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Removals to Northwich
Are you looking to relocate to Northwich? 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 Northwich 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 Northwich. 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 Northwich
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 Northwich?
The town of Northwich is nicely placed in the heart of the Cheshire Plain. It lies in a pretty setting at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane. Northwich is in a relatively prosperous area of rural Cheshire. The region’s natural salt pans have been mined for hundreds of years particularly so in Roman times when salt was a very precious commodity.
The town’s historical link with the salt industry is celebrated in its museum, which is today in the old workhouse. It is not only the local residents who agree that Northwich is a pleasant place to live. According to The Sunday Times, Northwich is actually “one of the best places to live in the UK”.
The town is host to excellent community facilities such as a busy theatre, gymnasiums, swimming baths, a museum, and extensive parks and gardens. Plus, Northwich has access to some beautiful natural areas such as rivers and canals. In fact, there is plenty of greenery to explore nearby. Delamere Forest, Tatton Park, and Oulton Park are all fabulous places renowned for their wildlife and parkland habitats.
Although quite rural, Northwich and its surrounding areas are a perfect base for commuters. Two airports and the city of Liverpool can be reached in thirty minutes by rail.
Whilst you can reach Birmingham, and Manchester in just over an hour, and the UK’s capital city London in just two hours. Perfect for both work and pleasure.
Not standing still, £80 million has been pumped into Northwich as part of an integral regeneration plan. The development of several residential areas, a hotel, and cinema, and highway upgrades just add to Northwich’s already popular appeal.
Northwich Schools & Education
Securing you’re a place at the right school for your children can be a deciding factor in choosing where to live. Northwich possesses excellent schools for pupils of all ages with good Ofsted ratings.
Primaries include Winnington Park Community Primary, Charles Darwin Community Primary School, and St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, each is “good” says Ofsted.
Hartford Church of England High and St Nicholas Catholic High School are both “good”.
Greenbank School for pupils and young adults with learning difficulties has been given a rating of “outstanding”.
Nearby in the village of Hartford is the independent Grange School, providing private education for all ages.
Further education can be found in Warrington. Home to three colleges: Priestley Sixth Form and Community College, Warrington and Vale Royal College all offer a huge choice of courses across a wide range of subjects.
Things to do in Northwich
It is nice to know that when you are ready to enjoy some relaxation time Northwich has lots going on, not just in the town, but also in the wider county.
Shopping offers all sorts of interesting experiences and Northwich has plenty of choices.
In addition to a large number of local independent shops offering everything from clothing to artwork and local crafts, a good range of larger retailers are situated within easy reach.
Historic Chester is just a short drive away, boasting brimming with a huge range of shops in a stunning location.
Whilst the popular Cheshire Oaks Retail Centre in Ellesmere Port is a bargain hunter’s paradise. Host to lots of big-name designer brands at knock-down prices.
Locally there are several leisure centres. Each offers a range of exciting activities accessible to all ages. Northwich Memorial Court is a relatively new gym, leisure, and entertainment centre.
As well as a multipurpose venue for all kinds of entertainment such as live music and comedy it also has 2 pools, a large gym, and a varied exercise class program.
The thrilling Go Ape adventure centre is in the Delamere Forest, half an hour’s drive from Northwich. Climbing, swinging, zip wires, tree houses, it’s got everything you need for an action-packed experience.
With the amazing cities of Liverpool and Manchester well within easy reach for a day out, there is no chance of having nothing to do when you live in Northwich.
Northwich Property
The Northwich area is home to an interesting mix of property, be it rustic country homes, attractive village locations, or new developments and options for first-time buyers.
The property market is fast moving as homes are in great demand and outstrip supply.
Plus, prices are relatively inexpensive with the average cost of sold properties being £261,965.
In terms of property types, in the past 12 months, flats in Northwich sold for an average of £116,265, terraced houses for £168,446, and detached properties £419,867.
There are some very sought-after areas in the town, but Hartford, Sandiway, and Weaverham remain three of the most popular.
The rental market is not as busy as sales, currently, there are just 13 vacant homes ready to lease. Rests range from £525pcm for a 1-bed property up to £2500pcm for a 4-bed home.
Statistics provided by Zoopla
Popular Places to Live near Northwich
- Wincham
- Hartford
- Winsford
- Frodsham
- Knutsford
- Appleton Thorn
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.
