe will pay the extortionate prices to own even a little piece of Mayfair.
The district is within walking distance to most key Central London areas such as Soho, Covent Garden and Oxford Street, however, there is also a Tube Station based at each end: Green Park and Bond Street.
Plus, the boundaries of Mayfair encompass Buckingham Palace, St James Palace, Green Park and St James Park.
Though travel connections are of the highest order, there is very little requirement for them as almost everything is right on your doorstep.
Mayfair’s 26 Michelin starred restaurants will make sure you are well fed. Being in the very heart of London’s West End, means you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment.
Home to upmarket designer boutiques and flagship stores most notably, Selfridges and Liberties, retail opportunities are everywhere.
Mayfair and St James’s are packed with world-class art galleries, museums and historic buildings so you can tick the culture box too.
If by chance you can actually afford to live here, one thing is for sure, your standard of living is going to be off the scale.
Mayfair Schools & Education
Plenty of very prestigious schools dot the district alongside some very good state schools.
In total there are around 42 state primaries, 12 secondaries, 4 special schools and a large number of private and religiously affiliated schools which serve the surrounding area, so the choice for parents is extensive.
All state schools within one mile of Mayfair’s centre are either “good” or “outstanding”.
Among some of the best primaries are St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School, Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School and St Peter’s Eaton Square CofE Primary School all “outstanding”.
Westminster City School and The St Marylebone C of E School both serve the 11–18-year age group and both are also “outstanding” reports Ofsted.
Westminster School is one of the UK’s top independent co-educational schools and is located just to the south of St James’s Park.
Older students have four local colleges well within walking distance, City of Westminster College, Fashion Retail Academy, Harris Westminster Sixth Form and Westminster Kingsway College.
For higher education, Westminster University is based at the northern end of Regent Street, whilst the London School of Economics is based just off the Strand.
Things to do in Mayfair
It would be impossible to name all the attractions that living in Mayfair offers as the list is pretty much endless.
Some of the most notable or arguably the most popular nearby include:
Open spaces: Green Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Regent’s Park and St. James’s Park.
The City of Westminster contains a number of the most famous sites in London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) and Big Ben.
Local Museums: Royal Academy of Arts. Gallery. Handel & Hendrix museum, The Faraday Museum and The London Pavilion.
Mayfair is also home to more Michelin starred restaurants than any other part of London. Most popular spots include: Le Gavroche, Benares, Hakkasan, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, The Greenhouse, Gymkana and Fera at Claridge’s.
Olde Worlde pubs are around every corner. The Coach & Horses was built in the 1770’s. A beautiful Tudor style building it is not only the oldest pub in Mayfair, but also the last remaining vestige of proper pub-keeping in this prestigious part of London and the good news is the food is easily affordable.
The Punchbowl is another of the area’s oldest establishments. listed as Grade II by English Heritage. A Georgian building retaining many original period features and serving meals for between £14 – £33 it is well worth booking a table.
So even if you are not among the wealthiest of Mayfair’s residents you can still have a good time in the area without spending a fortune.
Mayfair Property
Mayfair’s property portfolio is filled with immaculate homes located along spotlessly clean, picturesque streets and well-kept gardens and squares, Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square are two of the most famous of their kind in the city.
Historically, much of the original area around Mayfair was destroyed during the terrible bombing of WW2.
Lots of businesses at the time re-located out of Mayfair in an effort to escape the worst and plenty of the elegant period homes were abandoned.
Following the end of the war the majority of these beautiful homes were converted into businesses.
Over the years businesses have moved out and homes have reverted back to residential properties which for the most part have been divided into separate apartments, fetching premium prices in the local market.
As you can imagine, Mayfair’s real estate comes with an average price of £2,544,217. Statistics indicate that this is a price increase of more than 200% over the past 20 years.
Detached homes sell for an average of £6,304,964, semis for £4,232,291, terraces £2,637,017 and apartments £2,327,582.
If your budget is a little less extravagant, it is possible to purchase something within a more realistic price. For sale now is a 2-bedroom flat located in the well-known Davies Street for £395,000.
The most expensive home for sale is one of Mayfair’s original town houses. The impressive 6-bedroom house is arranged over 6 floors in the heart of Mayfair. Close to Park Lane, Berkeley Square, Green Park, Oxford Street, shops, amenities, and facilities of Mayfair. At a cost of £62,500,000 it is safe to say, this home is well out of reach for mere mortals.
Stats as per Zoopla June 2021.
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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.
