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Are you looking to relocate to Preston? 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 Preston 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 Preston. 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 secure storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Preston?
Located in the county of Lancashire, Preston obtained city status in 2002, becoming England’s 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign!
It lies on the north bank of the River Ribble and is connected to both the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the Lancaster Canal.
During the Industrial Revolution the town grew quickly. First due to weaving, with the inventor of the spinning frame being born in the town and then went on to become a densely populated engineering centre, with large industrial plants.
Although manufacturing still has an impact in Preston, it has declined in recent years.
The city’s economy now relies much more on larger employers in other sectors like finance, telecommunications and engineering.
Preston has been the subject of bad press in the past, however, today its council has been working incredibly hard to enhance the city’s reputation by pioneering a number of initiatives.
Some of which have already been implemented such as the now much improved and protected post-war bus station.
There has also been a marked increase in the number of new homes being constructed.
There are currently 15 new housing developments across the region. Further to this, open spaces and parks have been cleaned up and the economy is most certainly on the up!
Preston has some of the best transport links in the country. The M6 motorway provides a direct artery to cities and towns north and south.
As well as getting to the large cities of Manchester and Liverpool quickly, by train you can also be in London in two hours 15 minutes and Glasgow in 2 hours 20 minutes.
Preston is certainly paving the way and providing the tools for more jobs and committing to making the city a better place far into the future for those who live here.
Preston Schools & Education
Preston is a great place to study. There are various institutions that are highly regarded by the governing body, Ofsted, which is certainly a very big draw to the city.
There are currently 35 primary schools and eleven secondaries in the Preston area.
Primaries regarded as “outstanding” by Ofsted include Cop Lane C of E Primary School, St Andrew’s C of E Primary School and St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School.
“Outstanding” secondaries within Preston include Archbishop Temple C of E High School and Our Lady’s Catholic High School.
There are four colleges serving the city with Preston College having two main sites Fulwood and a smaller building located next to Moor Park.
The college offers vocational subjects and academic courses at a sixth form college level.
The fast-growing University of Central Lancashire is the closest higher education provider.
It has over 30,000 students and is the19th largest university in the UK in terms of student numbers.
Following a relatively recent £200 million expansion programme UCLAN offers a wide range of courses from Foundation Entry to Master’s degrees.
Things to Do in Preston
The county of Lancashire contains a fantastic choice when it comes to leisure pursuits.
You can be at several beautiful and vibrant seaside resorts within an hour including Lytham St Annes, Fleetwood, Morecambe and Blackpool.
Within the city boundary, residents can enjoy prime time in Preston’s many parks and green spaces; Avenham, Miller, Moor, Ribbleton, Ashton, Haslam, Mill Lane, Winckley are all popular green spaces and provide the perfect opportunity for outside hobbies and interests.
If you enjoy cycling, the scenic, mainly off-road and traffic free ‘the guild wheel’ is a 21-mile circuit around the whole of Preston. Not only is it used by those on two wheels, it’s also a popular place for walking and jogging.
Granted a Guild Merchant charter in 1179, has Preston the status of a market town. Ever since this establishment, Preston has held a weekly market known for top quality cheeses, meat, fruit and vegetables, fish and even flowers.
The market sits alongside the high street, where there is also a diverse selection of popular high street shops and smaller independent boutiques.
For those who love to play sport, West View Better Health leisure Centre and Fulwood Leisure Centre boast plenty of activities to join in with, including the local amateur football team, fitness classes, spa facilities and several children’s clubs.
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is a chance to learn more about the story of Preston through a combination of history and art.
It features lots of family friendly features and hands on entertainment.
For more ideas on what to see and do, check out What’s on in Preston. For families with young children, Days Out With the Kids is never short of great ideas!
Preston Property
Preston offers a variety of housing options to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences.
The area presents a mix of architectural styles and property types.
Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses are common, boasting period features and charm.
Semi-detached and detached houses are also prevalent, providing larger living spaces and private gardens.
In addition to traditional homes, there are newly built developments that offer modern apartments, townhouses, and houses with contemporary designs and amenities.
These developments often include communal areas and facilities.
Converted properties, such as former industrial buildings or mills, add a unique touch to the housing landscape, providing spacious and stylish living spaces.
With its diverse range of properties, Preston offers an array of choices to suit varying needs and tastes.
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