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Removals to Petersfield
Are you looking to relocate to Petersfield? 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 Petersfield 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 Petersfield. 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 257 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why move to Petersfield
Just Fifty miles south-west of London, (one-hour commute by train) the ancient town of Petersfield is overlooked by the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park.
A favourite locale among workers wanting a quick commute in and out of the capital with the opportunity to live a home life which is in an area of great beauty at an appealingly slower pace.
This pretty market town was founded in the 12th century by the Duke of Gloucester and at that time it was an important centre for cattle trading.
Cattle herders from all over Wales would drive their animals to town to be sold. This old tradition is still celebrated each year on Petersfield Heath, the Taro Fair is held in October as a reminder of its ancient past.
As with many towns all over the UK, Petersfield provides its inhabitants with a good mix of high street names and unique boutique independent stores.
Many people still attend the twice weekly market held on Wednesday and Saturdays in the characterful town square, which is dominated by a large statue of William III, one of only a handful in Britain.
Offering a range of leisure opportunities, great access by road or rail and highly rated schools’, once families have made the move to Petersfield they tend to stay.
Petersfield Schools & Education
Always one of the most important factors when deciding to relocate to a new town with children is the standard of education. Petersfield has a great track record in this regard.
The local infant, Petersfield Infant School has been classed as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
Herne Junior School and Sheet Primary School were both awarded a “good” rating.
Children feed into Petersfield Secondary School, sometimes known as TPS, which has also been referred to as “Outstanding”, with this school being available for children aged between 11 years old and 16.
Petersfield lacks a state-sector Sixth form. Pupils normally continue their education at Havant College, Alton College or South Downs College.
Private education is catered for by three nearby schools; Churcher’s College in Petersfield, Ditcham Park School is just outside the town, and Bedales School is in the neighbouring village of Steep.
Things to do in Petersfield
There are plenty of local attractions on offer in Petersfield to fill your leisure time.
For getting outdoors and enjoying the fresh air head to Petersfield Heath. Lying to the south of the town, a short walk from Petersfield town centre, the heath has a cricket pitch and golf course on offer and there are plenty of exercise options.
You can hire a boat to venture out on to the lake, feed the ducks or just enjoy a leisurely amble around the lake’s perimeter.
Taro Leisure Centre offers a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy including a full equipped gym, three swimming pools including flumes, spa facilities sauna & steam room. All ages are welcome from baby swim club up to exercise classes for pensioners.
Petersfield Museum is housed in the towns old Police Station/Courthouse. It offers the opportunity to learn all about the town’s history and people who once lived there. It features a regular calendar of events and recently held an open day all about rationing during WW2, including tasting food made from the limited ingredients citizens had at that time.
Festival Hall is a great destination and Petersfield has a strong reputation for music festivals, so you should be able to enjoy live shows and the wonder of live music in the local community.
Spoilt for choice, Petersfield is surrounded by the stunning South Downs, the Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Butser Hill to the south, the Hampshire Downs to the west, and the tree-lined hills of Hill Brow and Durford to the northeast.
With all these fantastic attractions available, you will always be sure of something to do if you move to Petersfield.
Petersfield Property
Homes in the town are on the expensive side with the average cost standing at £494,979.
Styles range from period cottages and houses in the surrounding villages, to three-bedroom Victorian cottages in the town centre and spacious Victorian mansions with large gardens near Petersfield Heath.
Prices begin at £89,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, £270,000 for a semi-detached property and detached houses sell from £475,000.
The most expensive homes are located in Cockshott Lane and Durford Wood where values reach in excess of £1,997,000.
Statistics based on current Zoopla estimates July 2021.
It is important to note that the current stamp duty holiday has led to demand outstripping supply leaving just 38 homes on the market and causing a 10.15% increase in values.
Popular Places to Live near Petersfield
- Steep
- Liss
- Buriton
- East Meon
- Rogate
- South Harding
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.
